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Month	Date	Event	Note
July	4	Independence Day	Elaine Clark Center closed for all programs
August	1	Summer Camp Ends
August	4-29	HOH Camp
August	4	First Day	ECHO After School Program
September	1	Labor Day	Elaine Clark Center Closed for all programs
September	2	First Day of School	Academy – First Semester Begins
October	10	Teacher Workday	Elaine Clark Center closed for all Programs
November	24-26	Thanksgiving Break	Academy Closed; Child Development and ECHO Open
November	27-28	Thanksgiving Holiday	Elaine Clark Center closed for all Programs
December	19	Last Day of Classes	Academy – End of First Semester
December	22-23	Winter Break Respite	Child Development, ECC Life and ECHO Open
December	24-26	Christmas Holiday	Elaine Clark Center closed for all Programs
December	29-31	Winter Break Respite	Child Development, ECC Life and ECHO Open
January	1-2	New Year’s Holiday	Elaine Clark Center closed for all Programs
January	5	First Day of Classes	Academy – Second Semester Begins
January	19	MLK Holiday	Elaine Clark Center closed for all programs
April	3	Teacher Workday	Elaine Clark Center Closed for all Program
April	6-10	DeKalb Spring Break	ECHO School Break Camp
April	6-10	Spring Break	Academy Closed
May	22	Last Day of School	Academy – Second Semester Ends
May	25	Memorial Day	Elaine Clark Center closed for all programs
May	26-29	Summer Prep	No After School or Summer Camp
June	1	First Day of Camp	ECHO Summer Camp

Reflecting on Hustle for Hope: A Community That Showed Up

It’s been about ten days since the Hustle for Hope, and we’ve had a little time to reflect…Yes, the event raised critical funds.Yes, we welcomed athletes, sponsors, volunteers, VIPs, families, and...

Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week at the Elaine Clark Center

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week at the Elaine Clark Center… and honestly, one week hardly feels like enough. 💙Every day, our teachers do far more than teach.They celebrate first words, first steps,...

Thank You for an Incredible Hustle for Hope!

What a day! Because of you, Hustle for Hope was an incredible success — and together, we raised more than $40,000 to support the children, young adults, and families served by the Elaine Clark...

Hustle for Hope Kicks Off Tomorrow!

Shoe laces are tied.T-shirts are stacked and ready.Water stations are set.VIP cups are prepped and waiting 🥂Volunteers are in place.The course is ready.All that’s missing… is you.Tomorrow morning,...

Last Call for Hustle for Hope – Don’t Miss Your Moment

It looks like the rain is going to hold off for Hustle for Hope this Saturday 👀So now… what’s your excuse?We’re just days away from the start line, and there are only a few spots left for both...

We Exceeded Our Hustle for Hope Sponsorship Goal!

We set a goal for Hustle for Hope sponsorships this year……and then our community did what it does best—showed up BIG.Because of these incredible businesses, we didn’t just hit our goal—we EXCEEDED...

He Understood the Hustle for Hope Assignment

We said Hustle for Hope…He understood the assignment.No waiting. No overthinking. Just GO.Meanwhile, registration is still open… for now 👀Don’t get left behind. Sign up today:https://www...

Only 20 VIP Spots Left for Hustle for Hope!

We’re down to the FINAL 20 VIP spots for Hustle for Hope.Once they’re gone… they’re gone. No “just one more,” no waitlist magic.If you’ve been thinking about VIP, this is your moment:✨ Premium...

Last Chance to Save on Hustle for Hope Registration

We’re getting close!Race entries for Hustle for Hope increase to $45 on Wednesday, April 21!Jump in now and save $5…or wait and make it an extra $5 donation to support the incredible kids at ECC...

A Family Celebration at Hustle for Hope

It’s more than just a race—it’s a celebration!Bring the whole family for:👶 The Diaper Derby🏃‍♂️ The Tot Trot🍦 King of Pops popsicles🎁 Envelope Grab Bag surprisesThe Hustle for Hope is designed...

Upgrade Your Hustle for Hope with the VIP Experience

Want to hustle in style? Upgrade your race day with our VIP Experience!Choose your level:✨ Elaine VIP:Bottomless mimosas & Bloody Marys at Chamblee Tap & Market or The Harvey✨ Clark VIP:All the...

