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- EIN 48-0725806
- (785) 242-7450
- 1320 S Ash St Ste 203 Ottawa KS 66067-3413 USA
- www.eckan.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Economic Development, Microfinance, Rural Economic Development
Mission: To stimulate a better focusing of all available local, state, private and federal resources toward the goal of enabling low-income families and individuals of all ages, in rural and urban areas, to attain the skills, knowledge, attitudes and motivations to secure the opportunities needed for them to become self-sufficient.
Programs: Weatherization program provides weatherization of homes, and other assistance to low income families in the kansas counties of: anderson, coffey, douglas, franklin, lyon, miami, osage and morris.
head start and early head start offer low-income children and families comprehensive and intentional support, designed to promote self sufficiency, healthy growth and development, and success for future experiences. Services are offered through preschool, child care and/or home visitation.
the rental assistance program offers rental assistance to low-income families, enabling them to obtain affordable, quality housing with private landlords.
eckan's mission is to identify and focus available resources that enable eligible families and individuals to attain critical skills, knowledge and attitude necessary to achieve self-sufficiency.