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Neighbors Helping Neighbors

When local neighbors are facing financial hardship, ECCO is here to provide help and hope. Whether it’s one single service provided like food or financial assistance or years of walking through hardship, our team will encourage, advocate, and develop a system of support focused on helping our neighbors navigate through life’s challenges.

All programs and services strive to help neighbors find a path toward opportunity. ECCO’s ministry of “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” aims to improve the quality of life in our community in a compassionate way that respects the dignity and worth of every person.

What We Do

Assistance

Essential services ECCO provides to local neighbors facing financial hardship.

Guidance

The direction and system of support ECCO provides as we walk with clients along their path to opportunity.

Resources

Connecting our clients to a network of community partners who can help on their journey towards achieving goals.

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Our Daily Inspiration

Sometimes we all need a little help. Each day, the staff and volunteers at ECCO are inspired to carry out our mission of providing assistance, guidance and resources as neighbors navigate through life’s challenges. When we fulfill our mission, we fulfill our place in the community.

Our Vision for the Future

At ECCO, we strive to fulfill our mission so that one day we will see a community where all people can discover a path to opportunity— regardless of background, economic status, race, or beliefs.

Areas We Serve

All ECCO services are available to those who live or work East of the Cooper River, whose income qualifies. Enter your zip code below for the services available. ECCO has several programs, including medical services, prescription assistance, dental services, and our Asset Development Program (ADP), available to tri-county (Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester) residents.

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Community Impact

If we aren’t making an impact, we aren’t fulfilling our mission. At ECCO, we pride ourselves on the results we see from the work we do. While the results are incredible, it is the smiles on the faces of our neighbors that are truly priceless. They inspire us to do good and do more.

Families served through ECCO's life-changing programs

Retail value of food and hygiene products provided to ECCO clients

Number of children living in the homes of ECCO clients

*Based on data collected during our 2024-25 fiscal year.

For Those We Serve

For Our Generous Supporters

“There’s so much love they give. You can just feel it. You just feel so welcome when you walk through their doors. Without them I would’ve been lost.”

– Jackie, ECCO Client

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