East Cooper Community Outreach
East Cooper Community Outreach
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About this organization
Mission
ECCO provides assistance, guidance, and resources to help our neighbors navigate through life's challenges. All programs and services strive to help clients find a path toward opportunity. ECCO’s ministry of “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” attempts to improve the quality of life in our community in a compassionate way that respects the dignity and worth of every person.
About
ECCO HAS CONTINUED ITS EMPHASIS ON A CLIENT-CENTERED MODEL IN OUR WORK TO PROVIDE WRAP-AROUND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN FINANCIAL DISTRESS. THROUGH A PROCESS OF INDIVIDUAL CASE MANAGEMENT, WE AIM TO PROVIDE SUPPORT, EDUCATION, REFERRALS, AND INDIVIDUAL COACHING TO HELP OUR CLIENTS ACHIEVE FINANCIAL STABILITY. ECCO IS UNIQUELY POSITIONED IN THE AREA AS THE ONLY ORGANIZATION IN EAST COOPER, AND ONE OF ONLY A FEW AGENCIES IN THE GREATER CHARLESTON REGION THAT PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE WRAP-AROUND SUPPORT SERVICES AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS. WITH ECCO'S HOLISTIC APPROACH, WE ARE CONSIDERED A "ONE-STOP SHOP" FOR STRUGGLING FAMILIES TO GET HELP FILLING A WIDE RANGE OF INDIVIDUAL NEEDS. WE PRIDE OURSELVES IN HELPING TO CHANGE THE LIVES OF OUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED BY PROVIDING BOTH HELP AND HOPE. ADDITIONALLY, ECCO IS THE ONLY ORGANIZATION IN THE LOWCOUNTRY TO OFFER AN ASSET DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (ADP) FOR ADULTS. ADP IS A PERSONAL SAVINGS INITIATIVE DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE ASSET-GROWTH AMONG LOW-WEALTH INDIVIDUALS, WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE UP TO 3,000 OF MATCHED FUNDS TO BUY A HOME, START OR IMPROVE A SMALL BUSINESS, OR PURSUE POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION. IMPACT NUMBERS FOR FY 2018-2019: -SERVED 1,980 HOUSEHOLDS ACROSS ALL PROGRAMMATIC AREAS; THESE HOUSEHOLDS ACCOUNT FOR 3,445 NEIGHBORS IN NEED -DISTRIBUTED 410,084 POUNDS OF FOOD TO 1,097 LOCAL FAMILIES FACING FOOD INSECURITY; A RETAIL VALUE OF 790,667 -WELCOMED JUST OVER 1,800 VISITORS TO THE MONTHLY FRESH & FREE FARMERS MARKETS TO OBTAIN FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES OVER THE COURSE OF THE YEAR; 20% OF ALL FOOD DISTRIBUTED TO OUR CLIENTS IS MADE UP OF FRESH PRODUCE -PROVIDED 572 HOUSEHOLDS WITH A THANKSGIVING MEAL AND 376 CHILDREN WITH CHRISTMAS PRESENTS THROUGH ECCO'S ADOPT-A-FAMILY PROGRAM -PROVIDED GENTLY-USED DONATED CLOTHING TO 836 HOUSEHOLDS -SERVED 175 CLIENTS THROUGH ECCO'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM BY PROVIDING 57,586 TO HELP PAY RENT OR UTILITY BILLS FOR CLIENTS FACING EVICTION OR UTILITIES SHUT-OFF -FILLED 372 EMERGENCY PRESCRIPTIONS FOR CLIENTS WHO COULD NOT AFFORD THEIR MEDICATIONS AND WORKED TO ENROLL THESE INDIVIDUALS IN VARIOUS PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS; THE TOTAL SAVINGS IMPACT FOR ECCO CLIENTS SEEKING PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE SERVICES WAS 200,853 -GRADUATED 5 PARTICIPANTS THROUGH ECCO'S ADP (ASSET DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM); PROVIDED 15,500 IN SAVINGS MATCHES TO ASSIST PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS IN REALIZING THEIR GOALS OF HOME OWNERSHIP, SMALL BUSINESS ENTREPRENEURSHIP, OR HIGHER EDUCATION -301 VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED 24,123 HOURS OF SERVICE TO ECCO CLIENTS, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES; THE MONETARY IMPACT OF THIS DONATED TIME IS 1,004,652. VOLUNTEERS COMPRISE ECCO'S STRONGEST HUMAN CAPITAL RESOURCE -COUNTLESS NUMBERS OF INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESS, CIVIC GROUPS, CHURCHES, AND FAMILIES DONATE