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Do you or someone you know have an unbelivable talent that needs to be shared? Join our stage and put on a performance that could earn a BIG CASH Prize! Our event will host amazing talent that has ties to our beautiful Randolph County. Those who make it to the final round will showcase their talents for a panel of judges and our ticketed guests, so they can decide who will take home First Prize, Second Prize and the People's Choice Award. To be considered for participation, please complete the Intent to Audition Form here and return to CUOC for the opptunity to submit an offical application.

Come be part of our entertaining event, where we will see that Randolph's Got Talent! 

Join in with Hopewell Friends as they partner with CUOC for a BBQ Plate Fundraising Event THIS Saturday at 2244 Hopewell Friends Road, Asheboro from 3 to 7. 
Remember the Fast Eddie's Fine Swine Boston Butts at Christmas? The same team will be using their culinary expertise to slow smoke this BBQ to perfection. Served with classic sides and homemade desserts, these plates are sure to satisfy adults for $10/plate and kids for $5/plate. Includes BBQ, hushpippies, baked beans, slaw, and dessert. Drive Thru, then sit inside if you would like.
Thank you to Hopewell Friends for helping us! Learn more about our mission to love like Christ at mycuoc.org

Brunswick Stew will be available for pick up on February 8th

at Asheboro Friends Meeting 230 E.Kivett St. in Asheboro NC

Follow the signs to pick up area between 12 noon – 5:30 pm

*Inclement weather plan will move pick up to February 15th*

Prices $12 per quart with savings on every 3rd quart

Example:

1 Quart for $12

3 Quarts for $30

4 Quarts for $42

5 Quarts for $54

6 Quarts for $60

We recommend pre ordering quarts, as we always sell out of this yummy and easy to heat dish! You can follow the steps below to order online, or call us at (336) 625-1500 ext.222. 

Click the Give Back Tab

Click the green Sponsor Button on the right side of the screen

Under "Amount" enter total dollar amount for your purchase ($12 per quart or 3 quarts for $30) under Amount.

Under "Purchase" select Pre-Order Brunswick Stew.

Click Pay Button.

Follow instructions for debit or credit card purchase, and be sure to enter number of quarts in the comment section before Checkout.

Print or ScreenShot your Receipt for Pickup.

Quarts are $12 each or 3 Quarts for $30. These come in containers ready to freeze, so stock up! This has to be the most delicious way to help those in need right here in Randolph County. Thank you for your support!

Fast Eddie's Fine Swine, Pitt Cooked Boston Butts

People's Choice and Grandmaster Pit Champion is partnering with Christians United Outreach Center for an event you do not want to miss out on!

Pit Cooked Boston Butt, whole $45 each, includes sauce.

You can pre order at 336 625-1500 ext. 222

or click here to go to the "Give Back" page, click "Sponsor", click "Purchase", and then click Other.

Type in what you want to order in the comments section adn enter the price you are paying.

Print or save your reciept on your phone to show that it paid for at the time of pickup.

All orders not prepaid will need to be picked up by 4:30 or may be sold to people on a wait list.

Touch Free Drive-Thru Pickup 

Pre Order and Pickup Saturday, December 16

From 3 pm to 5 pm

930 S. Fayetteville Street Asheboro

 Seeking Donors and Requests

The purpose of the Neighbors Helping Neighbors have a “Brighter Christmas” is to make the community
aware of special needs that are usually not addressed by existing service agencies. Thanks to the
generosity and kindness of Randolph County citizens, many people have received assistance over the years
through this program. During this holiday season we are looking to serve folks of our community just as
Brighter Christmas Fund has for many years. We are now taking applications for this year’s Neighbors
Helping Neighbors season!
Neighbors Helping Neighbors have a “Brighter Christmas” is directed by a committee of service
professionals. These volunteers represent many organizations including, The Randolph HUB, Randolph
County Senior Adults Association, Randolph County Habitat for Humanity, Randolph County Veterans
Council, Christians United Outreach Center and At-Large Community Members.
Donors - You can meet these needs by donating:
1) By credit card, call or come to CUOC OR use the website www.mycuoc.org click on “give back”,
“sponsor, then select under sponsor “Neighbors Helping Neighbors Project”. Please put the case
number you are donating to in the notes section.
2) Specific goods or providing the services requested. Please call CUOC at 336-625-1500 ext. 222. 
You may leave your name and a working number along with the # of the request you would like to
provide assistance for.
3) Mail a check to CUOC / Neighbors Helping Neighbors, PO Box 784 Asheboro, NC 27204. Specify
a specific request # or state “where needed” on the memo line of their check.

