ECCO was created as a non-profit in 2006 and has been providing emergency outreach services to the citizens of Elbert County since then. ECCO works with families to help them become self-sufficient and one of their core purposes is offering emergency client services to individuals. They can also refer clients to other agencies that can provide additional or different types of assistance. Another key service is providing coaching and life skills development to clients in budgeting, job search, financial planning and self development.

ECCO also gives back through larger community wide efforts, like helping to provide winter outerwear and school supplies or collaborating with local agencies and community groups to collect gifts and food items for children and families for the holidays. Clients are referred by social services, victims’ advocates, women’s crisis and family outreach centers, schools, churches, and others in the community. Additionally, they provide an option for community service for home school families, 4-H, and the local judicial systems.