Reconstruction of the ECC Campus and buildings began
shortly after Dorian passed. All Hands and Hearts, an
international relief organization, maintained a presence in
Abaco and committed to rebuilding ECC over the next 2
years. Youth on a Mission and other long-time partners
assisted in the process. By June of 2021, all major
restoration on campus was completed. Four buildings
were restored and one new building,Horizon Hall, was
built to replace the Convent building
Full-time special education program begins with 1 teacher and 8 students in a renovated trailer at St. Francis de Sales school. Enrollment grows to 2 teachers and 22 students over 3 years and program moves to a classroom after 2 years.
ECC moves to present location after Catholic Board of Education agrees to accept us as an alternative school under their umbrella. We are granted the use of the old Catholic school property and agree to raise all funds necessary to renovate, expand and operate the school.
A gift provides funds for materials to build Seydel Hall. Volunteers, including Youth on a Mission, a youth mission group from Vero Beach, Florida provide the labor.
Prime Minister Christie visits ECC for dedication of Seydel Hall. Enrollment grows to 44 students and 9 staff.
ECC Campus grows to 3 buildings after Sochet Hall is built to house classrooms and administrative offices. 2007-2011 ECC expands vocational businesses and job internships. Over the next few years, ECC adds the sale of utensil packets, packaged soap, restored furniture, and hand-sewn crafts as products.
Starfish Enterprises (ECC Training Center) opened its doors with 11 full time trainees.
ECC expands Nutrition Program and Tuck Shop with the addition of an outside eating area and kitchen renovations.
ECC has serviced an average of 100 students for the past 5 years.
Hurricane Dorian, (a Category 5+