Mama Liz's Blog: East Cooper Community Outreach

After Hurricane Hugo in 1989, E.C.C.O. was established  to assist those less fortunate East of the Cooper River in Charleston,SC.

ECCO has accomplished so much since its beginning and could not have done so without the help of the community.

ECCO not only provides food to the hungry, but provides a list of services:

On site Programs:

Basic Services
C.O.A.C.H. Program
Med-I-Assist
Dental Clinic
MUSC CARES
St. Vincent de Paul
Education and Jobs
Counseling
Immigration
Legal Services
Operation Home
Out of Poverty

For any who would like to volunteer their time:

Volunteering Opportunities:
Volunteer of the Month
Volunteer Policies
Office and Event Assistance
Clothing and Other Donated Items
Emergency Food Distribution
 Client Interviewe


ECCO Mission Statement:

"East Cooper Community Outreach (ECCO) is an ecumenical organization dedicated to helping our neighbors in need and providing emergency disaster relief. ECCO serves residents mainly in the area east of the Cooper River and south of the Santee Basin but also serves the entire tri-county area (Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester) through cooperation with other organizations and agencies.

ECCO provides emergency assistance for food, clothing, household furnishings, and financial needs. As well as, ongoing services including medical, dental, prescription drug assistance, education and counseling.

All programs and services strive to guide clients toward self-sufficiency. 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."

The AgentOwned Realty has 2 offices who are collecting for the E.C.C.O. during this holiday season.  Anyone wishing to donate can drop off at either of the 2 AgentOwned Realty's offices:

1400-G Palm Blvd.   886-9993          or     824 Johnnie Dodds Blvd.    884-7300
Isle of Palms, SC                                   Mt. Pleasant, SC

Here is a current list of most needed items:

Home Goods/Clothing Needed:
- Blankets
- Bed sheets
- Pillow cases
-Winter Coats


Food/Dry Goods Needed:

Jello
Shampoo
Laundry Detergent
Grits (2LB)
Ketchup
Toilet Tissue
Sugar
Cookies
Beef Stew
Chips


East Cooper Community Outreach does not just give  to just anyone who comes to their door -- they qualify someone before they allow them in the "store" to select clothing, toys, etc.

This is an unusual charity -- one that you can trust to handle your donations, whether it be money or otherwise, with care.  One can feel good about giving to E.C.C.O.

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