Our Passion
We are a faith based non profit organization (mission) 501/c3 for children at risk in impoverished counties in the Appalachian Region. We demonstrate Jesus; teaching through the many facets of this mission: feeding the hungry, clothing the less fortunate. We cares about Appalachian communities and are committed to providing social services such as, Clothing Distribution, Teen Leadership, 5 weeks of Kid's 3 day Camps, Working with others Organizations to provide Food Pantry, Senior Commodities and Home Repair, work programs, and much more, all the while sharing the love of Jesus. We believe that many will come to know God in a greater
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Get Involved
We are passionate about what we do here at CMO. Our non profit organization is always looking for volunteers to help us make our vision a reality of making the world a better place for the mountain children. We'll help you find a way to volunteer at this appalachian mission/camp. We are excited to have you join the team, who are truly making a difference in the lives if the mountain families.
Latest Government Statistics
According to the latest stats from the US Census Bureau Lee County the unemployment rate is 11.1% and the medium household income being about $18,000. When compared to the federal unemployment rate of 5% it is easy to see why so many of our families are living in poverty and can’t even meet the basic needs such as food, clothing, and shelter. The state census shows that 42% of children under the age of 18 live in poverty and 80% of the children live with their Grandparents.
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Your generous gift will help us fund our mission to help those in need. Together, we can make a difference.
OUR PASSION
Home Repair
5 Weeks of Kid's Day Camp
We receive applications and conduct interviews of prospective low-income families for home repair needs. Scheduled Volunteers, churches, or groups, provide the work and materials needed to complete chosen home sites.
5 Weeks of Kid's Day Camp
5 Weeks of Kid's Day Camp
The mountain children have the option to attend 5 weeks of 3-day, Day Camp, where volunteers from churches provide a Vacation Bible School setting in the morning, and Americans Helping Americans provides lunch and swimming in the afternoon.
The Second Hand Rose
The Second Hand Rose
The Second Hand Rose is our onsite thrift shop. Working with churches and organizations from all over America we are able to provide free household items, clothing for those in need, and discounted items for low income families.
Street Ministries
The Second Hand Rose
Is where you can connect with the people here in Lee County, at local events such as The Woolly Worm Festival, Back to School, Longest Day of Play and The 4th of July.
Christmas Celebration
Celebrate The Light (JESUS), is one of the largest Christmas lights celebrations in the area. Starting with award winning Christmas lighting displays. Children received a endless hot coco, hot lunch, gifts, play games and free pictures with Santa. We also distribute gifts to the local jail, senior citizens, and nursing homes.
Food Distribution programs
Our in office pantry provides food to families in need. We also offer monthly commodities from God's Pantry Food Bank for 400 low-income Senior Citizens. Volunteers come one day out of the month to help organize and distribute the large quantities of food. Americans Helping Americans give us 360 turkeys to give out to one person per household to Senior Citizens at our own discretion
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
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Monthly Support
Monthly Support
Amazon donations 5% of your order to CMO if you register at smile.amazon.com Cumberland Mountain Outreach. We will receive your gift quarterly.
Monthly Support
Monthly Support
Monthly Support
General support contributions are used solely for the purpose of furthering the mission of helping families in poverty to become more self-sufficient and give children hope for their future. PayPal or by mail your gift is greatly needed and appreacited.
Tax Deductible
Monthly Support
Tax Deductible
All contributions, fees, and travel expenses incurred while participating in CMO's outreach program are tax deductible under current IRS codes. Contact your tax advisor for more information.
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What to donate
5 Weeks of Kid's Day Camp
What to donate
We off-ton say" If you need it so will someone else." All types of donations are needed to meet the high demand here in the Mountains. Please consider donating time, money, clothing, food, personal items, shoes, furniture, vehicle. All donations are tax deductible.
Sponsorship
5 Weeks of Kid's Day Camp
What to donate
Churches groups adopt a house project and donated all of the building materials or money to purchase the building materials. Sometime their fums run short, and have to stop before the job is finished. You can help by sponsoring a group from your church or a family.
5 Weeks of Kid's Day Camp
5 Weeks of Kid's Day Camp
5 Weeks of Kid's Day Camp
Kids' Day Camp is partially funded by a grant from Americans Helping Americans. www.helpingamericans.org.
The Grant Covers Food and Swimming pool fees, as you know there is so much more to a kid's camp, that's where you can help, with crafts, swim toys,gas for transportation.