Why We Hustle for Hope

Why do we hustle?At the Elaine Clark Center, every step you take on race day helps fund critical scholarships, therapies, and inclusive education for children and young adults with special needs...

Only 11 Days Until Hustle for Hope!

Only 11 days until the Hustle for Hope! Whether you run, walk, or roll, this is a race for all paces. Join us in Chamblee on April 25 for a morning of community, inclusion, and fun.Choose your...

Thank You to Our Hustle for Hope Sponsors

We couldn’t make Hustle for Hope happen without the incredible support of our sponsors.These partners aren’t just logos on a banner—they’re organizations and people who believe in inclusion,...

Elite Hustle for Hope Training (or Something Like It)

🚨 Elite Hustle for Hope training footage 🚨No days off.No excuses.Questionable driving form.Zero regard for personal space. 😅We’re seeing:✔️ Aggressive pacing✔️ Strong push technique✔️ Absolute...

Hustle for Hope Race Day Timeline: Your Game Plan

⏰ Hustle for Hope Race Day Timeline — Here’s Your Game PlanWe’ve got a full morning of movement, energy, and community—here’s how your day will flow:🟢 8:00 AM – Registration & Packet Pickup Opens...

Hustle for Hope: A Race for Every Pace

🏃‍♀️ Ready to Hustle for Hope? Here’s Your Course.Whether you’re racing, walking, rolling, or cheering from the sidelines—we’ve got a route for you.✔️ 1K Fun RunPerfect for families, first-timers,...

18 Days Until Hustle for Hope—Don’t Miss It!

We’re officially down to 18 days until Hustle for Hope!There’s still time to register—but not much.Join us for an inclusive 5K or 1K right here in Chamblee, supporting children and young adults...

Welcoming Our 2026 Hustle for Hope Sponsors

We’re proud to welcome our 2026 Hustle for Hope sponsors! 💙Your support fuels our mission and helps create a more inclusive community for the children and young adults we serve.Thank you for being...

ECC Closed Friday, April 3 for Teacher Workday

We will be closed on Friday, April 3 for a Teacher Workday.Our team will be using this time to plan, prepare, and continue building the thoughtful, individualized experiences that make the Elaine...

A Little April Fools' Fun at the Elaine Clark Center

After careful consideration, we’ve made a major decision…Starting immediately, all Elaine Clark Center staff will be replaced by highly trained toddlers.Benefits include:✔️ Unlimited energy✔️...

This Is What Community Looks Like

This is what community looks like.Joy. Connection. Belonging.At the Elaine Clark Center, these moments happen every single day—because every child and young adult deserves a place where they are...

Hustle for Hope 2026 Sponsorship Information

Interested in supporting this year’s Hustle for Hope as a sponsor?You can find all the details, opportunities, and sponsorship levels at the link below:https://tinyurl.com/2026HustleSponsorYour...

Inclusive Education in Action at the Elaine Clark Center

Inclusive education is built on a foundation of trust, patience, and genuine connection.This moment between Ozzy and his student at the Elaine Clark Center is a perfect example of our mission in...

One Month Until Hustle for Hope!

We are officially 1 month away from the Hustle for Hope.30 days.That’s it.Time to sign up.Time to invite your friends.Time to show up for something bigger than yourself.Whether you run, walk, or...

The Power of Giving Locally to Strengthen Inclusive Communities

Local giving has the power to transform entire communities, especially when it supports organizations that uplift children and young adults with disabilities. Even the smallest contribution can...

Join Us for Hustle for Hope on April 25, 2026!

Join the Elaine Clark Center’s Hustle for Hope on April 25, 2026! 🏃‍♂️Enjoy an inclusive, flat 5K or 1K through Chamblee—all in support of children and young adults with special needs. Come for...

Finding Joy in the Simple Moments

There’s something special about a swing and a little sunshine. ☀️The feeling of moving through the air, the rhythm, the laughter—it’s more than just play. It’s freedom. It’s confidence. It’s pure...

Choose Your Own Adventure at Hustle for Hope 2025

I have some thoughts about the Hustle for Hope…Running?No thank you. Hard pass. Absolutely not.You will not find me out there chasing a finish line, sweating, and questioning my life choices...

