🌟 ECS spotlight: Meet Ms. Judith🌟
This spotlight is on Ms. Judith who has partnered with ECS for over 10 years! Read about her story...
Right Will Prevail
"The longest day must have its close—the gloomiest night will wear on to a morning. An eternal, inexorable lapse of moments is ever hurrying the day of the evil to an eternal night, and the night of the just to an eternal day." Harriet Beecher Stowe The verdict for Derek Chauvin reminds us how often the system has failed Black Americans, how many times the oppressor has gone Scot free. Tamir Rice, Freddie Gray, Alton Sterling, Eric Garner, Breonna Taylor. That seemingly endless list can never leave our minds, their names must not be forgotten.
Read MoreLook for the helpers
During times of crisis—especially in times of crisis—we seek ways to be of help to others.
Read More9 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.
Read MoreGiving 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.
Read MoreUpward Economic Mobility
For an individual living in poverty, especially deep poverty, life is experienced in a state of constant stress, making it especially difficult to deal with issues of family, health, finances, education, and meaningful employment.
Read MoreSchool Safety: Students Views Help Guide Governor’s Taskforce
Out of School Time (OST) participants and staff recently testified before a regional public forum of Governor Wolf’s Task Force on school safety.
Read MoreSocial Workers Bring Help and Hope
For Them, Caring is a Calling This post was written by Spryte Communications and features an interview with our director of permanent housing, Neibert Richards, MSW, LSW. It originally appeared on Spryte Communications' website here.
Read MoreA New Report to Unleash the Full Potential of Human Services
A new study offers insights to galvanize community-based organizations (CBOs) like Episcopal Community Services.
Read MoreBlack History Month Spotlight: Dr. Dorothy Height and Justice
Throughout Black History Month, we are recognizing the significant contributions African Americans have made—and continue to make—for the betterment of our city, country, and world.
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