Mission Trip
Work Teams
We Go To Serve
We Go To Serve
Work teams come weekly during the summer to work in our rural communities. We find families in need of help or locally initiated grassroots efforts. As a volunteer, you will experience life in another environment by working with local people, eating local foods, and experiencing local hardships and triumphs. Our projects include, but are
Work teams come weekly during the summer to work in our rural communities. We find families in need of help or locally initiated grassroots efforts. As a volunteer, you will experience life in another environment by working with local people, eating local foods, and experiencing local hardships and triumphs. Our projects include, but are not limited to, home repair within the capabilities of your volunteer service team. Most projects do not require specific job skill but only a willingness to serve. Your team will select from a list of families, from the Cumberland Mountain Facebook page.
PROJECT RENEWAL
It's difficult for a child to imagine life's possibilities when they live in a house without heat, electricity or running water. With this important program, skilled and non-skilled volunteers work with selected families to affect basic home improvements and repairs. We highly recommend that all participants wear steel-toed boots and long jeans when working on construction projects.
We Go To Serve
We Go To Serve
We Go To Serve
Cumberland Mountain Outreach chooses projects that are a high priority and will have a beneficial, long-term impact on the less fortunate in the communities we serve. As an important team member:
- You will learn more about yourself while learning about others.
- You will learn to appreciate the gifts you have been given and how to sha
Cumberland Mountain Outreach chooses projects that are a high priority and will have a beneficial, long-term impact on the less fortunate in the communities we serve. As an important team member:
- You will learn more about yourself while learning about others.
- You will learn to appreciate the gifts you have been given and how to share your gifts with others.
- You will learn about the power within you to change the world.
Kid's Camp
We Go To Serve
Kid's Camp
Youth outreach programs include 3 day Day Camp activities/ VBS setting/ swimming in the afternoon. We recommend the same team stay with the children for the three days.
Your team is responsible for Games, Lessens, crafts for a 2 hour period.
Teen leadership program provides area youth with the opportunity to explore lif
Youth outreach programs include 3 day Day Camp activities/ VBS setting/ swimming in the afternoon. We recommend the same team stay with the children for the three days.
Your team is responsible for Games, Lessens, crafts for a 2 hour period.
Teen leadership program provides area youth with the opportunity to explore life's possibilities while putting their talents and skills to work helping your team if needed, and in their community year around.
In the Know
Thinks you need to know.
Frequently Asked Questions
Thinks you need to know.
YOUTH GROUP LEADERSHIP
Adults accompanying any youth group must be 21 years of age or older and have a valid driver's license. It is our recommendation that there be one adult for every five youth.
HEALTH AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE
We require that all participants be covered under a group or individual health/accidental insurance policy. No
YOUTH GROUP LEADERSHIP
Adults accompanying any youth group must be 21 years of age or older and have a valid driver's license. It is our recommendation that there be one adult for every five youth.
HEALTH AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE
We require that all participants be covered under a group or individual health/accidental insurance policy. No one can be registered at camp without a copy of insurance and completed waiver forms CMO. (See Forms)
LODGING ASSIGNMENTS
All efforts are made to accommodate your group's special requests. Final lodging assignments are the responsibility of the group leader. We recommend one adult per cabin.
ATTENDANCE
To ensure a positive outreach experience for everyone, all participants make a commitment to be an active part of the entire week's activities. Please plan to arrive early for your week or weekend outreach program and remain through closing ceremonies.
APPROPRIATE DRESS
In keeping with the mission of our outreach, appropriate attire is required. Our clothing guidelines are: no short shorts, no halter or bathing suit-type tops (tank tops are permitted), and no shirts with inappropriate printed material. We highly recommend that all participants wear steel-toed boots and long jeans when working on construction projects.
VISITORS
To ensure a secure and safe experience for everyone, no visitors are permitted at Cumberland Mountain Outreach facilities or at our work sites without prior permission of the your site leader.
Typical Day
Frequently Asked Questions
Thinks you need to know.
There never is a completely typical day, but here is an example of what a day at CMO looks like when you are working on a mission project. The day is similar whether working on a building or with a day camp or VBS.
6:30 AM Wake up
7:00 Devotion time
7:30 Family-style breakfast; pack sack lunches
8:00 organize for work site
8:30 On the
There never is a completely typical day, but here is an example of what a day at CMO looks like when you are working on a mission project. The day is similar whether working on a building or with a day camp or VBS.