THEIR TIME, TALENT, AND TREASURE TO ECCO TO KEEP OUR PANTRY SHELVES STOCKED WITH HEALTHY FOOD OPTIONS AND THE RACKS IN OUR CLOTHING CLOSET FILLED -1,035 UNIQUE DONORS CONTRIBUTED TO ECCO'S ANNUAL FUND AND/OR FUNDRAISERS TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION HIGHLIGHTS OF PROGRAMMATIC ENHANCEMENTS FOR THE 2018-2019 FISCAL YEAR INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: -DESIGNED ECCO'S NEW ASSET DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (ADP) TO REPLACE THE FEDERALLY-FUNDED IDA PROGRAM. IN THE TEN YEARS ECCO HAS OFFERED THIS PROGRAM, 42 SAVINGS MATCHES HAVE TAKEN PLACE TO ASSIST 15 CLIENTS PURCHASE THEIR FIRST HOME, 14 INDIVIDUALS START OR ENHANCE A SMALL BUSINESS, AND 13 MEN AND WOMEN PURSUE POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION -INITIATED "FIRST SATURDAYS" TO ALLOW FOR DONATION DROP-OFF ONE SATURDAY PER MONTH -ADDED FOUR NEW RETAIL PARTNER AGENCIES: COSTCO MT. PLEASANT, WALMART - SOUTH, LOWES, PUBLIX - GREENWISE. THESE PARTNERSHIPS PROVIDE 40% OF THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF DONATED FOOD TO ECCO'S WELLNESS PANTRY -EXPERIENCED AN 85% INCREASE IN THE POUNDS OF UNPURCHASED FOOD THAT CAME IN THE WELLNESS PANTRY COMPARED TO FY2017-2018 -DISTRIBUTED 38% MORE POUNDS OF FOOD TO OUR FOOD INSECURE NEIGHBORS COMPARED TO THE PREVIOUS FISCAL YEAR -ADDED 460 SQUARE FEET OF NEW SHELVING AND REORGANIZED THE BAKERY AND PERSONAL HYGIENE AREAS OF THE WELLNESS PANTRY -LAUNCHED TWO NEW PROGRAMS: BREAKFAST BITS FOR HEALTH EDUCATION AND THE "NEXT CHAPTER" FOR WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT -MOVED THE MONTHLY FRESH & FREE FARMERS MARKET FROM WEDNESDAYS TO THURSDAYS TO ENSURE FRESHER PRODUCE FOR OUR CLIENTS -IMPLEMENTED TWO NEW INITIATIVES TO HONOR THE WOMEN (PASS THE PURSE) AND MEN (KEEPING IT COOL) WE SERVE -REACHED AN ADDITIONAL 23 FAMILIES (36 CHILDREN) THROUGH OUR ANNUAL ADOPT- A-FAMILY/SANTA'S CLOSET PROGRAM -INITIATED MONTHLY VOLUNTEER PROJECTS ON THE FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH TO ACCOMMODATE PEOPLE WHO WORK, TEENAGERS, AND FAMILIES LOOKING TO DO A COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT TOGETHER IN SUPPORT OF ECCO'S MISSION -MAINTAINED THE "PAY IT FORWARD" INITIATIVE TO ALLOW CLIENTS TO ACKNOWLEDGE EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFERED BY STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS. ONE CLIENT WROTE: "I WALKED IN THIS MORNING AND EXPECTED TO BE BRUSHED OFF. WOW I WAS SURPRISED. EACH PERSON WENT ABOVE AND BEYOND AND I FELT WELCOMED. I CAME IN CRYING BUT LEFT FILLED WITH HOPE."
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
According to the filing, the non-profit's mission is “To provide safety net services to our low income neighbors, while empowering them to create a better future for themselves, their families, and our communities.”.
When referring to its actions, they were described as: “To provide safety net services to our low income neighbors, while empowering them to create a better future for themselves, their families, and our communities.”.
- According to the law, the state of operation reported by the non-profit is SC.
- As per the filing, the address of the non-profit for 2020 is 1145 SIX MILE ROAD, MT PLEASANT, SC, 294668898.
- According to their form, the non-profit as of 2020 has a total of 30 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $37,777.
- The CEO compensation plan of the organization is determined by an independent party's review and approval.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 17 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1990.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $805,586 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $79,416 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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