About ERfC Collaborations and Partnerships

 

Educational Resources for Children, Inc., (ERfC) is successful in building a number of active collaborations.  Over the past eleven years, individuals, businesses, and community organizations from Enfield and the surrounding communities, have provided support for the development and implementation of after-school activities.  These collaborations make it possible for ERfC to offer after-school programming to families on a sliding fee schedule.  Many children also receive scholarships to attend ERfC Learning Centers.  Community support not only provides a safe place for children after school—but enables ERfC to offer a variety of academic, enrichment and recreational activities for Enfield children.

 

Partnerships Offer Academic and Learning opportunities

ERfC Learning Centers are successful because of the number of individuals who commit to working with staff and volunteers to develop academic programs that expose our children to many different opportunities—including hands on science, math games, and electronics.  Others provide enrichment opportunities in art and music— as well as physical activities in martial arts and basketball.  Businesses sponsor speakers to help with life skills and still others host family holiday programs.

 

Tutoring and Mentoring Opportunities Available

Many partners also provide financial support for academic and enrichment programs, field trips, and special family activities.  Businesses support ERfC by providing early release time for their employees so they can tutor in homework and mentor in activities— while others provide daily snacks and drinks, summer lunches, and monthly dinners for our Family Night activities. 

Sponsorship Opportunities

Community members also have opportunities to support ERfC fundraising efforts to help scholarship children who attend our programs.  ERfC holds an annual Golf Tournament and a   Tennis Tournament every other year.  There are many opportunities to collaborate throughout the year on various fundraisers.  Many organizations and businesses hold fundraising events to help supply items on our Wish List or to provide financial resources to purchase necessary program supplies.

 

New Program Opportunities for Children Each Year

ERfC is committed to providing learning opportunities for Enfield children.  With the help of individuals, community organizations, churches, community service groups, and businesses— more children each year will learn to dance, play musical instruments, sing, participate in team sports, and understand the valuable history of their community.  With the continued help and support of our dedicated partners, new opportunities are added each year. Children in the school-year and summer Learning Centers will explore science, participate in exercise and nutrition activities, develop life skills, and learn about the dangers of drug, alcohol, tobacco and gang activities. 

 

Become an ERfC Partner for Children . . .

Only with the help of the community is it possible

for ERfC to provide these special learning, enrichment,

and recreational opportunities for Enfield children.

 

To learn how you, your business, or organization can partner with ERfC and the ERfC Learning Centers,
email Claire Hall, Executive Director, at erfc@erfc.us or call 860-253-9935 for more information.