We assist individuals and families to survive and to exit homelessness & poverty, one house at a time.
CCO Board of Directors
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Daniel Morgenstern, President
Daniel Morgenstern has led a rich and productive creative life in every field he has engaged. Dan has two degrees in Music and as a skilled professional musician was a featured soloist in the Aspen Music Festival and served as Principal Flutist of the Jerusalem Symphony. Dan has also had decades of Arts Management leadership experience bringing the knowledge of highly complex organizations and the integration of diverse passionately held points of view into harmony. As the 25 year CEO of the multi-national Electroline Manufacturing Company based in Cleveland, Ohio, he has deep experience in every phase of business management and operations from product development and design, manufacturing technologies, sales, marketing and distribution and a history of successful customer and labor relations. He retired early to Durango in 2000 where he has been active in community affairs including co-founding the Affordable Housing Task Force leading to the the creation of the Regional Housing Alliance. He has served on numerous Boards including Habitat for Humanity, the Women’s Resource Center, and the San Juan Symphony. Dan brings a wealth of knowledge of the Durango community along with the wisdom and skills as a conflict resolving negotiator, strategic planner and fund raiser. Jon Alsdorf, Cofounder/Director
Jon Alsdorf, one of the cofounders of CCO, is a native western Coloradan and has lived In Durango for 13 years serving as the Pastor of Adventure Christian Church (a.k.a., Durango Christian Church). He is married to Tiffany, celebrating 23 years of marriage this year, and has two daughters, Emily and Natalie. In addition to working in ministry for the past 21 years, Jon also serves as a Police Chaplain with the Durango Police Department, and has recently received his real estate license and works with Durango Star Realty. Jon has a vision to help create strategies and opportunities for the homeless and low income families to attain home ownership. He believes this to be a central part of developing healthy families and a better community. He graduated from Pacific Christian College in Fullerton, California in 1997 with a B.A. in Church Ministry. |
Johnie Ragsdale, Secretary & Treasurer
Johnie Ragsdale operates the Ragsdale & Associates PC offices with husband John W. Ragsdale, Clinical Psychologist Specialist, located on North Main Avenue. Johnie is compassionate for people less fortunate than us, and she has been serving the Durango and La Plata County communities for decades. She has served her community in various roles: Classroom volunteer - PTA President, Girl Scout Leader - Youth Mission Trip Leader to Apache Reservation - Youth Mission Trip Leader to Navajo Reservation - Youth Mission Trip Leader to Juarez - Mexico Youth and Adult Mission Trip Leader to New Orleans - Two mission trips to Mozambique - Africa assisting women in micro loan development, women's issues/relationships - Kitchen Volunteer at Manna Soup Kitchen. Johnie holds a Bachelor of Science in Sociology at the San Francisco State University, San Francisco, California. Meghann Baca, Director
Meghann Baca works passionately with powerful, experienced and extremely motivated individuals whose goal is to build a strong community where all people have access to affordable wellness, steady employment, and affordable housing. Meghann’s background is in project management, business development and financing. Her real passion lies with the youth and young-adult homeless population and to facilitate programs that improve their overall well-being with education, guidance, and encouragement – through a hub/center staffed with people that care. Meghann is originally from the Four Corner area; however, she grew up in Denver. She and her husband returned many years ago to Durango to raise their two daughters close to Family. Keah McCormick, Director
Knowledgeable and dedicated customer service professional with extensive experience in the hospitality industry. Keah is a solid team player with outgoing, positive demeanor and proven skills in establishing rapport with clients. She is motivated to maintain customer satisfaction and contribute to company success. Her specialty is in quality, speed and process optimization ... she is articulate, energetic and results-oriented with exemplary passion for developing relationships, cultivating partnerships and growing businesses. |
Downloads:
Articles of Incorporation
Bylaws (pending amendments)
IRS Determination Letter
Conflict of Interest Policy
Organization Chart
Form 990-N
CCO became a nonprofit on March 29, 2018. The IRS determination letter dated August 21, 2018, recognizes Community Compassion Outreach (CCO) as a 501(c)(3) public charity.
Our tax year ends December 31st. Form 990-N was filed by Frederick Zink & Associates on 3/20/2019. (NOTE: CCO started as a church program in January 2017 and has evolved into a more effective organization since our nonprofit status was determined).
To obtain additional information, please contact Us here.
Articles of Incorporation
Bylaws (pending amendments)
IRS Determination Letter
Conflict of Interest Policy
Organization Chart
Form 990-N
CCO became a nonprofit on March 29, 2018. The IRS determination letter dated August 21, 2018, recognizes Community Compassion Outreach (CCO) as a 501(c)(3) public charity.
Our tax year ends December 31st. Form 990-N was filed by Frederick Zink & Associates on 3/20/2019. (NOTE: CCO started as a church program in January 2017 and has evolved into a more effective organization since our nonprofit status was determined).
To obtain additional information, please contact Us here.