6:30 AM Wake up
7:00 Devotion time
7:30 Family-style breakfast; pack sack lunches
8:00 organize for work site
8:30 On the road
9:00 Arrive at mission work site
4:00 to 5:00 PM Arrive back at CMO campus
5:30 Family-style dinner
6:00 Sharing the day’s experiences
6:30 Camp projects
7:00 Free evening (we recommend local activities such as bowling, clogging, Hiking, camp-fire story telling, Happy top.) we do have tennis courts.
A sample construction day would be a major home repair including, but not limited to construction, roof replacement, 'weatherization,' or other repairs as needed and are within the capability of the volunteer service team.
A sample day of kids' camp would include picking up children, registration, teaching, music, art, playing games, breakfast / lunch, and offering clothing (if needed). We recommend taking the kids swimming at Natural Bridge State Park; going to a pool is a rare event for them and highly treasured!
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What amenities are available on site?
We have a fully functional commercial kitchen so no need to bring your pot, pans, or cookware. Our dining hall will seat 75 people. We have 3 sets of male and female restrooms on site as well as 2 locations for male/female showers. We have 8 cabins on site and each cabin can sleep up to six people. Ou
What amenities are available on site?
We have a fully functional commercial kitchen so no need to bring your pot, pans, or cookware. Our dining hall will seat 75 people. We have 3 sets of male and female restrooms on site as well as 2 locations for male/female showers. We have 8 cabins on site and each cabin can sleep up to six people. Our cabins are equipped with electricity, air-conditioning and mattresses. We have tennis courts, a fire pit, and an industrial gas grill, along with carpet ball, Foosball, air hockey, and a mini Gym.
Is there a drugstore and grocery store nearby?
There is a Rite-Aide pharmacy and an IGA within 1 mile of the camp. Save A Lot is about 3 miles.
What else should we know?
Each person is responsible to bring their own linens and pillows. Your group leader will need to contact Cindy to choose which project you will be working on. Your group will be responsible on choosing a project, providing materials, tools, and transportation.
Are you open to a pre-visit by me or a couple of people from our church? We might like to look at the facilities, kitchen, sleeping arrangements, etc. and might like to visit the project sites you have mentioned to take measurements and get an idea for supplies.
We can arrange a pre-visit but ask that you schedule it in advance so there are no conflicts in scheduling for work campers that are already on premise.
Are there activities for us to do at night?
We can help you with nighttime activities or you can do your own thing. Sunday night we suggest you go out to the work sites to meet the families. Monday night you can do clogging lessons ( we need to make arrangements for you). Tuesday night we hang around here, play tennis, volleyball, carpet ball, or have a bonfire by the fire pit. Wednesday Devotions at Happy Top it has a walking track, baseball, then stop by Dairy Queen for a snack. Thursday we recommend you take half a day to see the Natural Bridge State Park (one of the wonders of this area) and there is a pool to cool off in. Don't miss clog dancing at Hoedown Island on Saturday night! ($3 per person)
If you have more questions, please contact Cindy Evanoff @ Gmail.com cmo@cumberlandmountainoutreach.org
or call 606-464-8134
About Us
Program Fees
Program Fees
Program Fees
Program Fees
There are two package options available:
1. If you wish to provide your own cook, food, and materials for the jobs you want to work on, the cost is $25 per night per person.
2. C.M.O. is able to provide you with a hometown cook, she provides all the food and a cooking. The cost is $80 per person per day.
You will need to
Program Fees
There are two package options available:
1. If you wish to provide your own cook, food, and materials for the jobs you want to work on, the cost is $25 per night per person.
2. C.M.O. is able to provide you with a hometown cook, she provides all the food and a cooking. The cost is $80 per person per day.
You will need to bring tools, and cover all your team's materials , if you choose to help a family in the mountains. Go to Cumberland Mountain on facebook to see your options.
