East End Community Services Corporation

Overview

East End Community Services Corporation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to holistic community transformation in East Dayton, Ohio. It focuses on providing a range of community support and growth services, with a mission to build a prosperous, caring, and healthy community that nurtures disadvantaged children towards success.

History and Development

In July 2017, East End Community Services merged with the WestCare Foundation, a national nonprofit offering health and human services. This partnership significantly enhanced East End's capacity by providing professional development services, employee benefits, and grant writing support, contributing to a more sustainable future for the organization[1][3][4].

Programs and Services

East End Community Services offers a diverse portfolio of programs designed to address various needs within the community:

• Treatment & Rehabilitation: Provides outpatient peer support and employment assistance.
• Emergency Support: Offers food pantry/assistance programs.
• Education & Prevention: Includes community outreach for substance use disorder and mental health, older adult outreach, community engagement center activities, life skills classes, afterschool programs, and risky behaviors prevention initiatives.
• Criminal Justice: Delivers peer support services for adults in Drug Court and pre-release anger management.
• Neighborhood Revitalization: Focuses on drug abuse prevention, access to treatment, and recovery supports.
• Food Access Resiliency Enterprise (FARE): Enhances food security in East Dayton by improving access to affordable, nutritious food.
• Housing and Economic Development: Works to provide quality, affordable housing, recognizing its importance for family stability and safety.

Impact

East End plays a critical role in addressing the opioid epidemic and related social issues in Montgomery County. It collaborates with local authorities to identify individuals in need of support and connects them with vital services. The organization has also expanded its services through programs like Camp Mariposa, which supports children affected by addiction[4]. Additionally, East End offers free pediatric healthcare and family wellness education, benefiting hundreds of children and women in the community[5].

Governance and Partnerships

East End Community Services operates under a board of directors composed of community leaders and professionals. Its partnership with the WestCare Foundation has enhanced its capabilities by accessing more resources and expertise, which aligns with its mission to strengthen community services[3][4].