Your support reaches over 650 children in public schools and their families through ECS’ Out-of-School Time (OST) program. OST is more than after-school care. It’s an engine of economic mobility. By providing a safe, enriching environment for children, OST allows parents to pursue and maintain employment. It also connects families to ECS’s full range of economic mobility programs, including:

• MindSet coaching
• Emergency funds
• Workshops on housing, financial health, and wellness
• Access to resources that support long-term stability

Your EITC gift helps ECS strengthen families, support public education, and build pathways to economic mobility.

It’s simple. Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program lets you redirect your state tax dollars to support educational programs—like those run by ECS.

Instead of sending your full tax payment to Harrisburg, you can apply to give a portion directly to ECS. Your contribution supports care and education for over 650 children in public schools and fuels economic mobility for their families.

You’re already paying taxes—this lets you choose where they go. The process is straightforward, and ECS can help guide you. You get a significant tax credit—up to 90%—for your contribution. It’s a win-win: You support public education, strengthen families, and invest in community transformation in West Philadelphia.

Yes—it’s surprisingly easy. Once approved for the EITC program, you simply make your contribution to ECS and receive a state tax credit of up to 90%.

ECS works with trusted partners who can walk you through the process, whether you’re a business or an individual. Most donors find it takes less than an hour to complete everything.

Here’s what makes it simple:

• ECS provides clear instructions and support
• You choose how much to give, within program limits
• You receive documentation for your tax filing
• It’s one of the most effective ways to leverage your tax dollars to support public education and economic mobility in West Philadelphia.

Both. If you pay Pennsylvania state income tax, you may be eligible to redirect a portion of your tax payment to ECS. It’s a powerful way to support public education and economic mobility in your community—without increasing your out-of-pocket expenses.

Whether you are an individual taxpayer or a business (corporation or business owner) looking to make a meaningful impact, EITC giving is a smart and simple way to invest in West Philadelphia’s future.