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Group Registration Form
Please complete this form to provide us with contact and payment information for your entire group
Church Name________________________________
Contact Leader Name___________________________________
Address ________________________________
Contact Leader Phone Number__________________________
Contact Leader Email Address ___________________________
Total Number of Campers (One leader required for every 5 minors)_________________________________
Dietary Options (Check one)
Catered in (ad an addition $25 per day)____
Prepare your own (no additional cost)____
Payment Slip
Number of campers with meals catered ___ X $50 (per day) = _____
Number of campers without meals catered__ X $25 (per day) = ____
For information please call Cindy Evanoff at 606-464-8134
Camp Activities Options (Check one)
Providing a 3 Day VBS Day Camp____
Orchestrate a Home Repair(tools and materials required)____
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Waiver Form
Program Fees
Program Fees
ACCIDENT WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY FORM
Date of Activity or Event :________________ ( Check all that apply) Home Repair____ Kid’s Camp____
I HEREBY ASSUME ALL OF THE RISKS OF PARTICIPATING AND/OR VOLUNTEERING IN THIS ACTIVITY OR EVENT, including by way of example and not limitation, any risks that ma
ACCIDENT WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY FORM
Date of Activity or Event :________________ ( Check all that apply) Home Repair____ Kid’s Camp____
I HEREBY ASSUME ALL OF THE RISKS OF PARTICIPATING AND/OR VOLUNTEERING IN THIS ACTIVITY OR EVENT, including by way of example and not limitation, any risks that may arise from negligence or carelessness on the part of the person or entities being released, from dangerous or defective equipment or property owned, maintained, or controlled by them, or because of their possible liability without fault.
I certify that I am physically fit, have sufficiently prepared or trained for participation in the activity or event, and have not been advised to not participate by a qualified medical professional. I certify that there are no health-related reasons or problems which preclude my participation in this activity or event.
I acknowledge that this Accident Waiver and Release of Liability Form will be used by the event holders, sponsors, and organizers of the activity or event in which I may participate, and that it will govern my actions and responsibilities at said activity or event.
In consideration of my application and permitting me to participate in this event, I hereby take action for myself, my executors, administrators, heirs, next of kin, successors, and assigns as follows:
(A) I WAIVE, RELEASE, AND DISCHARGE from any and all liability, including but not limited to, liability arising from the negligence or fault of the entities or persons released, for my death, disability, personal injury, property damage, property theft, or actions of any kind which may hereafter occur to me including my traveling to and from this event. THE FOLLOWING ENTITIES OR PERSONS: Cumberland Mountain Outreach and/or their directors, officers, employees, volunteers, representative, and agents, the activity or event holders, activity or event sponsors, activity or event volunteers;
(B) I INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS, AND PROMISE NOT TO SUE The entities or persons mentioned in this paragraph from any and all liabilities or claims made as a result of participation in this activity or event volunteers, whether caused by the negligence of release or otherwise.
I acknowledge that the Cumberland Mountain Outreach and their directors, officers, volunteers, representatives, and agents are NOT responsible for the errors, omissions, acts, or failures to act of any party or entity conducting a specific event or activity on behalf of the Cumberland Mountain Outreach.
I acknowledge that this activity or event may involve a test of a person’s physical and mental limits and may carry with it the potential for death, serious injury, and property loss. The risks may include, but are not limited to, those caused by terrain, facilities, temperature, weather, condition of participants, equipment, vehicular traffic, actions of other people including, but not limited to participants, volunteers, spectators, coaches, event officials, and event monitors, and/or producers of the event, and lack of hydration. risks are not only inherent to participants, but are also present for volunteers.
I hereby consent to receive medical treatment which may be deemed advisable in the event of injury, accident, and/or illness during this activity or event.
I understand that at this event or related activities, I may be photographed. I agree to allow my photo, video, or film likeness to be used for any legitimate purpose by the event holders, producers, sponsors, organizers, and assigns.
The accident waiver and release of liability shall be construed broadly to provide a release and waiver to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law.
I understand that all claims will fall under my personal insurance and that of my attending church for any activity while in attendance.
I CERTIFY THAT I HAVE READ THIS DOCUMENT, AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENT. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND A CONTRACT AND I SIGN IT OF MY OWN FREE WILL.
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Print Participant’s Name Age Signature (if under 18 years old, Parent or guardian)
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Check List
Program Fees
Check List
We look foreword to severing with you,here is a little check list for you
___Call Cindy Evanoff to schedule your groups dates 606-464-8134/606-599-7629
___ go to Facebook Cumberland Mountain to select your families then message or call Cindy with you choices. Starting 3/13/19 new families will start to be posted.
___Signed Liability Waiver
We look foreword to severing with you,here is a little check list for you
___Call Cindy Evanoff to schedule your groups dates 606-464-8134/606-599-7629
___ go to Facebook Cumberland Mountain to select your families then message or call Cindy with you choices. Starting 3/13/19 new families will start to be posted.
___Signed Liability Waiver for each camper ___Copy of Church Activity Insurance ___Registration Form for Group ____Payment and all paper work due upon arrival or fax, mail in advance.
