A Word From Our Program Director, Marcia Erickson
"I joined ECC as a temporary staff member earlier this year. I want to share my unique view of this remarkable team of interns. For example..."
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New Website!
Our two student PR Directors have been working hard this month by undertaking a big project: re-vamping the ECC website. Check it out here!
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Greetings!
Dear Friends,
The holidays are rapidly approaching and with that, visions of family and friends sharing laughter and merriment over bountiful meals fills our heads. For many families in East Austin, this vision is not shared. Many in our community do not consider this time of year a particularly special one. In fact, it only brings more attention to the struggles they face. During this time of year reflect on the blessings and good fortune in your life and consider making a donation to support ECC in our efforts to make the holidays a little brighter for those in our community.
All the best,
Sly Majid
Executive Director
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Holiday Fundraising Drive
Please join us this year in supporting Eastside Community Connection during its annual holiday fundraising drive.
Our goal this year is to raise $10,000 to maintain and expand our services during the year. The support of individuals such as yourself will be what allows us to continue serving thousands of nearby families and engaging hundreds of students in community service that will pay immeasurable dividends for years to come.
I hope you will consider a donation of $10, $25, $50, $100 or $500 to Eastside Community Connection during this holiday season. Consider skipping buying a cup of coffee or bringing your own lunch from home and making a modest donation instead.
Read more to learn about how you can help out!
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Special Events
The Eastside Haunting presents Tower of Terror was a huge success, raising $10,348.71 for Eastside Community Connnection. This amount includes $6,500 from sponsorships, $765 from the silent auction, and $6,882.48 from online ticket sales. The party was held in The Austonian, the highest residential building in Texas, with over 250 guests in attendance. Catering was courtesy of Word of Mouth Catering and the Intercontinental Stephen F. Austin. Special thanks goes out to all our sponsors, in-kind contributors, and guests for making it an evening to remember.
Kristie Tran ECC Event Planner |
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Program Updates
Our student interns work hard to keep Eastside Community Connection running. Read about what special projects each of them have been working on during the Fall 2011 semester.
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A Big "Thanks" to Our Donors!
Without your contribution to Eastside Community Connection, our daily operations and special programs would not be possible. Thank you for your continued support.
August
The Yarborough Foundation
Homeaway.com Inc
Metroplex Distribution Corporation
September
Memorial Methodist Church
First American Title Insurance
Joseph Ciccarello
Metroplex Distribution Corporation
October
Austin Newcastle Homes, LP
Paragon Lending
Carl Mica
Edward Graham Davis
RedWave Consulting, LLC
Independence Title Company
Centene Management Company LLC
MPH Texas Group Inc.
Metroplex Distribution Corporation
Austin Terrier, LLC
Bart Taylor Insurance
Madelene Webster
Nan Walker McGrew
Metroplex Distribution Corporation
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Gentleman's Tailgate
Special thanks to Michael Harrell for hosting the Gentleman's Tailgate during football season on behalf of Eastside Community Connection. Hook 'em Horns!
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