| Last updated on November 23, 2007 |
The Eastern Christian Children's Retreat is a private, non-profit organization created to support individuals with a broad range of mental and physical disabilities. This is done through residential services and programs.
Description:
The Eastern Christian Children's Retreat runs a congregate care facility and three on-site group homes in Wyckoff, 2 community group homes in North Haledon, 2 community group homes in Hawthorne and a supported apartment in Midland Park. The ECCR is contracted by the New Jersey DDD to provide respite care.
History:
In 1965 2 nurses founded the Eastern Christian Children's Retreat. They realized that there were no facilities locally for a home-like setting of care and treatment for children with mental and physical disabilities. These 2 nurses, along with many dedicated volunteers, began the fundraising efforts to build the ECCR. In December 1972 the Eastern Christian Children's Retreat's residential facility was opened. It was the first program of it's kind in New Jersey. Since 1972 the ECCR has grown to meet the changing needs of our residents.
Contact people:
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Kimberly Salles, Community Relations and Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email)
Jayne Press, Executive Director, (phone) |
Office fax number: 201-847-9619
Address:
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700 Mountain Avenue
Wyckoff, NJ 07481
(See a map) |
Web Site: http://www.eccretreat.org
Directions:
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From the SOUTH:
Garden State Parkway North to Exit 160. At end of exit ramp turn left onto Passaic Street and follow signs to Route 4 West to Route 208 North. Exit at Cedar Hill Avenue, Wyckoff. Turn left going over. . . (more) |
Volunteer Reflections
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Overall Experience 
I found love in a special and unique way at ECCR
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If you're feeling down about your own troubles, this is a place where you can experience the full depth of human love. ECCR is a residental facility. The employees, who act very much as parents, relatives, and friends, care for those with severe disabilities. Some of the residents have been there for many years. This is an incredible experience.
posted by Paul_junior on June 19, 2005 |
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