Our Community Place

Our Community Place A non-profit founded in 2008 promoting personal growth and community well-being. Our Community Place (OCP) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Johnson and N.

We strive to build a safe, loving community of restoration and hope for all,
especially those facing homelessness and other adverse experiences. In 1992, Ron Copeland started closing the Little Grill Restaurant every Monday in order to host a cooperative community meal called The Free Food For All Soup Kitchen. Anyone in the world was welcome and meals were served family-style. During the 90’s, f

olks involved in the Soup Kitchen got together and started a non-profit organization called Our Community Place (OCP) in order to buy a nearby property, move out of the Little Grill, and create a community center that would be welcoming to all. In 2001, OCP purchased the old Salvation Army building on the corner of E. Main St. Renovation lasted seven and a half years as funds and/or volunteer labor allowed. Countless individuals, church and civic groups, and contractors donated time, materials, and money. OCP opened in August of 2008 and immediately began welcoming anyone in the world. Today, OCP is working to cultivate a community of restoration and hope, still welcoming all and believing in the inherent dignity and value of every person.

Join us this Friday for another delicious Friday Lunch Restaurant at Our Community Place! 🍽️This week’s menu: Lemon Chic...
08/26/2026

Join us this Friday for another delicious Friday Lunch Restaurant at Our Community Place! 🍽️
This week’s menu: Lemon Chicken Piccata over Pasta with Fresh Baked Bread and Garden Salad.
Every meal supports job training for individuals entering the restaurant industry, helping build skills and confidence for a brighter future. At OCP, every plate truly shapes a better tomorrow.
📍 17 East Johnson St., Harrisonburg, VA
🕰️ 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
💵 $12.50 per person
🍽️ Dine-In or Carry-Out
Reserve your table:
📞 (540) 208-7552
📧 [email protected]
Come enjoy great food for a great cause!

Join us this Friday for another delicious Friday Lunch Restaurant at Our Community Place! 🍽️This week’s menu: Deep-Fried...
08/19/2026

Join us this Friday for another delicious Friday Lunch Restaurant at Our Community Place! 🍽️
This week’s menu: Deep-Fried Fish Filets served with Coleslaw, Macaroni Salad, and Hush Puppies.
Every meal supports job training for individuals entering the restaurant industry, helping build skills and confidence for a brighter future. At OCP, every plate truly shapes a better tomorrow.
📍 17 East Johnson St., Harrisonburg, VA
🕰️ 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
💵 $12.50 per person
🍽️ Dine-In or Carry-Out
Reserve your table:
📞 (540) 208-7552
📧 [email protected]
Come enjoy great food for a great cause!

Join us for a special evening of connection, celebration, and support as we gather to celebrate the people and mission t...
08/17/2026

Join us for a special evening of connection, celebration, and support as we gather to celebrate the people and mission that make our community stronger.

Tickets are now on sale! Don’t miss your chance to be part of an unforgettable evening featuring great food, meaningful connections, and a whole lot of community spirit.

Get your tickets today using the link in our bio and join us in making a difference!

Join us this Friday for another delicious Friday Lunch Restaurant at Our Community Place! 🍽️This week’s menu: Black and ...
08/12/2026

Join us this Friday for another delicious Friday Lunch Restaurant at Our Community Place! 🍽️

This week’s menu: Black and Bleu Chicken Cheeseburger with Crispy French Fries and Side Salad.

Every meal supports job training for individuals entering the restaurant industry, helping build skills and confidence for a brighter future. At OCP, every plate truly shapes a better tomorrow.

📍 17 East Johnson St., Harrisonburg, VA
🕰️ 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
💵 $12.50 per person
🍽️ Dine-In or Carry-Out
Reserve your table:
📞 (540) 208-7552
📧 [email protected]
Come enjoy great food for a great cause!

According to the 2025 Well-Being and Basic Needs Survey, individuals and families face persistently higher grocery price...
08/11/2026

According to the 2025 Well-Being and Basic Needs Survey, individuals and families face persistently higher grocery prices, leading them to turn to credit and personal savings to fill budget gaps. Credit and savings can be a temporary lifeline, but overreliance on these resources may lead to financial and food instability.

That is why places like Our Community Place and local food banks are critical to helping people stabilize when every monthly expense is rising. Resources and services provided by OCP ease the decision-making burden for individuals/families about what they can afford and what they can't.

Click the link or scan the barcode to donate to OCP's Food Program and help us continue to provide meals, food pantry items, and relief to your friends, neighbors, family, and community members in Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, and the Central Shenandoah Valley.

https://givebutter.com/GqpqLN

Get ready to unleash your inner greatness! We're thrilled to invite you to the Awaken Human Brilliance Gala on September...
08/06/2026

Get ready to unleash your inner greatness! We're thrilled to invite you to the Awaken Human Brilliance Gala on September 25th at 5 PM, an unforgettable night of empowering conversations, meaningful connections, and life-changing moments. Secure your spot now by clicking the link below and join us for an extraordinary evening of growth, inspiration, and celebration as we unlock our full potential and strive for excellence! 💫

RSVP | https://givebutter.com/awakenhumanbrilliance

A huge thank you to First Citizens Bank (Cindy and Matt) for your generous support of Our Community Place!Your partnersh...
08/06/2026

A huge thank you to First Citizens Bank (Cindy and Matt) for your generous support of Our Community Place!

Your partnership is more than a donation—it’s an investment in people, relationships, and a stronger community. Because of supporters like you, OCP can continue providing a safe, welcoming place where individuals find hope, dignity, connection, and opportunities to thrive.

We are deeply grateful for your commitment to our mission and for standing alongside us as we build a community where everyone belongs.

Join us this Friday for another delicious Friday Lunch Restaurant at Our Community Place! 🍽️This week’s menu: White Chic...
08/05/2026

Join us this Friday for another delicious Friday Lunch Restaurant at Our Community Place! 🍽️
This week’s menu: White Chicken Chili served with Cornbread and a Side Salad.
Every meal supports job training for individuals entering the restaurant industry, helping build skills and confidence for a brighter future. At OCP, every plate truly shapes a better tomorrow.
📍 17 East Johnson St., Harrisonburg, VA
🕰️ 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
💵 $12.50 per person
🍽️ Dine-In or Carry-Out
Reserve your table:
📞 (540) 208-7552
📧 [email protected]
Come enjoy great food for a great cause!

✨ Every penny has the power to change a life. ✨From August 2–8, shop at the Friendly City Food Co-op and simply round up...
07/30/2026

✨ Every penny has the power to change a life. ✨

From August 2–8, shop at the Friendly City Food Co-op and simply round up your purchase at checkout to support Our Community Place (OCP)! 💚

Your spare change helps provide:
🍽️ Nutritious meals
🏠 Housing support
❤️ Caring relationships
🤝 Resources that help our neighbors build brighter futures

It may only be a few cents to you, but together those small donations make a BIG difference for individuals and families across the Harrisonburg and Rockingham community.

We’re incredibly grateful to the Friendly City Food Co-op for choosing OCP as their Round Up for Change partner—and to every shopper who says “yes” to rounding up!

📅 August 2–8
📍 Friendly City Food Co-op
💚 Round up. Give hope. Strengthen our community.

Tag a friend who loves supporting local! 🌱

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17 E Johnson Street
Harrisonburg, VA
22802

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 2pm
Tuesday 9am - 2pm
Wednesday 9am - 2pm
Thursday 9am - 11:30am
Friday 9am - 2pm

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