Episcopal Community Services

Episcopal Community Services has been responding to changing human needs for over 140 years. This year, ECS programs will help more than 2,000 people, including homeless families, children at risk, adults seeking an education and disabled seniors. We are here today because people like you make this vital work possible with your time, talent and treasure.

Although some programs at ECS receive government and foundation support, gifts from individuals make the difference in everything we do. ECS is blessed to have an endowment built by generations of supporters, the income of which covers overhead costs, so 100% of every contributed dollar goes directly to services. 

A gift to ECS is your faith in action. ECS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, contributions to which are tax deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law.

For many years, ECS has recognized our most supportive members through our society levels listed here. ECS welcomes your support at any level, because every dollar supports vital ECS programs for people in need. Society levels are assigned based on a donor's total donations for the fiscal year ending June 30, and all gifts of $125 or more are listed in our annual report.

• Bishop White Circle ($10,000 and above)
• Bishop Guardian ($5,000-$9,999)
• Bishop Trustee ($2,500-$4,999)
• Bishop Steward ($1,000-$2,499)
• Bishop Stevens Society ($500-$999)
• Old St. Paul's Society ($250-$499)
• 1870 Society ($125-$249)
• Friend (up to $124)

Tribute gifts are a thoughtful way to celebrate a birthday, wedding, new baby, graduation or any special occasion and are a great host/hostess gift. These gifts can also serve as a special expression of sympathy by honoring the memory of a friend or relative.

To make a Tribute Gift, click here to make an immediate online contribution. You can use the form to give instantly by credit card or receive an invoice by mail.

The recipient of your tribute will receive a letter from ECS indicating you made a gift and the gift will be listed in our annual report (the amount will not be disclosed).

Now, you can even print your own acknowledgement card instantly. Visit our printable cards section to find just the right one.

You may also call us at 215.351.1460 or send us a letter with the name of the person in whose name you want to make the gift, the occasion, and the name and address of any person who should receive a notification of your gift. Please remember to include your own name and address so that we can give you the proper acknowledgement of your gift, which will be tax deductible for you.

Online Donations:

Three ways to give online!

• Donate through Paypal
• Request an invoice or donate by credit card through the ECS donation page
• Give through Network for Good (includes option for monthly giving).

By Mail:

ECS Development Services
225 S. Third St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Securities:

Donating appreciated securities can save on taxes and increase the impact of your giving. Call 215.351.1460, Mon-Fri, 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. to set up a transfer of securities.

Legacy Gifts:

Visit our Legacy Giving section to learn about creative ways to leave your legacy, including gifts that can benefit you and your loved ones today and help ECS forever.

Volunteer

Visit the volunteer services section for individual and group activities.