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Supporters

A Legacy of Faith and Giving: Nina Milton’s Story

Nina Milton (née Lander) grew up in Wayne, Pennsylvania, where her family’s deep connection to the...

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Time to Do Something

Grief and rage and disbelief. Those are some of the welter of emotions I felt as I watched a homemade horror movie of a black man being slowly snuffed out on an American street. While he called for help. While he called out for his mother.

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Where We Stand

In response to the heartbreak, fear, and fury hitting our hearts in the wake of protests and George Floyd’s murder, know that Episcopal Community Services sees you and feels for you.

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News

Look for the helpers

During times of crisis—especially in times of crisis—we seek ways to be of help to others. 

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Workforce Development

A Limitless MindSet

Poverty is not a singular condition. It is a collection of
situational roadblocks that keep people from living full and
prosperous lives. With nearly a quarter of Philadelphians
living in poverty, Episcopal Community Services’ goal is not
to merely get these numbers down. It is to lift our neighbors
up. It is about the names and faces behind these figures.

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Children & Youth

As the Twig is Bent, So Grows the Tree

When children are inspired from a young age, their motivation extends into adulthood.

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Housing

A Space to Heal

Emergency shelter should be more than a collection of beds. At St. Barnabas Mission, families are provided a network of care.

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News

9 Ways To Celebrate Black History Month This Year

February is Black History Month. Here are a few ways you can celebrate near ECS’ Main Office in historic Society Hill.

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News

Giving Tuesday: What dreams have you accomplished?

Everybody has dreams for the future. In this season of gratitude, we want you to think back to a dream you accomplished and who encouraged you along the way.

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Volunteers

GET INVOLVED: Christmas Drive

You can provide a gift for our program participants this holiday season!

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Why you should build an emergency savings fund

Have you ever felt like you just can’t catch a break? Whether you’re living paycheck to paycheck, working full-time while trying to further your education, or just trying to stay out of debt, life can be a series of never-ending challenges.

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