Author: Anthony Pierce

When my child first enrolled in the ECS4Kids’ Head Start program in 2022, I was hopeful that it would help him build the social and academic skills he needed to thrive. What I didn’t expect was how much this program would truly transform his confidence, independence, and love for learning. From the very beginning, the […]

In the heart of horse country, fun and philanthropy came together in a big way. At the Children’s Charity Classic in Ocala, 10 nonprofit organizations each took the arena representing a nostalgic childhood board game in an elite horse show jumping competition. ECS4Kids stepped into the spotlight with Twister, bringing a playful twist to a […]

This year at ECS, we’re saying “farewell for now” to one of our dearest employees. Crystal Cotton has been an integral part of our family for 40 years and is now preparing to retire, so we would like to share a few words from her about her time spent with us. “When I first came […]

“ECS4Kids provided my family with peace of mind at a time when we had no community. The program became our support system—people we could trust and depend on academically and emotionally. To the ECS staff, you are a blessing, and I’m grateful for everything you do to help families grow stronger.” ECS4Kids Mom, Megan Megan, […]

While temperatures drop throughout Florida and Georgia, the kids here at ECS are finding many ways to stay warm in these two states. This week across usually sunny Florida, temperatures are planning on plummeting to record challenging lows in the 20s and 30s. Around 46% of Floridian families fall below the ALICE Threshold, meaning they’re […]