Foundation Board
Created in December 2004, the Foundation Board, known as Episcopal Children's Services Foundation, Inc. was created to receive and maintain funds or gifts of real or personal property to support Episcopal Children's Services, Inc. Since it's inception, the Foundation has developed a fundraising strategy and employed a full-time person to manage the community relations activities. Through Better Beginnings Tours and an annual fundraising event, known as Better Beginnings, the Foundation Board has established the groundwork for multi-year donors.
Better Beginnings Tours
Better Beginnings Tours allow members of the community to join representatives from Episcopal Children's Services to learn more about the important services we provide. The one hour tours feature information about the history and future of ECS, stories of families that have been significantly and directly impacted by our services and a tour of one of our quality preschool programs. The tours begin at 9:30 a.m.; days and locations may vary. Please contact us for more information or to schedule a tour.
ECS Volunteer Opportunities
ECS is looking for Preschool Volunteers to read to children, make arts and crafts, and help with special events such as Family Festivals. We need volunteers who are interested in working with children between the ages of 2 - 5 years old.
We value our volunteers and recognize the positive impact they make in a child's development. Whether our volunteers are reading to children in the classroom or playing games with them on the playground, they are helping make every day moments opportunities for learning. Our volunteers work together with our staff to help children live happier, healthier lives.
To find out how you can help call Jeanne Duffy at 726-1500 extension 222.
Events
Each year, Episcopal Children’s Services hosts the Children’s Champion Award Luncheon to recognize a person in our community whose service has significantly improved the quality of life for children and their families in Northeast Florida. This year’s honoree is Ed Burr, founder of the Monique Burr Foundation for Children, Inc. The programs supported by the Monique Burr Foundation impacts the lives of over 16,000 disadvantaged children each year. The 2008 luncheon will be held at the UNF University Center on February 27, 2008 between 12:00pm – 1:00pm, doors will open at 11:30am. For reservations, please contact Janie Smalley at 726-1500 x 224.