About Us
Emmanuel Resource Center aka TheECenter is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit Christian Ministry established to teach and enrich individuals within the Linden community through faith-based services, including biblical and spiritual training concerning the Gospel of Jesus Christ, providing emotional and mental health coaching, educational and literacy help with Pre-K thru 3rd-grade reading readiness and comprehension, basic computer classes, life skills development for teens and adults. Our programs include vision and how it affects your decisions, effective communication, conflict resolution, overcoming shyness, time management, money management, and other topics). We hope to offer the following topics in the future: tutoring (reading, math, vocabulary & spelling), and homework help, which will change individuals' lives and help them build a strong community. Our target area is the Linden community. TheECenter was formed as a place where people can receive these services in a safe, caring, and friendly atmosphere.
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower and transform individuals of all backgrounds by offering free, captivating, and comprehensive educational, social, and financial literacy curriculums, along with biblical instruction and spiritual coaching. With our curriculums and resources, we aim to create a profound and lasting impact on the lives of underprivileged children and their families. By empowering our participants to make informed spiritual, social, and monetary decisions and understand their value, they will gain the tools necessary to overcome obstacles. More educational, spiritual, and financial literacy contributes to a more equitable society, where everyone can attain a better future for themselves and their loved ones.
Our Vision
Our vision is to enrich the Linden Community through faith-based services, biblical and spiritual training, emotional and mental health coaching, early childhood literacy, and life skills development which will impact and change lives. As lives are changed, the Linden Community will change making it a great place to live and work. Our vision is for this work to expand beyond the Linden Community to other underserved areas.
Our History
The idea for TheECenter came to me in 1999 while I was viewing an old bowling alley at Northern Lights Shopping Center, in the Linden area of Columbus, Ohio. The building was empty, and I thought, “This could be a fantastic place to offer tutoring, homework assistance, reading readiness, comprehension, life skills programs, and spiritual training.” I envisioned it as a space where people can engage in recreational activities without worrying about safety, with all programs conducted in a supportive, loving, and Christ-centered environment. As we provide them with a loving, caring, compassionate, and supportive environment, participants get to know our team, which will create opportunities for practical assistance and sharing the gospel.
As I continued to seek guidance, I received the name Emmanuel (God With Us) Resource Center—a place dedicated to providing individuals with the knowledge and skills essential for their life's journey, fostering a legacy, and aiding in the transformation of others through acquired wisdom. The Emmanuel Resource Center will be a gathering spot where divine presence is paramount, offering instruction, training, and support aimed at both practical and spiritual growth. In 2021, our Board of Trustees was established, and during the inaugural meeting, we adopted the nickname “TheECenter”
for the Emmanuel Resource Center. It was at this time we began developing our policies for the organization, programs, and volunteers. We call these our foundational pieces (policies, programs, and volunteers).
TheECenter is a 501c3 nonprofit focused on youth educational growth and enhancing family success, ultimately contributing to a vibrant Linden community.
Core Values
Christian principles of love, compassion, care, and hope have been incorporated into our training, philosophy, and services. Everyone within this organization is committed to living a Christ-centered life, based on the scriptures as stated in Galatians 5:22-23. These scriptures encourage us to show love by serving others and operating with compassion, integrity, trustworthiness, and excellence in the quality of our service to others. As God so loved us, we share that same love, compassion, care, and hope in our training and services to those who attend our programs.
Statement of Organizational Core Values:
1. Christian - acceptance of Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior.
2. Living a Christ-centered scripture-based lifestyle.
3. Love - having a passion for what we do, the people we serve, and each other.
4. Compassion - expressing concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others.
5. Kindness - the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate toward others.
6. Perseverance - determination to get things done.
7. Integrity - Acting honestly and responsibly.
8. Trustworthiness - the ability to be relied on as honest or truthful.
9. Respectfulness - Treating others with fairness, equality, dignity, and respect.
10. Confidentiality - keeping confidential matters confidential.
11. Excellence in the quality of our services.
Youth Power: We believe in the limitless potential of young people and choose to invest in
them as the key to a brighter future for our communities and our world.
Wellbeing: We foster safe spaces that enhance the social, emotional, and physical wellbeing of
young people and their families, while also making our community a safer place to live.
Community- We believe in the value of healthy, lasting relationships between our staff, board,
students, and families, and do our part to contribute to the communities we are part of.
Learning - We treat challenges as learning opportunities and continually evolve to meet the
needs of the students we work with based on what we learn.
We collaborate and build community through partnerships founded on integrity and trust.
These values are consistently communicated to everyone within this organization and to our stakeholders, partners, and collaborators