ECFN’s Fix It! program gives a hand to make safe and healthy homes in the East Cooper

When George Roberts became the Director of East Cooper Meals on Wheels (ECMOW) in 2012, he began hearing from volunteer drivers about health, safety and security issues at some of the homes where meals were delivered.  Things like rotten porch floors, entrance doors that couldn’t be locked, homeowners in wheelchairs or on walkers without ramps […]

I-Beam is ready for another Great Year!

The East Cooper Faith Networks leading initiative;   I-Beam, is ready to start its 6th year serving children in select schools in the East cooper.  I-Beam is a lunchtime literacy and mentoring program that connects volunteer adult mentors with 2nd thru 5th grade students who scored below the 25th percentile on MAP (measures of academic progress) […]

I-Beam: Ready for another Great Year

The I-Beam program is off to its 5th year in the East Cooper Elementary Schools.  I-Beam is a lunchtime literacy and mentoring program that connects volunteer adult mentors with 2nd thru 5th grade students who scored below the 25th percentile on MAP (measures of academic progress) testing and/or qualify for free and reduced lunch and/or are recommended […]

Beginnings of project Fix It!

East Cooper Faith Network Fix It!  Humble Beginning When George Roberts became the Director of East Cooper Meals on Wheels (ECMOW) in 2012, he began hearing from volunteer drivers about health, safety and security issues at some of the homes where meals were delivered. Things like rotten porch floors, entrance doors that couldn’t be locked, […]

Genesis of the East Cooper Faith Network (ECFN)

In one sentence:  ECFN was ‘the  Phoenix’ that rose from the ashes of our Mount Pleasant Boys & Girls Club (B&GC).  Five years ago it became evident our community Boys & Girls Club was struggling for existence.  Several churches rallied around, offering mentoring, gardening projects for the kids, nutrition and business services. That core group […]

How Charleston County schools raised their grades

How Charleston County schools raised their grades – Post and Courier BY NANCY McGINLEY Nov 14 2014 12:01 am For the full article, go to:  http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20141114/PC1002/141119664/1021/how-cha How Charleston County schools raised their grades – Post and Courier Back in 2007, about one fourth of the schools in Charleston County School District had an unsatisfactory rating […]

South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley Signs Reading Improvement Law

By ANDREW COFFMAN SMITH Associated Press COLUMBIA – Gov. Nikki Haley has signed into law a bill seeking to boost reading levels of South Carolina’s students. Haley was joined by Democratic and Republican lawmakers at the signing of the Read to Succeed Act on Wednesday at the Edventure Children’s Museum. The law seeks to increase […]

Strengthen literacy program in Charleston County schools

The Charleston County School District and its board have completed four years pursuing the Literacy Initiative Policy at a cost to the taxpayer of $40 million. The literacy intervention methodology they used has been compared to best practices for improving early childhood literacy. Analysis shows that the CCSD program has and will continue to fail […]

East Cooper Habitat for Humanity partners with the East Cooper Ecumenical Network

ECHFH’s Construction Supervisor, Nick Jaksa, and Ms. Murray oversee the repairs.  With the help of our “Regular” volunteers, Gary Lawrence and Shelly Revkin, the staff of East Cooper Habitat for Humanity was able to partner with East Cooper Ecumenical Network to successfully complete a roof repair for Lillian Murray of Mt. Pleasant. East Cooper Ecumenical […]

Media Advisory: Lowcountry Leaders Gather to Seek Solutions to Alleviate Childhood Poverty

Children’s Trust to lead discussion on measures of child well-being for Lowcountry children and families Children’s Trust, in partnership with East Cooper Community Outreach and East Cooper Ecumenical Network, will gather Lowcountry organizations and leaders for a discussion on childhood poverty. More than 30 leaders from the public and private sectors are expected to attend. […]