Compassionate Outreach
About Us
Compassionate Outreach to the Metro East Incorporated is a nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is to provide holistic programs that reduce the rate of recidivism to restore families and communities.
Our goal is to provide programs and services tailored to individuals in transition. Whether through Beyond the Wall, our prison ministry, AngelTree, C4L or REACH, we give tools to empower individuals, transform lives and restore communities.
Compassionate Outreach is 100% volunteer run organization. Our efforts to assist all individuals in need are made possible by the generosity of individuals and organizations within our community.
Our Mission
To provide holistic programs to reduce the rate of recidivism to restore families and communities.
Our Vision
To empower individuals, transform lives and restore communities.
Board of Directors
Our Team.
Vacant, President, Executive Director
Justin E. Anthony, Vice President,
Sidney Byas, Treasurer, /Belleville Fire Department, Captain
Diane Yates, Secretary, /US Postal Service, Accounting ,Retired
Raymond Anthony, Director BTW, Grey Eagle Distributor, Salesman
Deborah Anthony, Founding Chief Director, USTRANSCOM, Retired Investigative Inquires Specialist
Advisory Board
Karen Schimerhorn, Collinsville School District , Retired
Gregory Wells Sr. D.D. O'Fallon Apostolic Assembly Church, Bishop/Founding Pastor
Mary Johnson, Regional Coordinator, PFM
Lindsey Lester-Brutcher/ U.S. Navy, Retired LCDR/Program Manager, USTRANSCOM
Name, President
Biography/about
Justin E Anthony, Vice President
Biography/about
Sidney Byas, Treasurer
Biography/about
Diane Yates, Secretary
Biography/about
Raymond Anthony, Director BTW (Beyond the Wall)
Biography/about
Deborah Anthony, Founding Chief Director
Biography/about
Our Team
Deborah Anthony, Founding Chief Director
Kimberly Anthony-Carter, Case Manager (REACH)
Raymond Anthony, BTW Director
Diane Yates, Volunteer Coordinator (BTW)
Jevon Anthony, Facilities Maintenance
Charlotte Cotton, , MA, LPC
Shaunte Lyons, Web Designer/Host
Kebora Cross, House Manager (New Direction)
Volunteers
Girthal Clemmons
Veronica Steele
Jamal Johnson (Mentor)
Karen Schemerhorn, (Mentor)
Marisa Puller
James Williams (Chef)
Keith Jones (Mentor)