North Carolina Extension & Community Association

The mission of the North Carolina Extension and Community Association (ECA) is to strengthen families through:

  • Leadership Development
  • Volunteer Work
  • Educational Support
  • Research-based education from North Carolina State University and North Carolina A&T State University

Members of ECA volunteer in many capacities across North Carolina to enhance their club, county and community. Learn more about how to get involved with ECA in your community by visiting one of our county centers.

Advisor: Peggie Garner

Peggie Garner is the liaison for NC State Extension and the NC Extension and Community Association. You can reach Peggie at: plgarner@ncsu.edu


ECA Yearbooks:

2026 ECA Yearbook

2025 ECA Yearbook

2024 ECA Yearbook

2023 ECA Yearbook


Yearly Activity Reports:

2026 Yearly Activity Report

2025 Yearly Activity Report

2024 Yearly Activity Report

News

ECA E-News

ECA E-News Archive

State Conference Workshop Resources:

General Information

Cultural Arts

Officer Information

Appendix: Includes all Forms, Applications, and Membership Information

  • 2025 Appendix
  • Membership form
  • Payment request
  • Leadership candidate application
  • Leadership team rotation
  • Scholarship recipient
  • Scholarship acceptance form
  • Scholarship application
  • Officers
  • Directory of local club members
  • NCCE County Extension Staff
  • ECA Glossary of Terms
  • Yearly Reports

National Volunteer Outreach Network

The National Volunteer Outreach Network is comprised of member organizations working together to promote communication, education, and volunteerism for all people. NC ECA is a member state of NVON.