Cumberland Mountain Outreach 102 East Third St. Beattyville, KY 41311
Phone/Fax 606-464-8134 E-mail: Cmoky@att.net or CMO@cumberlandmountaionoutreach.org
Additional Information
Working with USDA, Gods Food Bank, the Lee County Fiscal Court, AHA, the CDC... We provide food boxes to 300 low-income Senior Citizens once a month, always the first Tuesday of the month. The children help me deliver 30 food boxes to the shut-ins. After a long day we then we go to the Mexican Restaurant for taco Tuesday. We also distributed 1,050 AHA food boxes in 2023 to families in need.
Thanks to Americans Helping Americans (AHA) and Jack’s IGA, we have been, and will be able to give away 360 Thanksgiving turkey vouchers to those we serve. We will be helping Mothers through the Head Start this year as well. We have received so much gratitude and stories of what Thanksgiving was like with this gift. It is hard to imagine Thanksgiving dinner without a turkey.
Robyn, Candace and their team from Community Gospel Church in Bremen, IN. and His Hands and Feet spent 2 weeks providing children’s Vacation Bible School programs.
“We came to KY this year with a vision of just doing a VBS program, and it ended up being so much more! The kids that come to camp were so sweet and caring. Seeing the kid’s face light up every day was the highlight of our day! We enjoyed sharing the Gospel and playing lots of games with them! We even had a child who wanted to be baptized after our VBS was done, so we got to do that as well!! What a blessing that was to be a witness of his proclamation! Our experience has always been great at Cumberland Mountain, and we are so excited to come back next year. “ - Robyn Kemmerling
The Clear Branch Church from Birmingham AL represented by Carol and Scott Gargus, brought Christmas in July with great teaching using the Discover Club curriculum and Christmas: the rest of the Story by Rick Renner. This is a photo of A.A. eating a doughnut snowman and hot coco, while Scott the angel and Sandy the monkey tells a part of the Christmas story. We also took the Children to the Creation Museum on a Charter bus.
“2 years ago, I had my first mission trip ever in Kentucky, and this year I got to go back again and work with the wonderful Cumberland Mountain Outreach! There were lots of tears, laughs, and good FOOD! and I made a lot of strong friendships. There were 5 projects our team of 30 split up and knocked out of the park. This year I was a team lead for a very special project very close to my heart. Me and my team of young ladies helped organize and clean up around the outreach’s facilities. Cindy is a wonderful woman, with a big heart, and this year it was my mission to give back just a little of the love and care she gives to others. I’m happy to say I learned a lot about myself and grew in my relationship with God. I can’t wait to go back!” - Marissa Talley
We had a team from the Westbrook /Manteno, Il. they worked at 4 different homes helping to build, paint, and clean.
“I was blessed this summer to have some very special people come and work in my home. They replaced the underpinning on my home because the other was torn down from a windstorm we had gotten. The underpinning will help to keep my pipes from freezing this winter and it will also keep my home warm. This group touched my family so much. When they left they took a big part of me and my daughter with them. God really blessed me with a beautiful church group. I thank God for sending them to me and my daughter they are a true blessing.” – Betty Snowden
They have been working with us for 17 years to make an unforgettable day for the children, with free dinner, endless hot chocolate, candy, games, toys, and a photo with Santa.
Pine Crest Camp is getting a facelift, and looks wonderful, with the Daniel Boone National Forest as your back yard (need I say more).
We well be having classes starting in September, Bible study, Quilting, fitness yoga, art, clogging, and music.
God has put together a great volunteer team. Here at CMO, Pam Fox manages The Secondhand Rose Thrift Store.
David Evanoff keeps the camp looking great, stocks the food boxes, picks up and delivery, helps in the office, and is the fixit man.
Mandy Williamson is coming on as my part-time assistant, and she goes to college. You may remember her, for she has been around for years, she was one of the Teens in Leadership Program, KY Colonel Award and has continually volunteered
I Thank God, for giving me the best life ever! Some people put me down for trying to help humankind. I turn to them and say a verse of a kid’s song “I don’t want to be a GOAT” Matthew 25:31-46 I’m Cynthia Evanoff, the CEO, president, and programs director Are you able to pray or come and be a blessing call 606-599-7629 and talk to me.
If God has put us on your heart, we need you to respond to Him, and so do you.
Cumberland Mountain Outreach Ministries, Inc.
102 East Third Street Beattyville, KY 41311 606-464-8134 cmoky@att.net or Cindyevanoff@gmail.com
is a faith based nonprofit organization (mission) 501/c3 for children at risk in impoverished counties in the Appalachian Region.