Celebrating Our Journey Together: 5 Years of Impact and Growth
Peace!
Warm greetings from The E.C.O. Foundation! It has been some time since we last connected, and we hope this email finds you in good health and high spirits. We wanted to take a moment to reach out and share the incredible journey we've embarked on over the past five years, as well as the immense impact we have made together as a united force for good.
First and foremost, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for your past support and dedication to our cause. Without your invaluable contribution, none of our achievements would have been possible. You have been an integral part of our success, and we are truly humbled by the impact we have collectively made.
Since our humble beginnings, The E.C.O. Foundation has experienced both growth and transformation. We have expanded our programs, broadened our outreach efforts, and deepened our commitment to serving the West Philadelphia community. Allow us to share some of our most significant accomplishments:
Education
Collaborated with over 50 of public, private, charter schools from K-College serving over 6,500 students since 2018
Facilitated over 50 free learning in person and virtual experiences valued at over $75K
Recruited over 50 Guest Educators to serve students while their lead teacher is gone.
Facilitated over 30 professional development and family engagement workshops for adults working for/with students.
Culture
Curated 9 of SOUL (Sounds of Upcoming Legends featuring over 40 of artists for 1500 of guests
Curated the Global Experience fundraiser for 138 of guests to help bridge gaps across cultural groups.
Curated 9 Big Old Kids Parties/Pop Ups for 4500 of guests across the country that helped us raised money for kids while healing the child within them
Curated and hosted over 67 arts and culture experiences at The ECO Center since 2020
Opportunities
Raised $100K in 100 Days so we can OWN The ECO Center and 4 apartments for low/no cost housing
Distributed approximately a quarter million pounds of food to 10,000 families since 2020 across the city of Philadelphia
Recruited and paid over 300 youth in our Young BUL (Bold Unstoppable Leader) Program since 2020 in North, West, and Southwest Philadelphia.
Hired 106 of employees/contractors since 2018
Grew from 2 adult employees/contractors to 20 in two years
We firmly believe that our achievements are a testament to the dedication and passion of our incredible volunteers + community. It is through the unwavering support that we have been able to bring about tangible, positive change with our organization.
Once again, we extend our deepest gratitude for your past support and friendship. Together, we have achieved so much, and with your continued involvement, we know we can accomplish even greater things in the years to come.
Thank you for being an integral part of our journey.
Peace and Love,
The ECO Foundation