To apply: The average NHN request is $250 - $500. Please do not submit NHN requests for rent, utilities,
Christmas gifts, or things where programs are already in place to meet those needs.
1) Go to www.mycuoc.org click on the Neighbors Helping Neighbors link, print the application and
complete or send a letter stating the information the application requests.
2) If you want an application mailed, call 336-625-1500 x 222 and leave your name and address.
We will mail the application to you.

When a letter is received, the committee will review each request and determine which member is most
appropriate to be assigned as the lead person. The committee will meet each week to review the progress of
each request and its findings. The identity of the applicants, unless consent is given, will remain confidential.
The Randolph HUB will publish stories based on applicant letters to show potential donors what special
needs exist in the community and how the needs should best be met. Applicants will be informed in writing of
the committee’s recommendations as soon as possible. If requests are found to be unsuitable, efforts will be
made to refer the information to the appropriate human services agency.

#446 An Asheboro man needs an electric lift chair
#443 An Asheboro woman needs car repair - catalytic converter and radiator
#441 A Franklinville woman needs repairs for weak floorboards of deck and stairs on a mobile home
#404 A Climax woman needs work on her deck #445 An Asheboro woman needs a handicap ramp

Join us for an evening of fine dining and entertainment at AVS Banquet Center on Friday, June 23, 2023!

We are excited as we get our talent contestants prepared for the final round. Tickets to the final round are available now! Tickets are $60 per seat, or get a table that seats 8. It will be an evening of fine dining and entertainment for all. AVS Banquet Center will host the event at 2045 N. Fayetteville Street in Asheboro. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. We expect to have a wide variety of talent for our final round Join us and vote for who you think should receive the People's Choice Award. Witness the showdown between contestants as the judges scores determine the top three winners who will win the combined total of $1000 in cash prizes.
The entertainment will be exciting, and the meal will be delicious. Served in a buffet style, enjoy a meal that will bring you back next year. This event is a fun way to enjoy yourself while raising funds for our non-profit organization, Christians United Outreach Center. We service Randolph County through our Client Services that helps people right here in our area that are facing crisis. We have programs that help distribute food, help with basic needs like power and housing, as well as a program that partners with those who can contribute skills and services through Neighbors Helping Neighbors. Client Services is supported in part by proceeds from our Super Thrift Store, as well as our events through the year and generous donations from organizations and individuals.
Monetary donations are very helpful in our operations, but we also accept donations of items for our thrift store and donations of time from our volunteers. We utilize volunteers in our Thrift Store, for food distribution, client intake, at events and those who serve on our Board of Directors. The generosity of those in our community encourages our efforts to never cease. We are blessed to be able to partner with our community to meet people at their point of need, and follow the example of Christ.

Click Here for Tickets

Click Here to learn how you can Give Back to our community through CUOC.

Rules and Application Forms for participation in Christians United Outreach Center's Variety Show Fundraiser are in the link below. Your talent does not have to be vocal or musical. We have 4 catagories to select from. Please read all the provided material before submitting the entry fee and forms required for participation. 

Randolph's Got Talent 2023 Complete Rules and Application Forms Click Here

To pay the application fee, purchase tickets to the final round event, or to sponsor a table at the final round event, click HERE.

