Empowering Ethiopian Voices
Building a Stronger Community Together
MISSION, VISION, VALUES, AND GOALS
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Ethiopian Community Association of Chicago (ECAC) is serving the core needs of Ethiopians and other refugees and immigrants as well as promoting Ethiopia’s rich culture and values in Chicagoland and beyond.
VISION
To build a thriving, empowered and fully integrated community that practices and shares its culture and values while taking full advantage of available opportunities.
VALUES AND BELIEFS
The Ethiopian Community Association of Chicago (ECAC) is guided by values of integrity, teamwork, transparency, participation, self-sufficiency, mutual support, impartiality, fairness, and compassion; ECAC observes strict moral and ethical principles in its operations.
GOALS
1
Provide resettlement, adjustment, community integration, and other related supportive services to refugees and immigrants with the aim of enhancing their self-sufficiency and well-being.
2
Provide guidance, counseling, and assistance to newly arriving refugees in their resettlement efforts.
3
Promote educational activities and disseminate instructional material.
4
Provide immigration legal services.
5
Enhance social and cultural activities through the creation of a common center.
6
Encourage, and when deemed necessary, guide individuals striving to start small businesses.
7
Provide quality of life information as well as referral services on education, employment, health care, and housing.
8
Facilitate mutual assistance among community members in times of crisis, serious injuries, serious illness, or death
Our Journey Through the Years
Explore the milestones that have shaped the Ethiopian Community Association of Chicago.
Explore Our Journey and Impact
The Ethiopian Community Association of Chicago (ECAC) was founded in 1984 by a group of Ethiopian immigrants who wanted to create a community organization that would help other Ethiopians adjust to life in Chicago. The organization has since grown to serve a wider range of refugees and immigrants from all over Africa, Asia, South America and the Middle East.
Watch our YouTube video to learn about the rich history and significant impact of the Ethiopian Community Association of Chicago. Discover how we have been serving and empowering the our community in the Chicago area for decades.
Join Us in Making a Difference
Your support can transform lives. By volunteering your time or making a donation, you help us continue our mission to empower the Ethiopian community in Chicago. Together, we can create a brighter future for all.