Our ministries

Episcopal Charities and Community Services (ECCS) exists to respond to the many social needs across the Diocese of Chicago and to help transform the lives connected to them. This dynamic of response and transformation forms the core and mission of ECCS.

To fulfill this mission, ECCS strengthens and supports its partner agencies, congregational outreach programs, and other faith-based ministries of Christian service that offer hope to all people in the Diocese.

Episcopal Charities stands with its partner agencies through annual financial grants and a capacity building program that helps them increase their own fundraising, raise visibility for their work in the Diocese, and build more effective governing boards. ECCS also works with congregational outreach programs helping them become more thorough and effective in their giving.