East Cooper Community Outreach

06/18/2026

ECCO will be closed on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. We’ll be back on Monday at 10:00 am, ready to serve the community!

Wishing everyone a meaningful day of reflection, remembrance, and celebration. 💚💛❤️

06/16/2026

Some of the most meaningful conversations happen over a glass of wine. 🍷 Last month, we gathered for an intimate Planned Giving Wine & Cheese evening — a relaxed night to explore how including ECCO in your estate plans can create a lasting legacy of help and hope for neighbors in need.

We were honored to hear from ECCO Board Member Conor Duggan of J.P. Morgan Private Bank, who led a thoughtful conversation about estate planning. We were also thrilled to have Rosemary LaVista, a passionate local champion of ECCO's FreeWill program and platform, share how easy and accessible it is to get started on your estate plans today. And we were deeply moved when Helen and Dawes Cooke — longtime ECCO champions and the namesakes of the Helen and M. Dawes Jr. Legacy Society — shared their own commitment to leaving a planned gift to ECCO.

Moments like these remind us why this work matters. Stay tuned for more upcoming events to get involved, including something special for Make a Will Month in August! 💙

06/01/2026

☀️ Hunger Doesn't Take a Vacation. Neither Do We. ☀️

As summer begins, many children lose access to the school meals they rely on during the year. That's why we're proud to launch ECCO's Hunger Doesn't Vacation campaign—working together to ensure local families have access to nutritious food all summer long.

We're especially grateful to the incredible ladies of the Three Sister Club LGA, made up of members from Rivertowne Country Club, Snee Farm Country Club, and Dunes West Country Club, for helping us kick off this important effort!

Through their generosity and hard work, they collected food donations and assembled 212 kid-friendly meal packs, providing several days' worth of breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and special treats for local children. In total, they donated an amazing 1,422 pounds of food to help neighbors this summer.

From oatmeal and peanut butter & jelly essentials to fruit cups, applesauce, cookies, and other kid-friendly staples, every bag was packed with care and compassion. Thank you, Three Sister Club LGA, for showing what it means to be neighbors helping neighbors. 💙

Together, we can make sure no child goes hungry this summer. 👉 Click the link below to make a difference today and help provide meals for local children and families facing food insecurity this summer.

https://eccocharleston.charityproud.org/Donate/Index/30185

05/27/2026

Every item makes a difference. 💙 It’s - help us keep our Wellness Pantry stocked with the essentials our neighbors rely on most.

• Toilet Paper
• Laundry Detergent
• Grits & Oatmeal
• Chicken Noodle Soup
• Canned Beef Stew
• Canned Sweet Peas
• Grits & Oatmeal
• Pasta & Pasta Sauce
• Canned Lima Beans
• Peanut Butter & Jelly

You can drop off food donations Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Donations Entrance. ECCO is located at 1145 Six Mile Road in Mt. Pleasant. Thank you 🩵

05/26/2026

ECCO is proud to count as part of our Circle of Support! Their generosity provided direct funding for ECCO's 2026 Neighbors Helping Neighbors Scholarship initiative - part of our commitment to support the families we serve by investing in the future of their children. The scholarships aim to provide financial assistance to help these young individuals pursue their academic dreams and career ambitions. Scholarships will be awarded to two graduating seniors who are planning to attend college or enter a trade/technical school in the fall of 2026. We're excited to share their stories in the coming weeks.

Help us say thank you to our friends at Carolina One!

05/25/2026

ECCO will be closed Monday, May 25 to celebrate Memorial Day. We'll be back on Tuesday, May 26 at 10:00 am, ready to serve the community!

We wish you a fun and safe weekend! ❤️

05/25/2026

ECCO will be closed Monday, May 25 to celebrate Memorial Day. We’ll be back on Tuesday, May 26 at 10:00 am, ready to serve the community!

We wish you a fun and safe weekend! ❤️

05/19/2026

✨ What a night to remember! ✨

Because of this incredible community, ECCO’s 007 License to Give Gala was an unforgettable evening filled with generosity, celebration, and impact. Together, we raised an amazing $291,000 to help ensure local families continue to have access to food, clothing, healthcare, financial assistance, and critical resources when they need them most.

From raising paddles during our Impact Appeal to bidding in the auction, purchasing raffle tickets, playing games, sponsoring the event, and simply showing up in support—every single person in the room helped make a difference.

Thank you for believing in ECCO’s mission of helping our neighbors navigate through life’s challenges. We are overwhelmed with gratitude for this community and the impact we can make together. 💙

05/19/2026

✨ What a night to remember! ✨

Because of this incredible community, ECCO’s 007 License to Give Gala was an unforgettable evening filled with generosity, celebration, and impact. Together, we raised an amazing $291,000 to help ensure local families continue to have access to food, clothing, healthcare, financial assistance, and critical resources when they need them most.

From raising paddles during our Impact Appeal to bidding in the auction, purchasing raffle tickets, playing games, sponsoring the event, and simply showing up in support—every single person in the room helped make a difference.

Thank you for believing in ECCO’s mission of helping our neighbors navigate through life's challenges. We are overwhelmed with gratitude for this community and the impact we can make together. 💙

05/14/2026