At the Ethiopian Community Center in Maryland (ECCM), our mission has evolved from providing local educational and social services to becoming a trusted news and information platform. Today, ECCM helps retirees, caregivers, immigrants, and low-income individuals by delivering timely, accurate updates on government support programs across the U.S. and the U.K.
This editorial policy outlines the standards and principles we follow to ensure the information published on our website is clear, accurate, unbiased, and helpful.
Editorial Independence
ECCM operates as an independent and nonpartisan organization. We are not affiliated with any government body, political party, or private interest. Our editorial content is created with full autonomy, free from external influence or sponsorship that could affect the integrity of the information we share.
All content decisions—from topic selection to publication—are made by our internal editorial team based on relevance, reliability, and the needs of our readers.
Content Creation Process
We aim to simplify complex policies and procedures for government programs such as Social Security, SNAP, IRS stimulus checks, DWP, PIP, WASPI, and others. Our editorial process includes:
- Thorough Research: Writers gather verified data from credible and official sources.
- Fact-Checking: Each article is reviewed to confirm the accuracy of figures, dates, benefits, and eligibility information.
- Plain-Language Writing: We prioritize clarity, especially for readers who may be unfamiliar with legal or policy terms.
- Editorial Review: Every piece is reviewed by an editor before being published to ensure consistency and readability.
Updates and Corrections
We recognize that government policies and benefit programs are frequently updated. As such, we monitor official channels for new announcements and regularly revise our articles to reflect the latest information.
If an error is found in any published content, we commit to correcting it quickly and transparently.
Transparency and Disclosure
We clearly distinguish between fact-based content and editorial commentary, although the majority of our articles are strictly informational. At this time, ECCM does not accept paid or sponsored content. If this ever changes, such material will be clearly marked and separated from our independent editorial content.
Our Responsibility
ECCM exists to serve the public by empowering individuals through information. We recognize that our audience relies on us for accuracy, trustworthiness, and helpful guidance—values that are at the heart of everything we publish.
Thank you for trusting ECCM as your source for community-centered updates.