In June 2005, ECEF partnered with Marietta College and the Marietta Family YMCA to run a National Youth Sports Program for participants from all of Washington County. Over 115 disadvantaged youth participated and ECEF provided the educational activities and the free lunch under the SFSP.  Students were transported to the area from as far away as New Matamoras and Waterford. 

In December, thanks to a grant from the local Woodmen of the World group and the Marietta Community Foundation, the Performing Arts received good quality sound equipment with a semi-professional sound controller, stage lights and a real stage curtain.