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Episcopal Children’s Services Parent Outreach Campaign Episcopal Children’s Services on River City Live April 2022 https://www.news4jax.com/river-city-live/2022/04/27/how-to-set-your-child-up-with-a-strong-foundation-for-educational-success Episcopal Children’s Services on First Coast Living May 2022 https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/entertainment/television/first-coast-living/episcopal-childrens-services-helps-families-ensure-their-children-enter-school-ready-to-learn-fcl-may-24-2022/77-6c0c4ff4-7a1c-46c0-b3be-2f86a77c041c

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Chief Executive Officer Transition

After 34 years at Episcopal Children’s Services, Chief Executive Officer Connie Stophel has announced her retirement. Read and view Board Chair Thabata Ford’s message along with Connie’s video announcement below.  “I’m grateful to have served the community for 30+ years.” https://youtu.be/2Ps00CYB2Yc Dear Friends, As the President of the Board of Trustees of Episcopal Children’s Services, […]

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Episcopal Children’s Services Celebrates the 2022 Florida Head Start Association Award Winners

Autumn Tomas 2022 FHSA Administrator of the Year Autumn’s connection to Head Start began in 1998 when her first son, Markus was three years old and she enrolled him in a Head Start classroom. When she moved to Jacksonville she was thrilled when she found an opportunity to work in the Head Start/ Early Head […]

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Jaguars Give and Go 2018

Dec 2, 2018 Jacksonville Jaguars Give & Go Football Tickets on Sale Now!! This is your chance to get the best deal in town on Jacksonville Jaguar football tickets while supporting Episcopal Children’s Services. JAGS vs. COLTS GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET $25 each (valued at $40) Sunday, December 2nd at 1:00 pm 412 and 414 Level-Section […]

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Painting with a Purpose

Nov 10, 2018 Painting with a Twist is holding a special Painting with a Purpose event on Saturday, November 10th from 2-4 pm, and Episcopal Children’s Services will receive 50% of the net proceeds. The cost of the class is $35.00 to purchase tickets please click here. 

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Community Baby Shower

Aug 17, 2019 Join ECS and Safe Future Foundation for a Community Baby Shower.

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2020 Storybook Drive-In: Reading Under the Stars

Oct 11, 2020 Ocala Drive-In 7-9pm AdmissionAll Children 5 & Under: FREEHead Start/Early Head Start Families: Free with ECS VoucherMembers of the public: Adults $6 | Children (6-12) $3 Come enjoy a starry night of family fun! Episcopal Children’s Services Storybook Drive-In: Reading Under the Stars at the Ocala Drive-In Theater, October 11th from 7 […]

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Dr. Natalya Bannister Roby and Lauren Weedon Hopkins Appear on First Coast Living

  Dr. Natalya Bannister Roby and Lauren Weedon Hopkins Talk Wine Women & Shoes 2024 ECS CEO Dr. Roby and Chief Development Officer Lauren Weedon Hopkins talk with First Coast Living host Jordan Wilkerson about new beginnings at ECS and Wine Women & Shoes Jax 2024.   Newsroom

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New CEO Named at One of Florida’s Largest Youth Service Non-Profits

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., January 11, 2024 – Episcopal Children’s Services (ECS), a leader in early childhood education in North and Central Florida, is pleased to welcome Dr. Natalya Bannister Roby as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 16, 2024. ECS is a leader in early childhood education, serving thousands of children and their families throughout […]

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Episcopal Children’s Services Chief Executive Officer Announces Retirement

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 1, 2023 – Following a long career of public service and leadership, Chief Executive Officer Connie Stophel has announced her retirement from Episcopal Children’s Services (ECS), the second largest nonprofit in Northeast Florida. Connie has informed the board of trustees of her decision to retire at the end of 2023. Since 2003 […]

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