Cooperative Christian Ministries & Clinic

Cooperative Christian Ministries & Clinic We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Hot Springs, AR. Purpose
CCMC is is guided by the teachings of Jesus and believe everyone is an image bearer of God.

The mission of CCMC is to improve life for our under-served, under-resourced neighbors by addressing physical, mental and spiritual health, practical concerns and needs, and by disrupting poverty. We are the hands and feet of faith that not only relieves human suffering, but does so in a way that preserves the dignity and respect of all we serve. We fulfill our mission by focusing on three areas of human need: Poverty Disruption, Charitable Healthcare Services, and Advocacy Services. Poverty Disruption
Our Bridges Out of Poverty initiative aims to disrupt generational poverty through training workshops with area businesses, organizations, and individuals to raise awareness concerning issues of poverty and provide opportunities to become agents of change. We also coordinate and administer Getting Ahead classes - free 14 week step-by-step classes offered throughout our community by various congregations and organizations - that teach people how to transition from poverty to stability and develop a strategic plan for sustainable success. Since initiating Getting Ahead in 2015, over 580 people have graduated from these classes. Classes are also offered at the Garland County Detention Center, resulting in a dramatic reduction of recidivism by those who complete the classes and are released. The state recidivism rate is 48%, but that of Detention Center Getting Ahead graduates is 22%. Charitable Healthcare Services
CCMC offers charitable medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy clinics to those who are uninsured, under-insured, and are no more than 200% above the federal poverty level. Patients are screened to ensure they meet our criteria. They are cared for by volunteer medical doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals. We also collaborate with area hospitals, clinics, and specialists to refer patients who may need specialized care or procedures that are beyond the capacity of our charitable clinics. Referral patient care is donated by our collaborative partners. Advocacy Services
CCMC Advocacy Services Coordinators meet regularly with people facing destabilizing circumstances who need assistance in accessing vital resources and services. We advocate on behalf of clients with landlords, utility companies, and government agencies. We assist people in need of securing their birth certificates, identification, medicaid, SNAP, and other benefits they qualify for. We work to prevent eviction for those on the verge of becoming homeless and facilitate rapid re-housing for those who have become homeless.

12/18/2025

As part of CCMC’s 12 Days of Christmas Giving: Hope & Healing, we are honored to recognize Mary St John RN, a volunteer whose compassion reflects the heart of our mission.

Mary began volunteering at CCMC because she saw a need that couldn’t be ignored. Neighbors in our community face barriers to healthcare, medication, and support simply due to a lack of resources—and for Mary, stepping in was a calling.

“I volunteer because everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and compassion,” Mary shared. “At CCMC, you don’t just see patients—you see people.”

Whether offering a warm smile, helping patients navigate the clinic, or simply being a steady, reassuring presence, Mary understands that kindness is often as powerful as medicine. By showing up consistently, she helps build trust and reminds patients they are not alone.

Volunteers like Mary make CCMC possible. Because of their dedication, we are able to provide charitable medical care, medication assistance, patient education, and resource support to our neighbors.

Mary’s story reminds us that healing goes beyond medicine—it lives in compassion, dignity, and hope.

Thank you Mary for all you do at CCMC and the community!

www.ccmchs.org

Our mission is to improve life for the under-served and under-resourced—and Mary lives that mission every time she serves.

Nick from Starbucks surprised us this morning with Starbucks coffee and all the fixin's! We have the best community that...
12/18/2025

Nick from Starbucks surprised us this morning with Starbucks coffee and all the fixin's! We have the best community that helps us in so many ways. Thanks Nick and Starbucks!!

12/17/2025

As part of CCMC’s 12 Days of Christmas Giving: Hope & Healing, we are deeply grateful to recognize Dr. Borg, who has faithfully volunteered with CCMC for 19 years.

For nearly two decades, Dr. Borg has given his time, expertise, and heart to ensure our neighbors receive compassionate, high-quality medical care when they have nowhere else to turn. His long-standing commitment reflects what makes CCMC possible: consistency, trust, and a deep belief in caring for people with dignity.

Because of volunteers like Dr. Borg, CCMC is able to provide charitable medical care, medication assistance from our in house pharmacy, patient education, and guidance that helps individuals move toward better health and stability.

If you feel inspired by his dedication, we invite you to join him in supporting CCMC during our 12 Days of Christmas Giving: Hope & Healing. Your donation helps ensure this care continues for the next patient who walks through our doors—and the neighbor who hasn’t found us yet.

Thank you, Dr. Borg, for 19 years of service and compassion.