6th Randolph’s Got Talent Show
A Night for Wonderful Entertainment and Fine Dining
June 23, 2023

AVS Catering and Banquet Center, Asheboro, NC

Performance Categories are:
 Vocal
 Instrumental
 Dance
 Variety (including all acts not falling within the above categories)
Entry Information:
1) You may enter one time per category; however you can only be selected in one
category for the event.
2) RGT committee reserves the right to add, delete or change categories
3) There is a $25 application fee which covers the applicant or group regardless of
the size or number of categories entered as long as the individual performers
don’t change from category to category
4) You may submit your initial audition by a link to a video, a flash drive, or other
medium until May 31 th, 2023 . Once we accept your entry you will be given the live
audition date information. You will be notified if we can’t access the file.
5) Those who choose to submit their audition in advance will be notified as to
whether or not they were selected to participate in the live audition. Do not come
if you are not contacted and told you need to participate.
6) You do not have to submit an audition video in advance that is totally up to you.
You will be contacted with the audition date, location and time you need to be
there
7) Your audition will not be reviewed if we have not received the completed
application and the entry fee

RULES OF PARTICIPATION - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

All participants will be held accountable to the following rules for the Randolph’s Got
Talent Show contest during auditions and finals.
-You must provide information stating what your connection to Randolph County is
- Any member of an act under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a guardian over
the age of 21 to the audition and the event
- Music with lyrics must by suitable for family audiences. You may not change the
original lyrics for your act. Lyrics must be attached to the entry form. SONGS
WITH INAPPROPRIATE LYRICS ARE NOT ALLOWED!!!
- No inappropriate language or jokes. Clothing must be suitable for a family audience.
Come to the audition as though it was the final performance, Stage
appearance is part of your score.
- Lip-syncing is not permitted for vocal numbers.
- Acts are responsible for providing their own accompaniment.
- If you are preforming a vocal number, pre-recorded music accompaniment must be
provided at the time of the audition if your back up music is not live. Music must be on
a flash drive or CD. If you want to use an IPOD or MP3 player the accompaniment must
be on a separate play list and labeled “Talent Show”. Anyone bringing a phone for music
accompaniment will be automatically disqualified.
- Please make sure there is no vocal track on your pre-recorded music.
- Acts requiring key board accompaniment are responsible for providing their own
accompanist and key board. There is a piano at AVS for the finals HOWEVER we must
know in advance if you wish to use it.
- Acts are limited to a maximum of 5 minutes for set-up and sound check and 4 minutes
in performance length. Points are deducted if the act goes longer than four minutes
- Talent show scoring will be based on preparedness, presentation (e.g.
clothing/costume, confidence and interview) and performance level. It is important
that your audition reflects your intended stage performance if you make it to the finals.
We encourage amateurs to audition however if you have a paid agent or a
recording contract, sorry, but you are not eligible - Judges Decisions Are Final

CHECKLIST FOR ENTERING TALENT SHOW
1. Only one entry form should be turned in per individual or group. ALL
INFORMATION IS REQUIRED UNLESS NOT-APPLICABLE TO THE ACT. Put N/A if
that is the case

2. Complete the entire entry form for the act and include applicable parental consent
forms for each member under 18 years of age and permission forms for all participants
of the act
3. Attach an envelope with the entry fee to the entry form with your name on it. We
suggest you submit your application early, space is limited. The application fee is
non-refundable.
4. Be sure to mark your name on the envelope.
5. Mail all completed entry forms, lyrics if applicable and fees to CUOC/RGT to PO Box
784, Asheboro, NC 27204 postmarked no later than May 29, 2023 OR drop off in
person @ 930 S. Fayetteville St. in Asheboro no later than 5pm May 31, 2023 at Thrift
Store Entrance NO EXCEPTIONS
6. For the live audition bring your accompaniment labeled with your name, the name of
the song and where on the CD it is if applicable

Prizes - There will be four awards:
1. Grand Prize: $600
2. People’s Choice: People’s Choice Trophy
3. Second Place  $300
4. Third Place  $150

Questions? Contact Debbie Cole
debbiecuoc@triad.rr.com
with the Subject:  Randolph’s Got Talent Show

It's That Time Again!

Christians United Outreach Center is happy to offer our famous Brunswick Stew two ways this year: 

A sit down meal or quart pickup on January 20, at 2244 Hopewell Friends Meeting in Asheboro from 11:30am to 1:30pm

AND

Drive Thru quart Pickup on January 21 at CUOC located at 930 S. Fayetteville Street in Asheboro from 1pm to 5pm. We reccomend pre ordering quarts, as we always sell out of this yummy and easy to heat dish! You can follow the steps below to order online, or call us at (336) 625-1500 ext.105. 

