ELCOC to Host 4th Annual “Slide into Summer Safari” Family Event FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Orlando, FL — The Early Learning Coalition of Orange County (ELCOC) will host its 4th annual “Slide into Summer” Family Services event on Saturday, May 16, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Grand Avenue Neighborhood Center in Orlando. This […]
Orlando, FL –The Early Learning Coalition of Orange County (ELCOC) has successfully concluded its 2026 Diaper Drive, collecting 48,084 diapers to support families in need across Orange County. The eight-week community campaign began January 12, 2026. It included online giving through Amazon and an in-person diaper drop-off event at the Dr. James R. Smith Neighborhood […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 2, 2026 ELCOC Announces Location for 2026 Diaper Drive Community Drop-Off Event Collection Goal: 40,000 Diapers Orlando, FL –The Early Learning Coalition of Orange County (ELCOC) is now collecting diapers to support Orange County families in need as part of its 2026 Diaper Drive. This year’s community goal is to […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Veteran Educator Honored with 2025 ELCOC Teacher of the Year Award Orlando, FL (June 11, 2025) — The Early Learning Coalition of Orange County (ELCOC) proudly announces Contradina Allen, a seasoned educator with over 30 years of experience, as the recipient of the 2025 ELCOC Teacher of the Year Award. Allen, a […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 20, 2025ORLANDO, FL – Hundreds of Orange County families are now set up for summer learning success thanks to the Early Learning Coalition of Orange County’s (ELCOC) third annual “Slide into Summer” Family Services Event, held Saturday, May 17th, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Grand Avenue Neighborhood Center in […]
Orlando, FL – The Early Learning Coalition of Orange County (ELCOC) is thrilled to announce the overwhelming success of its annual Diaper Drive, surpassing its original goal of 30,000 diapers by an impressive 65%. Thanks to the generosity of the community, ELCOC collected 49,494 diapers, all of which will be donated to the Central Florida Diaper Bank to support families in need.
Orlando, FL –The Early Learning Coalition of Orange County (ELCOC) is now collecting diapers for Orange County families. This year’s goal is 30,000 diapers. All diapers will be delivered to the Central Florida Diaper Bank. Babies use up to 3,000 diapers in their first year of life alone. Pull-ups are also needed during toilet training with the goal of a child not needing diapers at all.
The Early Learning Coalition of Orange County, Orange County Public Schools, and MarcoPolo are now providing VPK (voluntary pre-kindergarten) enrolled children the “MarcoPolo World School-Transition to Kindergarten and Beyond” program to use at home.
Orlando, FL – The Early Learning Coalition of Orange County (ELCOC) is thrilled to announce another wonderfully attended Slide into Summer event. More than 300 families joined the ELCOC for a day aimed at promoting family engagement and literacy.
Orlando, FL – In an amazing display of community support, the Early Learning Coalition of Orange County and Head Start of Orange County exceeded their target goal of 15,000 diapers. They collected 25,594 diapers for this year’s diaper drive. All diapers donated were collected for the Central Florida Diaper Bank.
