Education Connection Academy (ECA) is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit. ECA's purpose is to ensure youth in rural and urban locations have access to quality outreach programs that aide in decreasing delinquent behavior and increasing post-secondary education endeavors. We fulfill our mission by developing community-based, before and after school, and summer programs that are enriched with opportunities for youth to obtain a positive self-image and achieve academic success. In addition, ECA incorporates 21st Century Learning Skills to help youth become better prepared for the workforce, and promote health awareness to help youth reduce the risk of obesity and related illnesses.