Our Programs

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Operation Graduate supports good high school students in Delaware County who have been accepted into college and need financial assistance and mentoring. Many Operation Graduate Scholars live in the Chester area but ECC also supports students from public and private schools who live in different areas of Delaware County. ECC Scholars are often first generation college students, and some are immigrants. Operation Graduate Scholars are nominated by a school official or an ECC Board Member. Students provide their college supply lists and our organization shops for their school needs. ECC is proud to support them in their higher education journey in many different ways, including providing mentors in their field of interest, and as they approach the end of their college experience, ECC has volunteers who are waiting to coach them with their resumes and job search.

 Child abuse crosses all socioeconomic and educational levels, all religions, cultures and ethnic groups. Once children are traumatized, their lives become an uphill battle for survival. Every Child Counts, Inc. seeks to decrease the cycle of violence in our community and stop revictimization by teaching survivors of all types of child abuse who access services through ECC about resilience through trauma informed care. For victims who are not ready to talk about their trauma, ECC plans to provide alternative forms of trauma focused therapies: Art therapy, Yoga and Dance/Movement Therapy.

ECC is now serving a completely new type of trauma victim caused by the COVID-19 pandemic - kids who have lost family members. We have teamed up with several groups to provide COVID-19 vaccines to children in the community. To date, our organization has organized three community vaccine clinics.

We remain dedicated to ALL child survivors of trauma in Delco and will continue to assist them in their journey to heal.

Every Child Counts, Inc (ECC) partners with Wesley House Emergency Shelter in Chester, PA to provide Welcome Kits for families who are seeking emergency shelter at this facility. Recipient families will take the supplies provided in the kits with them as they move to their transition homes and eventually to their permanent homes. If you prefer to make a cash donation, please do so now and ECC volunteers and/or Wesley House staff are available to shop for desired items. Go to the “GIVE NOW” tab and any amount you give will be used to make a positive difference in a child’s life. If you would rather shop and donate, here is the wish list for the Wesley House Emergency Shelter:

Twin Mattress Covers    Pots and Pans Sets       Brooms 

       Twin Sheet Sets          Cleaner Spray         Dust Pans

     Disinfectant Spray          Dish Drain                Dishes  

  Standard Size Pillows       Drinking Cups          Sponges 

  Cooking Utensils Sets       Mop Bucket            Hampers

   Crib Sheet Sets      Laundry Detergent          Mop

           Silverware Sets          Youth Blankets        Washcloths 

           Dish Towel Set             Bath Towels           Pot Holders

                       Trash Cans (Kitchen)    

  Providing meals to less fortunate families with children under 18 years old at Thanksgiving and Christmas. This program is supported by donations from the community. Food baskets usually include a turkey or ham with all of the trimmings for a Holiday dinner.  In addition, this program provides presents for low-income and/or high-risk families with children under 11 years old at Christmas time.