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Standing with Families During Back-to-School Week
Back-to-school season should be an exciting time for students and families. But this year, many of...
It's Basic: Movie Screening
On October 21st, 2024, ECS screened a film: It's Basic, a documentary that follows several people facing the challenge of poverty who are given a sum of money monthly – often referred to as guaranteed income - through government pilot programs for 10 months up to 2 years. Even though ECS does not work in the guaranteed income space, we are always looking for ways to highlight innovative programs that help to lift people out of poverty, in line with our mission to challenge intergenerational poverty.
Read MoreBenefits 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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