Join our Learning Community

Whether you’re a parent, professional, or passionate community member, there’s a place for you in the ECL ecosystem.

Support children and families in your own community by donating your time. Whether you help in a classroom, support event logistics, or offer your expertise, your energy builds brighter futures.

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Make a Difference — One Child, One Hour at a Time

Support children and families in your own community by donating your time.

Whether you help in a classroom, support event logistics, or offer your expertise, your energy builds brighter futures.

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Schools, Employers, and Housing Communities — Let’s Collaborate

We work with mission-aligned partners to co-create care models that meet families where they are.

Let’s bring accessible, enriching care to your space.

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Your Gift Fuels Equity, Learning, and Access

Every donation helps us expand care to under-resourced families, support parenting students, and grow new models of education and economic opportunity.

ECL is a registered nonprofit. All donations are tax-deductible. 
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*Engaging Communities of Learners has applied for recognition of tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. While our application is pending, contributions may not be tax-deductible until our exemption is approved.

Spread the Word. Be a Voice for Change.

Want to help us grow? Ambassadors share ECL with their networks, host small events, and represent our mission on campuses, social media, and in their communities.

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A group of children and three adults are gathered closely, smiling and hugging each other in a classroom with educational posters on the wall and a small chalkboard. They appear to be playing or engaging in a group activity.

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