HOW IGNITE HAS STRENGTHENED HOME-SCHOOL CONNECTIONS AT THE ALACHUA COUNTY HEAD START SUMMER BRIDGE PROGRAM ECS4Kids (Episcopal Children’s Services) is an organization whose mission is to empower communities to rise above generational poverty with comprehensive early childhood education and holistic family support. The organization offers Head Start programming, School Readiness services, and Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK). […]
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February 17, 2025
Jacksonville nonprofit to host Wine Women & Shoes event in April
ECS4Kids is a local nonprofit that helps underserved children in Northeast Florida in school and beyond. Read the full ECS4Kids story
February 2, 2025
TV20 reporters participate in Celebrate Literacy Week
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) – TV20 employees joined a North Central Florida group to celebrate their love of reading. Anchor Kristin Chase, Meteorologist Bradley Benoit, and Reporter Hawah Ezell read at an event hosted by ECS4Kids on Thursday. The purpose of “Celebrate Literacy Week” is to raise awareness about the importance of reading. With events like […]
January 10, 2025
Wine Women & Shoes
Sip, Shop and Support ECS4Kids! Wine Women & Shoes has expanded across North America in the last decade, producing more than 500 fabulous fashion events that have helped net an impressive $100 million for our nonprofit partners. WW&S events are fun, festive, and full of feminine soul—community celebrations that bring women together around fine wine, […]
October 17, 2024
WCJB TV20 announces community partnership with ECS4Kids (Episcopal Children’s Services)
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) – WCJB TV20 announced a new community partnership with ECS4Kids (Episcopal Children’s Services). The announcement comes as the organization opens a new administration office in downtown Gainesville. The new ECS4Kids branch will serve as a second location to its main branch in Jacksonville. It will provide more opportunities and services to the […]
October 1, 2024
Jaguars Give and Go Tickets
When you purchase your Jacksonville Jaguar ticket through ECS4Kids, not only are you supporting your favorite football team, but you’re also helping our community’s most vulnerable youth get a “Head Start” in life. General Admission Tickets – Limited Number of $25 Tickets Available Jaguars vs Tennessee Titans- Sunday, December 29th – 1pm
September 24, 2024
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September 24, 2024
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.” Connie Stophel’s Retirement Announcement Dear Friends, As the President of the Board of Trustees of […]
