About
Who We Are
The Community Outreach Connection (COC) is a faith-based, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2005 by the late Homer D. Reagan. Our mission is to uplift underserved and disenfranchised families by providing essential resources and support.
Each year, we serve over 6,000 families with food, clothing, and access to vital health and human services. In partnership with the North Texas Food Bank and the Texas Department of Agriculture, we are committed to eliminating hunger in our community.
Through our PEACE Scholarship Program, we have awarded over $6,000 in scholarships to graduating high school seniors, empowering the next generation with opportunities for higher education.
What We Do
EDUCATION - HEALTH - HUMAN SERVICES
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PEACE (Providing Educational Assistance through Community Enrichment) – Offers career guidance and need-based scholarships to graduating high school students, helping them achieve their educational goals.
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Family Restoration and Recovery – Provides professional, confidential outpatient counseling or referrals by appointment, offering restorative support to individuals impacted by substance abuse, alcoholism, or prior incarceration.
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Our Daily Bread Food Pantry & Clothes Closet – Distributes food and clothing weekly to underserved families in the community. As a partner of the North Texas Food Bank, we work to combat hunger while also connecting clients with other essential health and human services as needed.
Leadership
Board Members
Stacey McIntee
Board Chairman
Professional Affiliation:
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Facility Manager, East Gate Missionary Baptist Church
Master of Science/Organizational Communication
Dedicated professional with 10+ years of experience in secondary and higher education
Pat Anderson
Scholarship Committee Chairman
Professional Affiliation:
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Retired School Administrator/Educator
Bachelor of Science in Special Education
Master of Educational in Educational Administration
Vice Chairman
Vacant
Courtney Solomon, MD
Board Secretary, Scholarship Committee Member
Professional Affiliation:
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Affiliate Clinical Assistant Professor, Texas A&M School of Medicine
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Cook Children’s Medical Center
Doctor of Medicine
Malcolm J. Hornsby
Communications Coordinator
Professional Affiliation:
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Assistant Director, Communications – Dallas College
Award-winning Broadcast Journalist
Bachelor of Science in Radio and Television
Patricia Tatum
Website Coordinator
Professional Affiliation:
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Retired Principal
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Educational Leadership Consultant
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Educational Field Consultant
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Master's Degree in Educational Leadership
John Welch
Board Member
Professional Affiliation:
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Senior Sales Manager, PepsiCo
Bachelor Arts, Political Science & Sociology
Master of Business Administration – Finance
Cathy McKellar
Manager, Our Daily Bread Food Pantry & Clothes Closet
Professional Affiliation:
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Customer Account Specialist - ATT)