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Celebrating a Transformative Partnership with Metamorphosis Agency
Every Child Valued is proud to celebrate an extraordinary partnership with Metamorphosis Agency , whose generosity and expertise have helped us reimagine how we serve our community online. Metamorphosis donated the full scope of consulting, design, construction, and technology services behind our new digital experience—a gift that goes far beyond a website. It’s an investment in our families, our programs, and our future. While this work supports all five pillars of our long-
3 days ago1 min read


The ECV After School Program offers more time to practice fine motor skills
Ms. Andrea Price offers children a time for reflection during her "All About Me" class. Small group instruction in literacy is one of the...
Oct 51 min read


ECV Running Club - August 2023
The ECV Running Club is an incredible platform that inspires perseverance! By motivating members to tackle challenges head-on, celebrate their victories, and uplift each other, the club not only boosts their running skills but also fosters a lifelong love for persistence and determination in reaching personal goals. The ECV Running Club instills perseverance with enthusiasm! After all, self-efficacy is an exciting and dynamic state of mind.
Oct 51 min read


Every Child Valued recognized by All Star Giving Foundation
Caldwell, New Jersey Every Child Valued is deeply honored to have been recognized at All Star Giving’s Night of Giving in Caldwell, New Jersey. It was an inspiring evening surrounded by leaders and organizations making a positive difference across our state. We are grateful to All Star Giving for highlighting our mission and the work we do to uplift children in underserved communities. This recognition affirms our ongoing commitment to fostering equity, opportunity, and brigh
Sep 271 min read


Alicia Riggins Leads ECV Running Club for Summer of 2024
The Every Child Valued (ECV) Running Club, founded in the summer of 2023 by Eggerts Crossing Village residents and TCNJ scholar-athletes...
Aug 21, 20241 min read


ECV Running Club – Summer 2023
In just four weeks, we learned to: Have fun running Support each other as a team Develop technical running skills Session 1: July 2023...
Aug 31, 20231 min read


Siani Aikens – “Representation is Important.”
Siani Aikens Siani Aikens arrived at Eggerts Crossing Village when she was in second grade. An Every Child Valued alumna, she has since...
Jul 22, 20233 min read


Celebrating Our Community
Part 1 Integra Feliciano: From its beginning, Lawrence Non-Profit Housing has aspired to improve the lives of those living in and around...
Oct 19, 20224 min read


Ways to Mitigate Loss of Student and Parent School Participation 2020-2021 Report
Every Child Valued (ECV) Takes on Two-Year Fight Against Covid-19 Read the full report by Chelsea Ezzo, Educational Testing Service While the 2020-2021 school year brought significant individual and systemic barriers to student attendance and engagement , ECV coaches and parents coordinated with the Lawrence Township Public Schools to create and deliver practical ways to help address the challenges to academic and Social and Emotional learning. The introduction of a Lea
Oct 9, 20221 min read


Jahmir Anderson flies high for LHS track and field
All Jahmir Anderson ever wanted to do was dunk a basketball. He had no idea where that urge would lead. “I was playing in the fourth grade and I don’t think I ever actually enjoyed basketball,” the Lawrence High senior said. “It was just the love of trying to dunk and then I finally got to that level and it just never translated to real basketball. My freshman year I came out here for track and ever since I hopped on the runway I just fell in love with it.” With good reason.
Jun 5, 20221 min read


Courtney Leonard – ECV Program Director and Star Weaver
When we interview successful Every Child Valued (ECV) alumni, we find one recurring thread consistent with our Stars’ success. We always...
Mar 19, 20223 min read


Jahmir Anderson Stars Again
After a storied career in Track and Field at Lawrence High School , Jahmir Anderson is attending the College of New Jersey majoring in...
Dec 28, 20213 min read


The Olando Family: From Every Child Valued to Usula, Kenya - with love
In 2018, the Orlando family went on a “Mission” from Eggert’s Crossing Village in Lawrence to their father's birthplace in Usula, Kenya
Sep 19, 20212 min read
Breakfast Program Continues Support Through Pandemic
The Breakfast Program launched in September 2018 after ECV applied and secured a grant through the Princeton Area Community Foundation ...
Apr 8, 20212 min read


ECV Star Stories: Prince St. Cyr
When Prince was in fourth grade, he wanted to go to Every Child Valued. Unfortunately, he did not know how to register for the program,...
Mar 25, 20212 min read


ECV Star Stories: Valandra Riggins
When she was in kindergarten at Lawrence Elementary School, Valandra Riggins started at the K-3 grade after-school program offered by...
Mar 2, 20212 min read


Feb 23, 20210 min read


Summer Enrichment Program continues thanks to donors, ETS, LTCF
The Every Child Valued Summer Enrichment Program is based on research that a well-designed summer enrichment program for at-risk children...
Feb 23, 20211 min read
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