UI@ECBF | community development & outreach

Mission | Partnering with families, and communities to break the cycle of social, spiritual and material poverty.


Vision | All families are reconciled to God where everyone is engaged and thriving in community.


Values | We value reconciliation with God, self and others. The Church. Neighborhood Presence.


Partner Sites | UI@ECBF is currently partnering Emerson Elementary School and South Shore PK-8 School to  coordinate the re-launch of the Dads of Great Students program.


Annual Events

Neighborhood Block Party and Resource Fair (ECC)

Hosted in May


Night Out Against Crime (ECC)

Hosted on the first Tuesday in August


Seattle Community Serve Day

Hosted at local school(s) in late August


Holiday Party (ECC)

Scheduled in December


Outreach Events

Thanksgiving Outreach Dinner


Community Partners

Emerson Elementary School (Dads of Great Students)

South Shore PK-8 (Dads of Great Students)

Seattle Pacific University

UI@ECBF listens event

Throughout February, the Christian Community Development Team (CCDT) is planning different ways of gathering feedback and data from ECBF members. The information gathered during February, will help guide our listening event after church on March 3rd. 


Join us and share your voice! Lunch & childcare will be provided.

emerald city commons

Emerald City Commons (ECC) was completed in 2013 in collaboration with Mercy Housing and Urban Impact. It is a 61-unit mixed use affordable housing development with 6,000 square feet of commercial space serving working families in the Rainier Valley. The facility includes a 5,700 square foot commercial space on the lower level which homes an accessible and high quality fitness center, Rainier Health & Fitness. View Emerald City Commons Calendar and Newsletter for schedules and descriptions of health & wellness, financial stability classes, after school tutoring and more. Follow our Facebook Page for more information.


Contact Mike Nienaber, Resident Services Coordinator for more information.


Programs

ECC Out of School Time hours: 3:00-5:00 Monday thru Thursday


Special Events Coming soon