Click the Give Back Tab

Click the green Donate Now Button

Click Other and enter the Total Amount for your purchase ($12 per quart or 3 quarts for $30)

Click blue Donate Button to Enter Order

Print or ScreenShot your Receipt for Pickup

The sit down meal includes brunswick stew, crackers, tea and a dessert for $8.

Quarts are $12 each or 3 Quarts for $30. These come in containers ready to freeze, so stock up! This has to be the most delicious way to help those in need right here in Randolph County. Thank you for your support!

It's Brunswick Stew Time Again!

CUOC will have a Drive-Thru Pick Up for Brunswick Stew Quarts on January 27, 2022, from 11 am until 6 pm on the Salisbury Street side of the Sunset Church of God located at 900 Sunset Avenue in Asheboro.

Please order by calling (336) 625-1500 extension 222

OR

Click the Give Back Tab at the top of this page,

Click Sponsor on the Give Back Page,

Select Purchase and choose Brunswick Stew Pre-Order from the Drop Down Box.

We run out every year, because it is SO GOOD!

Prices for 2022 event are:

$12 per Quart

$30 for 3 Quarts

(Due to the increase of supplies, this is the first price increase in 20 years. Thanks so much for your continued support!)

Fast Eddie's Fine Swine, Pitt Cooked Boston Butt

Come by and check out our Fall and Winter selections. From Clothes, shoes, outerwear, to home decor and so much more, you are sure to find a treasure of your own. Inventory changes frequently, so stop in and and see what bargains are waiting for you!

Reach out to us if you are in need of food. We have a drive thru pantry at 930 S. Fayetteville Street, Asheboro in Randolph County. Check our calandar or contact us to learn more about remote food distribution sites and schedules.

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The Kiwanis Club of Asheboro has had to cancel the 2020 Pancake Day due to COVID-19, but are holding a virtual event YOU can participate in! Join us during the week of October 18 through 24 in voting for your favorite participating non-profit organization in our community. All week long, you can post your photos on Facebook and Instagram of your celebration of Pancake Day. In order for your photo to count as a vote, you MUST use the hashtag #morethanflippinpancakes AND #kiwanisasheboro, as well as the hashtag for the participating non-profit you want your vote to count towards, CUOC hashtag is #cuocrandolph. It is important to include all 3 hashtags so that your vote will be counted!

The participating non-profits help children and are organizations that Kiwanis of Asheboro has given proceeds of past Pancake Day Events. On October 25, Kiwanis will tally up the posts to see which organization recieved the most post under their hashtags. The organization with the most posts will recieve $2,500, second will revieve $1,500, and third will recieve $1,000. The remaining participating non-profits will each recieve $300.

Should you want to donate to Kawanis for them to keep improving the world one child at a time and one community at a time, please contact jameslynnjones@gmail.com . If you are interested on learning how you can donate directly to Christians United Outreach Center, click here. Learn more about other ways you can contribute to the mission of CUOC, click here.

Cristians United Outreach Thrift Store has completed the move from our downtown location to our newly renovated location at our Client Services and Food Pantry found at 930 S. Fayetteville Street, in Asheboro NC. We are excited to serve the public with great prices on items donated to our organization. The profits from our Thrift Store benifit programs that help families right here in Randolph county. In addition to clothes, shoes, linens, furniture, collectibles, and other unique treasures, we also serve up cups and cones of delicious and fresh Hershey’s Icecream in 16 fabulous flavors. At this time, our Thrift Store is open Fridays and Saturdays from 10 am to 5 pm, and beginning on Thursday, November 5, 2020, we will be adding Thrusdays from 10 am to 5 pm, as well. Our staff and volunteers have been trained and follow current CDC reccomendations in regards to safety standards concerning COVID, so grab your mask and come on down to check our new items that are put out daily, and also enjoy a scoop or two of our fantastic Hershey’s Icecream. We look forward to serving you!

IMPORTANT CHANGES FOR CUOC THRIFT STORE:

The CUOC Super Thrift will close Tuesday March 17^th .  Thrift Stores are not "essential" right now and we desire to protect our staff and volunteers.  We look forward to seeing shoppers when the store re-opens, hopefully in May and the threat of spreading the virus is over.  Thank you to our  regular shoppers and please be watching FB, and the Courier Tribune for re-opening dates and times!

