Programs

ECS has long-term programs on Health, Education, and Small Business Support

 

Our Programs

Social Services

ECS provides social services to its community, including referrals for housing and employment and citizenship services. Historically this work has been focused on helping first-generation Ethiopians who are new to the US, and ECS has recently extended these services to second generation community members. ECS also provides support with legal paperwork such as powers of attorney forms and notarization.

Social Services

ECS provides social services to its community, including referrals for housing and employment and citizenship services. Historically this work has been focused on helping first-generation Ethiopians who are new to the US, and ECS has recently extended these services to second generation community members. ECS also provides support with legal paperwork such as powers of attorney forms and notarization.

Health

Promotion of Seniors’ Health Program (POSH P) improves the health outcomes of seniors through prevention and management of chronic diseases and healthy living. Some of the activities include bi-monthly expert-led discussions, group exercises, and senior luncheons.

Small Business Support

Provides information, workshops, and one-on-one coaching for Small Business owners to help them access grants, affordable capital, and other resources to grow their business.

Business Resiliency

ECS works to promote and sustain small businesses within the Ethiopian community as a member of the Small Business Resiliency Network sponsored by the Washington State Department of Commerce. Through the program, ECS provides culturally relevant support, including education and job placement assistance, to small business owners within the Ethiopian community.

Education/Cultural competence

Education Program includes cultural education, after-school tutorials, coding classes, and a summer camp for children. We celebrate Ethiopian traditions and culture with the aim of sharing the rich Ethiopian culture with the second generation, as well as the broader community we live in.