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ECS Hosts Third Community Dinner With Special Guest Vashti DuBois

ECS recently hosted the third installment of our Seat at the Table Community Dinner series. In...

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Children & Youth

ECS OST SUMMER YOUTH GOLF CLINIC

Youth from the Episcopal Community Services OST and Youth Programs recently participated in a golf clinic at the McCall Golf Club in Delaware County. Amanda-Leigh Player Hall, President of the Gary and Vivienne Player Foundation, organized and hosted the event in honor of the role that golf played in the life of her father, legendary South African golfer Gary Player. Approximately 125 students took part.

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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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Children & Youth

GET INVOLVED: FILL THE BUS

You can help our school-aged participants succeed in the classroom!

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Children & Youth

IT’S AFTERSCHOOL PROFESSIONALS APPRECIATION WEEK!

“I’m surrounded by adults who care about me; they encourage me to act responsibly.”

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Children & Youth

Ernest, and His Ways

Ernest is getting individualized support that gives him the confidence to reach new heights.

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Children & Youth

Opening Doors: Jasmine and Emani

Fifth grader Emani is new to the Out of School Time (OST) program.

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Children & Youth

Get Involved: Fill the Bus

Each summer, ECS holds a back-to-school drive to support our school-aged participants.

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Children & Youth

Helping Families Thrive Together

TV’s aren’t playing in the background and no smartphones or tablets are in sight. Practically unheard of these days, families are sitting around the table, enjoying dinner together, and learning about what’s going on at their child’s school and afterschool program.

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Children & Youth

Meet Janet: A Trusted Neighbor

Originally from Puerto Rico, Ms. Janet moved to Feltonville 30 years ago and has worked for the Philadelphia School District for 24.

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