ECCO—East Cooper Community Outreach—was born after Hurricane Hugo devastated the South Carolina Lowcountry in 1989. By 2022, skyrocketing demand for ECCO’s services meant they had to move some of their services off-site because their facility was too small.

When ECCO contacted the Winkler Group, they were unsure whether to move to a new location or expand their existing facility. We suggested they ask their donors.  

ECCO’s donors responded with thoughtful input that guided the organization’s decisions. Ultimately, donors wanted them to expand their existing space rather than start from scratch with a new location. Donors also wanted them to rethink the way they serve their neighbors. So, in addition to their facility expansion, ECCO purchased a fleet of vans to take their services to those who cannot get to the facility.