Mindset: Level Up Celebration
Several participants from the MindSet Program recently “leveled-up” in a ceremony celebrating their...
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ecs to celebrate “Lights On After School” on oct. 20
Since 2000, Lights On Afterschool has been celebrated nationwide to call attention to the importance of afterschool programs for America's children, families and communities.
You're invited: ECS Forum on Justice and Opportunity
Economic Mobility in West Philadelphia
Session One: The Benefits Cliff
October 13, 2022
3:00PM – 4:30PM
The benefits cliff occurs when people face a sudden loss in public benefits as their income increases. It is a persistent and often overlooked issue – but it is especially pressing now that we are facing the additional challenge of cliffs that occur as a result of the expiration of key COVID-19 relief measures.
Join ECS at the St. Barnabas Community Resource Center in West Philadelphia for an informative panel discussion featuring leading experts who will provide important insights and clear advocacy and action steps.
ECS' Christian Holland to serve as CCLC advisory board chair
The 21st CCLC Advisory Board announced that Christian Holland, Senior Director for Episcopal Community Services Out of School Time Educational Initiatives and Programs will serve as the Advisory Board Chair for the 2022-2023 school year.
The 21st CCLC Advisory Board supports the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) in moving the 21st CCLC program forward to most effectively help students access high-quality after school experiences. By representing grantees’ interests and providing feedback to PDE, the Advisory Board encourages best practices, effective resources and training for after school programs.
Christian is a highly functional, visionary leader and strategic professional with over 20 years of human services/educational experience. Christian has a history of repeated success in turnaround operations and is a respected administrator with a reputation for high performance. He has oversight of all 21st Century Community Learning Center cohorts. Christian has a Bachelor’s Degree in the Arts and two Master’s Degrees; one in Divinity and one in Business Administration, where he finished with honors. He is an active member of his community, serving as Chairperson for Oasis Prayer and Recovery Centers and Ministries, International Volunteer Team Leader/ Endorser of the Council of Accreditation, and a member of PSAYDN and the Philadelphia OST Coalition.
Donate your old vehicle to support ECS
Did you know that your old car, truck, RV, motorcycle or boat can be donated to ECS? We accept all vehicle donations as a form of support and use the proceeds of the sale to keep our mission going.
Building a Bridge to Prosperity ECS Program Highlight: Financial Education
This blog is the first in a series of posts which will highlight the many programs and services at Episcopal Community Services (ECS). Financial education is just one aspect of the holistic approach that ECS offers to participants. Stay tuned for more blogs which will highlight other programs, from housing to nutrition to employment and more!