FSH Thanksgiving Meal Drive feeds 65 families

Family Scholar House (FSH) celebrated Thanksgiving this year with a meal drive, collecting donations from the community and distributing meals to ECTC students and their families in need. Donations allowed FSH to feed 65 families, a total of 343 individuals.

First Generation Week sparks connections

ECTC's first annual First Generation Week saw events to celebrate the tenacity and dedication of first generation students and connect them with faculty, staff and alumni who have walked a similar path to success.

ECTC business degree leads to a variety of careers

Five degree paths, two diploma options and over 15 certificates. See why students are starting their business journey at ECTC!

Sometimes a sandwich bag isn’t just a sandwich bag – sometimes it’s a LIFELINE

ECTC student Hope Yates and her family were struggling to afford household items – not only food, but also basics like sandwich bags for her kids’ packed lunches. She considered putting her degree on hold to help make ends meet, but then she met with Lynette Kennedy, Family Scholar House (FSH) Liaison. Lynette helped Hope obtain items that allowed her to continue her education and focus on her degree, including food, gas cards and, yes, sandwich bags.

“It may sound silly, but being without such normal household items and then being given those items is such a blessing,” Hope said. “Lynette and her team at FSH have made me feel like I’m not alone, and provided me with resources and constant support while I finish my education.”

The average need for students in situations like Hope’s is $250. It does not take much to make a huge impact on someone’s life. Because of FSH, and donors who support initiatives like ECTC’s Student Emergency Fund, Hope is able to continue her dream of higher education.

Please consider supporting students like Hope by donating to ECTC. A gift of any amount will make a difference in the lives of our students. Checks can be made out to ECTC Foundation with FSH Student Emergency Fund in the memo. Donations also can be made online at ECTCforBetterLives.com. Hear more of Hope’s story - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rLt38_Vd-Q

Metallica Scholars program makes a difference in student's life

For Christopher Pollock, the Metallica Scholars Program represented a way up and a way out. The 35-year-old father of three – two boys and one girl – was living with his parents and struggling financially when he saw an advertisement for the Metallica Scholars Program for Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College (ECTC). 

Family Scholar House gains new partner with Warrior Warehouse

Family Scholar House and Helping Hands US Warrior Warehouse recently formed a new partnership to meet the needs of the ECTC community.