"It is not the style

 of clothes one wears, neither the kind of automobile one drives, nor the amount of money one has in the bank, that counts. These mean nothing. It is simply service that measures success."

George Washington Carver

 

  

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YOUR SUPPORT IS NEEDED  

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Help us in our efforts

 to

“make life better”

for

individuals, families & the environment

 

 

 

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We seek your support in our efforts to provide uniquely designed programs & services to the many underserved and disenfranchised youth, individuals, and families of Marion County and surrounding areas. The Ebenezer Retreat & Camping Institute (ERCI) Project is a nature-based experiential learning opportunity within and around our 64-acre forestry grounds and facilities. ERCI provides opportunities that expose children, adults and seniors to the beauties and benefits of nature, as well as, provide unlimited educational opportunities.

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Programs & Services

With 40+ years of existing facilities and ground layout, we are in the process of renovations and construction. At the same time we continue to provide and build upon the much needed programs and services for individuals and families who can not afford and/or who may not have had opportunities to benefit from that which nature and the natural environment provides.

Buildings & Grounds

In May of 2006 the Ebenezer Church Foundation (ECF) purchase 64 acres of prime Forestry Land and facilities in Putnam County, Indiana; currently named Ebenezer Retreat & Camping Institute (ERCI). This site, formerly known as the JACER INN, was a retreat area for families and youth. The owners (husband and wife) are well up in age (80+ years) and wanted their vision of service to continue. They purchased this property in 1966 and maintained the buildings and grounds effectively and to the best of their ability through and through many donations and community support.

As much time has passed, much renovation is required. ERCI has begun the process of facility renovation and creating sleeping and educational areas that are more conducive for learning. In addition to the re-construction of buildings, the equipment and building supplies need replacing.