ECDC African Community Center

ECDC African Community CenterSusana Buller-Guzman

What is ECDC? Help Refuges resettle

How is ECDC funded? 100% Government Grants

What programs are available?

Matching Grant Economic self-sufficiency Four to six months

Wilson-Fish Program Financial Assistance Social Services Case Managmenet

Services of the Wilson-Fish Program Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) Refugee Medical Assistance and Medical

Screening (RMA) Case Management Employment Services

Individual Development Accounts (IDA) Increase ability to save

Opportunities for Volunteers Transportation Assistance Translation Services Family Mentorship Fundraising Outreach Cultural Orientation Office Assistance Special Projects

Volunteer Positions Case assistance Receptionist Support Staff

What events does ECDC have World Refuge Day Open House

World Refugee Day

Silent Auction

Entertainment

Open House

In kind donations space

Solution Four Piles:

Women Men Boy Girl

Excel list

Volunteer Training Update training Staff member takes a volunteer class

Culture in Top Management Match Words with actions Be clear of high priorities

Thanks Dustin Rains ECDC African Community Center