The Board of the ECW is updating its grant opportunities in addition to our annual gifts. Look at our updated grant requirements and application form.
Please contact outreach@ecwchicago.org with questions or concerns. Emails are being monitored by Jane Schenck.
Circle of Friends
We all are witnesses to the protest and unrest that has erupted in Chicago and elsewhere. Off The Street Club is situated where the fires and riots have occurred In Chicago following the protests and unrest following the death of George Floyd.. These peoples’ lives have been totally disrupted.
Plans were made to provide meals for the families in the area served by the Off the Street Club. That plan changed with the input from one woman who encouraged changing the outreach
from dinners to food supplies. As she said, "one dinner is one dinner; a bag of groceries will feed a person for a week". All Saints was a collection point for food and contributions to pay for the groceries.
Off the Street Club is a 100+ year old organization that serves kids and their families by providing a safe environment and activities year-round. All Saints, Western Springs has been part of this circle of friends for over 20 years.
Mask Heroes
When the St. James Cathedral clergy realized they needed to provide face masks for guests of their feeding program they knew who to call, Lisa Rogers Lee. They asked her to lead a mask making ministry and needed at least 150 masks in a week. Lisa was already making masks and called her colleagues for help. She received commitments for 300 masks in one day! Seven sewers including Lisa were able to get those masks ready in time for the clients of St. James Meals. This task also required some creativity as there was an elastic shortage. Lisa commented that what touched her so much during this time is the willingness of people to step up to help those in need, wanting to make a difference and help in any way possible. Congratulations to Lisa and her team!
