ECKAN – East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Organization

Our Services

ECKAN is a community action agency fighting poverty, helping low-income persons toward self sufficiency in 16 east central Kansas counties.

WE ARE .... ECKAN builds connections and provides program services in East Central Kansas to support the stability, health and engagement of low-income individuals and families. ECKAN’s vision is to take intentional actions to show others we care.

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2021 Weatherization Contractor Bidding Open

LEGAL PUBLICATIONECKAN Weatherization located in Ottawa, Kansas, is a non-profit corporation that does retrofit weatherization work on homes for the elderly, low-income and handicapped. At this time, we are accepting sealed bids for the…

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Tuesday Food Cancellation

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ECKAN 2020 Annual Report

ECKAN is happy to share our 2020 annual report. The report contain service and fiscal information along with several success stories shared by our customers and community partners. Annual Report 2020Download

ECKAN News, Weatherization

Weatherization Program COVID-19 Information

To All Who We Serve, All of us here at ECKAN Weatherization understand this is a challenging and unprecedented time and that everyone has concerns regarding their safety and well-being during this COVID-19 pandemic. Through a collaborative…

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Urgent Needs Survey

ECKAN wants to hear from you! Please take our survey: https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/5565028/ECKAN-Urgent-Needs-Survey This survey is available until May 15th.

ECKAN News, Franklin

New Year, New Home for ECKAN’s Franklin County Community Center

Ottawa—Effective February 3, ECKAN’s Franklin County Community Center is moving to a permanent location, following the flood at Don Woodward last year. ECKAN is excited to be partnering with the Elizabeth Layton Center (ELC) and will be…

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We want your opinion

ECKAN requests your participation in completing this 10-minute anonymous survey to help us better serve you and your community. https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/5297771/2019-ECKAN-Needs-Assessment Please complete the survey by Friday,…

Franklin

Office Space for Rent

Office space at 1320 S. Ash, basement office with elevator access. 1065 sq. ft. of space, reception area and offices. $1,500 a month (includes utilities) and is immediately available. Call 785-242-7450 to schedule an…

Case Management, ECKAN News, Franklin, Housing

ReStart FSS Case Management Helps Meredith Attain Financial Stability

“Going back to feeling hopeless and beaten down is not on my list of goals.” When Meredith Harbison enrolled in 2017 in ECKAN’s ReStart Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program, offered through the Housing Choice Voucher program,…