ECAGP is committed to promoting the social, economic, educational, health and community wellbeing of its members. They promote and preserve Ethiopian cultures and traditions for children of Ethiopians in diaspora to help them appreciate their heritage.
Grants Awarded
Bridges of Belonging: ECAGP Community Wellness Initiative
- Year Awarded:
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2026
- Grant Program:
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Community Fund for Immigrant Wellness
- Grant Amount:
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$30,000
Ethiopian Community Association of Greater Philadelphia was funded to implement the Bridges of Belonging Community Wellness Initiative, providing culturally grounded wellness programs for Ethiopian and Eritrean elders, men, youth, and faith leaders through wellness circles, mentorship, cultural education, mental health training, and community partnerships.
Age with Grace: Ethiopian Cultural and Community Empowerment Initiative
- Year Awarded:
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2025
- Grant Program:
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Community Fund for Immigrant Wellness
- Grant Amount:
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$30,000
The Ethiopian Community Association of Greater Philadelphia (ECAGP) offers a wide range of culturally relevant programs for the Ethiopian community. ECAGP received support for its broader efforts to foster wellness and connection through youth mentorship, health fairs, translation services, intergenerational dialogue, and culturally relevant community programming.
Mental Health Council’s Crisis Support Program and Team
- Year Awarded:
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2022
- Grant Program:
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Community Fund for Immigrant Wellness
- Grant Amount:
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$50,000
The Ethiopian Community Association of Greater Philadelphia was awarded a grant to support their Mental Health Council’s Crisis Support Program and Team. The program, which serves largely Ethiopian immigrants in Philadelphia, added a Community Mental Health Coordinator to their team who assisted in building mental health awareness, triaging mental health crises and managing referrals.
