Your Participation Matters
Whether you’re looking to host a puppy for the weekend, volunteer as a family, or fundraise with your community, there’s a place for you in ECAD’s pack. Help train future Service Dogs and empower people with disabilities to live more independent lives — one wag, one walk, one weekend at a time.
Ways to Get Involved
Give the Gift of Time: Volunteer
At ECAD, volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. Each wagging tail and life-transforming client partnership begins with the time, care, and love our volunteers give — whether they’re cuddling newborn puppies, teaching manners to adolescent dogs, or helping us spread the word about our mission.
Volunteers make it possible for ECAD to:
- Provide individualized training to every Service Dog-in-Training
- Nurture puppies in safe and loving homes
- Offer real-world experiences to dogs through weekend and holiday dog hosting\
- Run events, fundraise, and connect with our community
- Reduce operational costs while expanding our reach and impact
Every ECAD Service Dog that graduates to serve someone with a disability has been shaped by dozens of helping hands — and volunteers are often the very first hands they know.
Learn More about Volunteer Opportunities
Blog Post: Volunteers: The Heart and Soul of a Nonprofit | Blog Post: One Volunteer's Story | Blog Post: Judy's Legacy of Love
Fundraise, Donate or Leave a Legacy of Love
Every act of generosity — big or small — helps ECAD turn purpose-bred puppies into life-changing Service Dogs for people with disabilities. When you fundraise, donate, or include ECAD in your legacy plans, you’re not just giving money — you’re Nurturing the Service Dog that Empower people with disabilities to Transform their lives on their terms. From birthday fundraisers to monthly gifts, Amazon Wish List items to estate planning, your support becomes part of every paw print, every command learned, and every life transformed. However you choose to give, your love leaves a lasting legacy.
Paws, Applause & Purpose: Attend an ECAD Event
Whether you're cheering on our Service Dogs in Training, bidding at a silent auction, or just soaking up the tail wags and good vibes, ECAD events are where mission meets celebration. Every event is a chance to connect, give back, and witness the power of the human-canine bond in action. From virtual graduations to formal galas, your attendance supports training, placements, and the people who depend on our dogs. So grab your leash (and maybe some tissues) — these unforgettable moments change lives, one paw at a time.
