ECHO INC
Programs
Program 1 [2018]
ECHO assisted 1,433 unduplicated households (4,998 individuals) in FY 2018. 521 households received financial assistance to pay bills for housing, utilities, prescriptions, and other essential needs. Clients received 204,606 pounds of food plus $17,600 in coupons for fresh food and milk, 4,522 bags of clothing, and household items valued at $131,755. In addition, 1,259 children received backpacks filled with school supplies valued at $56,655. 557 families received holiday food, and 625 children from 251 families were served at our holiday gift shop. Included in the household items were 1832 "enrichment bags," which contain books and toys for children of client families, and 38 refurbished computer systems. 70 ECHO clients received free x-rays, cleanings, fillings, extractions, and other services at a one-day event offered by a local dental group. The School Partnership Program provided mentoring and tutoring to 24 students. In addition, ECHO fosters school partnership through participation in pyramid resource fairs and back-to-school events. ECHO also has a program where teens between the ages of 13 and 18 may volunteer on a short-term, or one-time basis. ECHO served its community in FY 2018 with an all-volunteer staff of 351 individuals, representing its participating congregations and the community at large.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2017 – Jun 30, 2018Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$1.5MECHO Community Assistance Program
As the COVID pandemic transformed into a more permanent part of the public health environment, ECHO changed the requirement for masks and vaccinations to recommendations for volunteers and clients to follow CDC guidance. ECHO was able to assist 1,345 unduplicated households 5,159 individuals in FY 2023. During the year 479 households received assistance to pay bills for housing, utilities, prescriptions, and other essential needs. Clients received 237,916 pounds of food plus $51,100 in coupons for fresh produce, meat and milk; 3,957 clothing bags; and household items valued at $130,808. 1,213 children received backpacks filled with school supplies. Included in the household items were 15 refurbished computers and 1,688 enrichment bags containing books and toys for children of client families. 474 families received holiday food, and 591 children from 243 families received holiday gifts. Moving into FY2023, donations for clothing and housewares kept pace with need. In-kind food donations started to decline, but ECHO adapted to make up for the difference by purchasing food from a range of local vendors. This adaptation of the ECHO all-volunteer organization to continue to help neighbors in need is just one example of the maturity of its processes, and the selfless service of those who implement those processes.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2022 – Jun 30, 2023Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$1.7MProgram 1 [2024]
Continuing to absorb the lessons learned from the COVID pandemic, ECHO adjusted operations and finances in FY 2024 to address a decline in food donations, while meeting increased needs for financial assistance for rent and utilities. ECHO assisted 1,414 unduplicated households, 5,413 individuals in FY 2024. During the year 501 households received assistance to pay bills for housing, utilities, prescriptions, and other essential needs. Clients received 259,765 pounds of food plus $51,040 in coupons for fresh produce, meat and milk; 3,887 clothing bags; and household items valued at $134,152. In addition, 1,242 children received backpacks filled with school supplies. Included in the household items were 38 refurbished computers and 1,630 enrichment bags containing books and toys for children of client families. 452 families received holiday food, and 548 children from 217 families received holiday gifts. In-kind donations for clothing and housewares kept pace with need. As in-kind food donations continued to decline, ECHO expanded its partnerships with vendors for purchasing food to meet neighbors' needs. This adaptation of the ECHO all-volunteer organization to continue to help neighbors in need is just one example of the maturity of its processes, and the selfless service of those who implement these processes.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2023 – Jun 30, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$1.7M
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