“Access to quality after school programs and enrichment activities is directly tied to income. According to the 2020 ‘America After 3.” report by Afterschool Alliance, 1 out of 10 adults reported that after school programs are important to their community, however, more that 19 million are unable to enroll in an after school program. ECAP’s Books and Beyond After School program is providing this opportunity for working poor families and families with low income.
Students receive homework assistance and tutoring covering the basic subjects: Math, English and Science, are engaged in enrichment and physical activities. Students also actively participate in STEM activities, chess, yoga, dance, and various sports as well as go on trips and to the Eastchester pool.
Working families benefit from the after school program as they can focus and not miss work because they have a safe pace for their children to go while at work. The after school and summer programs provide adult supervision which makes the children feel safe, promotes positive youth development and reduces risky behaviors.
Thanks to The Community Fund’s support, ECAP not only sustains these programs but also collaborates with other organizations to offer them at a no cost to the families we serve.”
Westcop and ECAP remain steadfast in our commitment to empowering individuals and families to rise out of poverty and achieve greater self-sufficiency.
ECAP’s essential programs and services serving 404 BET families include a food pantry which serves over 150 families monthly. Last year, ECAP distributed over 60,000 pounds of food to 364 families facing food insecurity. We also provided 180 holiday and Thanksgiving food baskets, helping families celebrate the season with dignity. To support seniors and help them maintain their independence, ECAP delivered food monthly to 40 seniors directly to their homes. Other programs and services include:
Case Management
Employment & Employment Support
Back-to-School Program
Nutrition & Wellness Support
Senior & Disabled Wellness Programs
Clothing & Furniture Distribution
Holiday Gifts and Support
Summer Youth Employment
Referral Services
Our programs continue to make a measurable impact in the Hudson Valley, and we are grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with partners like you to further our mission. We look forward to working together to continue creating stronger, healthier, and more resilient communities.
The Eastchester Community Action Program (ECAP), through partnerships and collaborations has been providing an array of services to meet the ever-changing needs of seniors with fixed incomes, working poor and families with low-income families living in Tuckahoe, Eastchester, and Bronxville since 1965.
ECAP’s programs and services include a food pantry which serves over 150 families monthly, an afterschool program, summer camp, holiday meals, toys, and clothing distribution, summer youth employment, and employment and training assistance as well as advocacy and referrals.
ECAP is one of the 10 Community Action Programs (CAP), located throughout Westchester, Rockland, and Putnam counties, and operated by the Westchester Community Opportunity Program (WestCOP).