11/21/23 Update: ECPAC is the unseen hero in our backyard
Change Their Stories Today, Not Tomorrow
Quick update on our Arvada & Westminster Food Drive for Community Table food pantry. Lots of donations are flowing in and we have added community partners who are helping us: Madrid Acupuncture, Frontline Farming, Classic Colorado Barbers, Jefferson County Democratic Latino Initiative (JDLI), and our information can be found in libraries and community centers throughout Arvada and Westminster. Thank you and please keep donating! Find more info on the flyer:
Change Their Stories Today, Not Tomorrow
As a dedicated Board member of ECPAC, I’ve discovered something extraordinary - a hidden force rewriting the futures of our children right here in Colorado. But this secret needs to be shared and it needs your help to grow. Imagine a world where every child doesn’t just dream of success – they live it. This is our mission at ECPAC. This Colorado Gives Day, let's transform it from a mere day of giving into a launchpad for lifelong success stories.
ECPAC By the Numbers - The Unseen Hero in our Backyard:
Resource Navigation: Assisted 231 families in accessing services, a whopping 24.86% more than last year.
Legislative Victories: Our voice matters – 90% of our supported bills are now law.
Family Health and Wellbeing: 99 families now thriving in a healthier social and emotional environment.
Mental Health: 48 children received support from mental health consultants
Coaching Excellence: 89 Centers and Child Care homes received a staggering 1,653.5 hours of coaching.
Expanding Partnerships: Uniting 77 organizations and families in a common cause.
Professional Empowerment: Empowering 1,287 professionals through 54 training sessions.
Classes and Groups: 19 series with a 46% surge in attendance.
Public Engagement: Amplifying the importance of early childhood to over 6,800 people.
ECPAC’s vision is for all children, their families and early childhood professionals are valued, healthy, and thriving. In a world where loud distractions often drown out what truly matters, your support can shine a light on this crucial work. Let's break the silence together and ensure every child in Colorado is part of this success story. Your support isn’t just a donation – it’s an investment in our children's futures.
Donate here - we are only 12.5% away from reaching our fundraising goal.
Yours in service and hope,
Obi Ezeadi
Link to my full voting record.
Some ways I try to meet you where you are:
I hold weekly office hours (every Monday at 4:30PM at City Hall) - no appointment needed
Text or call me: 720-447-5606
Door-knocking you to meet you where you are, connect you to resources and hear from you about issues I should prioritize
Social Media (Instagram, NextDoor, Threads, Facebook, TikTok)
City Council Town Halls around the city
Obi’s Community Resources Master List