Mindset: Level Up Celebration
Several participants from the MindSet Program recently “leveled-up” in a ceremony celebrating their...
Benefits Cliff Researcher Says Coalitions Can Help
It was a return trip for Samantha, a former ECS intern in the Inclusion and Advocacy department. At ECS, her specific role was to research the benefits cliff. Her work involved reviewing policy documents, following up with existing ECS partners and making new connections with other organizations that are also addressing the benefits cliff issue.
Read MoreECS letter campaign to end gun violence
The ECS Inclusion & Advocacy team, in collaboration with the ECS Chaplain, recently hosted a letter writing campaign focused on supporting legislation to reduce gun violence in the city of Philadelphia and beyond. ECS partnered with Heeding God’s Call to End Gun Violence, an organization dedicated to eliminating gun violence through social and political action.
Read MoreACT NOW TO RAISE THE WAGE!
In line with its focus on economic mobility, Episcopal Community Services supports the concept of a living wage that truly allows for self-sufficiency. Increasing the minimum wage is not enough but can be a step on the way toward achieving a living wage.
Read MoreBack to School: Engaging Fathers in Children’s Futures
Beginning late last month, children of all ages across Philadelphia and throughout the region began heading back to school. It’s a time of hope and promise as we look to the future.
Read MoreWhat we’re reading: $2.00 A Day: Living on Almost Nothing in America
Episcopal Community Services and the Advocacy Committee of our Board of Trustees welcome you to join us over the summer months in reading $2.00 A Day: Living on Almost Nothing in America.
Read MoreFathers and Families: Encouraging More Engagement in Children’s’ Lives
“Women and children first!” is a phrase we typically associate with some kind of danger–a sinking ship, or some other perilous situation.
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