A community initiative · Monroe, Michigan

CCT Empowerment

Equipping people. Creating opportunities. Strengthening communities.

CCT Community Empowerment Initiative helps individuals and families access practical resources, build skills, and create opportunities for a stronger future. Based in Monroe, Michigan, our work brings together community outreach, education, and collaboration. Our faith inspires our commitment to serving others and helping our community thrive—one life at a time.

Two community members with their bicycles at a CCT bike giveaway in Monroe
  • 45 bicycles given out to the community
  • Serving Monroe and surrounding communities
  • 2 educational programs coming in Q4 2026
  • IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity
What We Do

Our Programs

Pastor Elbert Harris with a mother and two children holding their new bicycles at a CCT bike giveaway
Future dates to be announced

Youth Bike Giveaways

Helping children move forward.

Our bike giveaways provide children and young people with bicycles that support recreation, mobility, and the joy of having a bike of their own.

Upcoming · Q4 2026

AI Empowerment

Practical skills for a changing world.

AI Empowerment will help community members understand artificial intelligence and explore practical ways to use it for everyday tasks, learning, and work.

Dates and registration details coming soon.

Upcoming · Q4 2026

Financial Literacy

Building confidence with money.

Our financial literacy program will help individuals and families build their understanding of budgeting, saving, credit, and informed financial decisions.

Dates and registration details coming soon.

Community Impact

Working together. Helping people ride safely.

CCT gave out 45 bicycles with the support of the Toledo Police Department and Jack’s Bicycles in Monroe, Michigan. Before the giveaway, Jack’s Bicycles repaired the bikes and made them safe to ride.

We are grateful for the support that helped make this giveaway possible.

Accountability

Leadership and Governance

CCT Empowerment is governed by a board of directors.

  • Elbert HarrisFounder and President
  • Shareese HaleSecretary
  • Angela HarrisTreasurer
  • Rachael OrtegaDirector
  • Annie NewellDirector
  • Tim ReeseDirector
Give

Support CCT Empowerment

Your generosity helps provide practical resources and expand learning opportunities for individuals and families in our community.

For donation or sponsorship inquiries, email cctempowerment@cctmonroe.com.

CCT Community Empowerment Initiative is a 501(c)(3) public charity, EIN 39-3242831. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Get Involved

Partner With Us

Interested in sponsoring a program, volunteering, contributing resources, or exploring a community partnership? We would love to connect.

Email Us

Organization Information

CCT Community Empowerment Initiative is a separate nonprofit corporation that shares a location with Christ Church Triumphant.

Legal name
CCT Community Empowerment Initiative
Public-facing name
CCT Empowerment
Federal tax status
501(c)(3) public charity
EIN
39-3242831
Michigan entity ID
900058932
Incorporated
July 16, 2025
Federal exemption effective
July 16, 2025
IRS determination letter dated
October 6, 2025