A Limerick for the Elaine Clark Center

There once was a place full of cheer,Where every child’s voice you could hear,With laughter and care,And love everywhere,Elaine Clark shines bright all the year. Happy St. Patrick's Day!...

Introducing Mr. C’s Adaptive Music Program at ECC!

We’re excited to share the latest offering from our favorite music teacher, Ozzy C — Mr. C’s Adaptive Music Program!Starting this April, Ozzy will be hosting adaptive music classes every Saturday...

Be Part of Something Meaningful: Join Us for the Elaine Clark Center Day of Service

It truly takes a village to make the Elaine Clark Center shine — and our annual Day of Service is the perfect example of what happens when that village comes together with purpose and heart.Each...

Moments outside are just as important

Sometimes the most important moments aren’t in a classroom.They’re right here — sitting in the sunshine, sharing a laugh, and building friendships.At the **Elaine Clark Center**, these simple...

Join Us for the Elaine Clark Center Day of Service on March 21!

There’s a certain look our students give when they notice something is out of place—maybe a favorite swing needs tightening, a classroom shelf needs reorganizing, or the garden beds could use a...

Join Us for Day of Service: Make a Hands-On Impact on March 21

Day of Service is almost here, and we’d love to have you with us on March 21. If you’ve been looking for an easy, meaningful, hands-on way to support the Elaine Clark Center, this is the perfect...

Moments That Matter: Finding Joy in the Sunshine at ECC

There are some things you simply can’t manufacture.The way her face lights up.The way she leans into the warmth.The way sunshine feels like the best thing in the world.For her, sitting in the sun...

Join Us Tonight at The Harvey: Good Food, Great Company, and Support for ECC

If you love the Elaine Clark Center, we’d love to see you tonight at The Harvey for dinner!Join us for a great meal, warm conversation, and an easy way to support the children, families, and...

Quiet Moments, Big Growth: How Individualized Support Transforms Learning at ECC

Sometimes the biggest growth happens in the quiet moments.A pair of scissors.A coloring page.A trusted adult sitting close by.At the Elaine Clark Center, learning isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s...

Join Us for the Elaine Clark Center Day of Service: Help Us Refresh, Restore, and Renew

🌿🧹 It’s Time to Roll Up Our Sleeves for the Kids at the Elaine Clark Center 🧹🌿Our annual Day of Service is right around the corner, and we’re calling on our community to help us make the Elaine...

Heart Work, Not Hard Work: Join Our Day of Service – March 21

Every year there is one day when the Elaine Clark Center doesn’t just teach community — we see it show up in work gloves, paint clothes, and a whole lot of generosity. Our Day of Service is...

Building Confidence One Block at a Time: Why Play Matters at ECC

Very important work is happening here.No distractions.No small talk.No adults allowed to “help.”Just two engineers carefully designing… something we are not qualified to understand.At the Elaine...

Little Moments, Big Impact: How Early Inclusion Shapes Lifelong Skills

They don’t know words like inclusion or community yet.They just know this: there’s space at the easel for one more friend.At the Elaine Clark Center, friendships start early. What begins as side-by...

Chamblee, We Need You: Join Us for the Hustle for Hope on April 25!

Chamblee friends — we need you.On April 25, the lawn at Chamblee City Hall is transforming into the happiest race you’ve ever seen. The Hustle for Hope: A Race for ALL Paces isn’t about competition...

Why the Hustle for Hope Is a Race for ALL Paces

We told him it was the Hustle for Hope: A Race for ALL Paces. Not everyone wakes up excited about a 5K — and that’s okay. Because while the race itself may last just one morning, the impact it...

The Many Hats We Wear — and the Joy Our Students Bring

We all wear a lot of hats in life — parent, friend, coworker, neighbor, caregiver, volunteer. But let’s be honest: hats never look quite as good on us as they do on these adorable kids.At the...

A Night to Shine: Celebrating Joy, Confidence, and Community

A Night to Shine truly lived up to its name.Last Friday, our Young Adult students stepped into an evening they won’t soon forget — their Prom. It was a night filled with anticipation, celebration,...

