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ECCO Project
Eolia Christian Community Outreach, Inc. (ECCO)
ECCO is an MCC (Mennonite Central Committee) partner that provides clothing
and emergency services to an area often referred to as "the forgotten part"
of Letcher County. ECCO's ministry touches many people, serving their physical
needs, and witnessing the love of Christ.
Eolia is a beautiful area of about 2500 people, and is separated
from the main part of Letcher County by Pine Mountain. This physical
and psychological barrier is difficult for most Letcher Countians
to cross, and seems to impede county services and attention that
may otherwise be available.
In the late 1980's, MCC became involved with Brenda and Tony Gross,
now the directors of ECCO. (See article by
clicking here.) Today, MCC is involved with ECCO through administrative
assistance, encouragement, and logistical support, and some material
and financial support. In 2001, MCC's Appalachia office adopted
a special project focus with ECCO for the expansion of the ECCO
outreach center.
Click on the links to the left to learn more about ECCO and MCC's current involvement.
Learn how you can become involved in this worthwhile ministry.
MCC Appalachia Office
P.O. Box 460, 59A Main St. Whiteburg, KY 41858
Tel: 606.633.5065; e-mail: appalach@mcc.org
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