Donate Here www.ccmchs.org

CCMC provides charitable medical care, medication assistance, education, and resource support for the under-served in our community.

12/17/2025
12/17/2025

Today, as part of CCMC’s 12 Days of Christmas Giving: Hope & Healing, we are honored to spotlight Dr. Stuart Fleschner, Chairman of the Board of Directors at CCMC and a true champion of our mission.

Dr. Fleschner’s support goes far beyond words. He gives his time, leadership, and generosity to help ensure our neighbors have access to charitable medical care, education, and support when they need it most. Earlier this year, he even turned a personal celebration into an opportunity to give back—hosting a birthday fundraiser that was a tremendous success, generating significant community support and expanding awareness of CCMC’s work among new audiences.

His commitment reflects what CCMC is all about: people coming together to care for others with compassion, purpose, and heart.

Thank you, Dr. Fleschner, for believing in Hope & Healing and for leading and standing alongside CCMC in service to our community.

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Not every moment of care is visible.Not every story is shared.But every day, behind these doors, healing happens, throug...
12/15/2025

Not every moment of care is visible.
Not every story is shared.

But every day, behind these doors, healing happens, through medical visits, medication access, patient education, and guidance that helps our neighbors move toward stability and hope.

This is CCMC’s 12 Days of Christmas Giving: Hope & Healing.
Your support helps ensure this care is here for the next patient who walks in, and the neighbor who hasn’t found us yet.

Thank you for believing in care that is steady, compassionate, and present.

CCMC provides charitable medical care, medication assistance, education, and resource support for the under-served in our community.
www.ccmchs.org

Today, for CCMC’s 12 Days of Christmas Giving: Hope & Healing, we are spotlighting Getting Ahead—a life-changing program...
12/14/2025

Today, for CCMC’s 12 Days of Christmas Giving: Hope & Healing, we are spotlighting Getting Ahead—a life-changing program that helps individuals build stability, confidence, and a path forward.

Getting Ahead isn’t just a class. It’s a community. It helps people identify their goals, overcome barriers, and build the relationships they need to succeed, not alone, but together.

Because of donor support, participants like Oscar didn’t just dream about a better future, they built one.

“I was serving at LongHorn as I was starting barber college, and CCMC’s Getting Ahead class helped me continue to maintain my focus on my priorities and to understand the importance of community connections. I can’t do everything alone, and being in a group of people wanting to succeed helped me not feel alone as I broadened my horizons.”

— Oscar Argueta, Getting Ahead graduate and now a barber shop owner.

www.ccmchs.org

CCMC provides charitable medical care, medication assistance, education, and resource support for the under-served in our community.

Day 2 of CCMC’s 12 Days of Christmas Giving: Hope & Healing.A patient walked into our diabetes education class overwhelm...
12/13/2025

Day 2 of CCMC’s 12 Days of Christmas Giving: Hope & Healing.

A patient walked into our diabetes education class overwhelmed and afraid. Their A1C was 9, and they didn’t fully understand how diabetes was affecting their body.

Through simple videos and hands-on learning, everything clicked. For the first time, they understood what foods to choose and why it mattered.

They left smiling, confident, and empowered.

At their follow-up appointment, their A1C had dropped to a healthy level.

Without your donations, we cannot provide patient education like this—and this story could have ended very differently. Your generosity makes moments of understanding, healing, and hope possible.

CCMC provides charitable medical care, medication assistance, education, and resource support for the under-served in our community.

www.ccmchs.org

Today we begin CCMC’s 12 Days of Christmas Giving by highlighting our Pharmacy and our pharmacist, Rhoda McMoran.This ye...
12/12/2025

Today we begin CCMC’s 12 Days of Christmas Giving by highlighting our Pharmacy and our pharmacist, Rhoda McMoran.

This year, our pharmacy has expanded critical services for our patients — including enhanced diabetes care with blood glucose monitors and test strips, COVID and pregnancy testing, and a comprehensive onsite wound-care kit. We also filled 1,000 more prescriptions than in 2024, meeting a growing need in our community.

As Rhoda says:
“I love managing my cozy pharmacy at CCMC the old-fashioned way with paper charts. There is great satisfaction in being part of the mission to help people with their medicine in our community.”

Your donation today directly provides medication and essential supplies for patients who depend on us for their health and stability.
Hope & Healing begin with access to the medicine they need.

CCMC provides charitable medical care, medication assistance, education, and resource support for the under-served in our community.

www.ccmchs.org

Address

133 Arbor Street
Hot Springs, AR
71901

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15013181153

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