We Have a Winner! 🎉

The Elaine Clark Center is thrilled to announce the winner of our 14 Days of Love Atlanta Hawks Raffle…Congratulations to Myles Henderson!Myles was randomly selected from the many families, friends...

Last Chance to Enter: Support ECC and Win Atlanta Hawks Tickets!

Our Atlanta Hawks ticket raffle is almost closed — and there’s still time for you to jump in and make a meaningful difference for the children and teachers at the Elaine Clark Center.Entering is...

Honoring 25 Years of Leadership, Heart, and Impact at the Elaine Clark Center

Today, our hearts are full of gratitude as we honor a milestone that has shaped the very soul of the Elaine Clark Center: 25 years of extraordinary leadership from our Executive Director.For a...

Top 5 Reasons to Participate in 14 Days of ECC Love 💙

At the Elaine Clark Center, love isn’t just a theme — it’s the heartbeat of everything we do. From our inclusive classrooms to our therapy‑integrated programs and family partnerships, every moment...

Days 5 & 6 of Our 14 Days of ECC Love: Celebrating Summer Camp, Chef Brian, and Nurse Christine

Days 5 & 6 of our 14 Days of ECC LoveToday, we’re celebrating three summertime MVPs: Summer Camp, Chef Brian, and Nurse Christine.Summer Camp at the Elaine Clark Center is pure joy. Our halls come...

Days 3 & 4 of Our 14 Days of Love: Honoring Our Volunteers and Sponsors

Days 3 & 4 of our 14 Days of LoveToday, we’re showing love to the people who make everything possible—our volunteers and sponsors.The mission of the Elaine Clark Center doesn’t happen by accident....

Day 2 of Our 14 Days of Love: Celebrating Our ECC Families

Day 2 (a little late 😉) of our 14 Days of LoveWe love our families.At the Elaine Clark Center, support doesn’t end with our students—it extends to the entire family. Parents, grandparents,...

Day 5 of Our 14 Days of Love: Celebrating the Heart of ECC—Our Teachers

Day 5 of our 14 Days of Love 💙We’re starting at the beginning—because this one matters most.Day 1: We love our teachers.Our teachers are the front lines of everything we do at the Elaine Clark...

14 Days of Love at the Elaine Clark Center

14 Days of Love at the Elaine Clark Center Love looks a little different at the Elaine Clark Center.It looks like children discovering independence.It looks like families finding community.It...

Join Us for the Elaine Clark Center Day of Service on March 21

The Elaine Clark Center is excited to host our annual Day of Service on Saturday, March 21, starting at 9:00 a.m.—and we’d love to have you join us!This special day brings together volunteers from...

Where Friendships Grow: The Beauty of Belonging at the Elaine Clark Center

Two friends. One book. A quiet moment that says everything.At the Elaine Clark Center, some of the most meaningful connections happen in the simplest moments—two children sitting close, sharing a...

Supporting All Abilities: 55 Years with the Elaine Clark Center

For over 55 years, the Elaine Clark Center has been a pillar of support for children of all abilities in our community. We've seen firsthand how much love, care, and commitment go into helping each...

Best Friends

Best Friends, Big Feelings, and a Place Where Belonging Comes FirstSome of the most important learning that happens at the Elaine Clark Center doesn’t happen at a desk.It happens on the playground...

Discover the Joy of Giving Back at the Elaine Clark Center

Looking for a meaningful way to give back this year? The Elaine Clark Center welcomes community members who want to make a real difference in the lives of children of all abilities. Whether you...

Opening Doors to Brighter Futures: The Frank Clark Memorial Scholarship Fund

Every child deserves the opportunity to shine—regardless of background, income, or ability. At the Elaine Clark Center, this belief is at the heart of everything we do. We know that with the right...

Friends are important.

Sometimes, we all need a little help from our friends!...

YMSL working hard at Elaine Clark Center

The boys at the Young Men's Service League were back at it again helping the Elaine Clark Center on a cold afternoon!Thank you to YMSL for all of your hard work. We appreciate it!...

All Donations Matter

I recently read that someone donated $3 million to WABE. An amazing gift! And it reminded me of something important: while the Elaine Clark Center could absolutely put $3 million to work, our...

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