Eckan Inc

Eckan Inc., known as the East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corporation, is a community action agency headquartered in Ottawa, Kansas. The organization employs 49 people and generates an annual revenue of $18.9 million. Since its founding in 1966, ECKAN has been dedicated to serving low-income individuals in nine Kansas counties: Anderson, Coffey, Douglas, Franklin, Johnson, Lyon, Miami, Morris, and Osage. ECKAN offers a wide array of services aimed at addressing poverty and promoting self-sufficiency. These services encompass community food and nutrition programs, disaster relief assistance through FEMA, the Head Start Early Childhood Education Program, housing assistance initiatives including the Housing Choice Voucher Program and Housing Counseling and Rentals, outreach and referral services, a Community Volunteer Center, and a Weatherization Program. ECKAN's vision is to eradicate the root causes of poverty within its service area. The organization strives to achieve this through the combined efforts of dedicated individuals, collaborative partnerships, and innovative solutions. ECKAN's mission focuses on identifying and leveraging available resources to empower eligible families and individuals with the essential skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to achieve economic independence. To learn more about Eckan Inc. and its services, visit their website at eckan.org.