IMPORTANT CHANGES FOR PANTRY PICKUP PROCEDURES:

Beginning Wednesday March 18^th,  Christians United Outreach Center will begin a drive thru pantry at 930 South Fayetteville St. Monday and Tuesday from 10am to 3pm, Thursday 12pm to 6pm, and Friday 10am to 2pm. The parking lot will be roped off so that you know where to line up.  Please remain in your car until it is your turn to load your food.  If you have a fever or cough, send someone in your place with a letter of permission to pick up on your behalf signed by you.  It is important to other families and to you that we keep our staff and volunteers safe.  Thank you!

Join us Thursday, January 30 from 11 am to 2 pm at Sunset Avenue Church of God Family Life Center, located at 900 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro. We will be having our annual "All You Can Eat" Brunswick Stew served with crackers/cornbread, tea/water, and a dessert for $8. Quarts are available, theses freeze well! Buy in Bulk and Save. Pre Orders may be arranged by calling (336) 625-1500 before noon on Wednesday, January 29. Any orders not picked up by the 31st wil be frozen to preserve quality. Delivery available for quart and to-go plate orders over $100.

Plates To-Go and Quarts will be available until 5:30 pm.

Quarts To-Go Price List:

1- $10

2-$20

3-$25

4-$35

5-$45

6-$50

(Savings of $5 for each 3 purchased!)

Celebrate 25 Years of Serving Randolph County with us!

CUOC serves all of Randolph County with services for family in financial crisis. Services include: a food pantry including remote food distributions to nine locations away from our building to families and individuals who may not be able to come into Asheboro to get the food they need.  Typically, each household receives enough food to last one week; medical assistance by loaning various types of medical equipment for as long as someone may need it, assisting with emergency needs for life sustaining medications, and assistance with research and completing paperwork required to apply for on-going RX needs through indigent pharmacy programs. We operating a Neighbors Helping Neighbors program that helps elderly, poverty and disabled families receive help with minor car and home repairs so they can remain independent as well as other basic needs not covered by other local programs. CUOC helps with utility, rent, and mortgage payments when people are in crisis due to circumstances outside their control. Through our voucher programs we help with clothing for children and adults when they can’t afford to purchase them, and, household and furniture items when a family is able to go from homelessness to rental property, has had to flee domestic violence, or has to move for reasons outside their control and other crisis situations. We offer financial literacy training open to our clients and the general public. In addition to the "normal" areas of assistance, it would not be out of the ordinary for us to purchase work boots so someone can start a new job, pay for a final exam when a student has a promise of a job once they take the final exam, or to provide a gas voucher so someone can get to work until they receive their first paycheck.  CUOC does provide assistance to the homeless providing emergency shelter and transitional housing for single parent homeless families through Project Independence and an occasional "bus ticket home" or shelter referral for single adults.

 In our 25 years of service 32,467 Randolph County families have received help at least once while in financial crisis.  Some of our families in poverty will and do get help on a monthly basis if they don’t have the income to provide food for themselves or their families.  We touch lives over 25,000 times each year which means someone has food for a week, someone has utilities for a month, someone receives financial literacy training for a lifetime, someone receives homeless assistance for a "season" of their lives and when all is said and done, in a year at least 25,000 times, someone has had help they need! We use between 22,000 – 25,000 volunteer hours each year to support our programs.

To celebrate all CUOC has accomplished in the past 25 years, and to say thank you to our donors, voluteers, shoppers, and employees, we will host a party in downtown Asheboro in Bicennial Park on Saturday, September 7th from 2pm to 6pm. Donors and voluteers are welcome to RSVP to patticuoc@triad.rr.com before Aug. 30, 2019 at noon to secure a ticket for Lexington BBQ meal. Games, entertainment, and fun for all ages. Bring your own chair.

Our new website is finally up. We’ve worked hard to get a beautiful new site ready and we’re proud to show it off. Thanks for reading our blog. We have lots of great blog posts in the works. Please check back or contact us now to find out how we can help you.