Who is ECHO?

About Us

Our Mission

is to break the cycles of homelessness experienced by individuals and families in our community.

Our Vision

is for every person experiencing a housing crisis to find a place to call home.

Core Values

Commitment

To provide a positive impact for our community

Respect

Treating all people equally with the dignity and respect they deserve

Advocacy

Promoting awareness, education and understanding of the issues surrounding homelessness

Service

Providing innovative person-centered approaches

Professionalism

Strengthening our team through personal and professional development

Our Team

Executive Leadership

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Joey Smoak

Chief Executive Officer

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Eric Owens

Chief Operating Officer

About nicole howsare

Nicole Howsare

Chief Program Officer

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Courtney Frappaolo

Chief Financial Officer

Gloria Rendon

Gloria Rendon

Chief Clinical Officer

Team Members

Ali McKay

Ali M.

Housing Case Manager

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Alix F.

HUD Program Coordinator

Amanda Teater

Amanda T.

Quality Assurance Specialist

Amy McDonnel

Amy M.

Housing Case Manager

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Ashlee A.

YHSI Program Coordinator

Ashley Peters

Ashley P.

Housing Case Manager

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Ashley S.

Housing Case Manager

Brian Edmondson

Brian E.

Housing Case Manager

Brian Harris

Brian H.

HUD Outreach

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Bryan L.

Housing Case Manager

Catherine Brown

Catherine B.

Bridge Housing Property Services

Catherine Davis Housing Case Manager

Catherine D.

Housing Case Manager

Chad Williams HUD Outreach

Chad W.

HUD Outreach

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Charles J.

Bridge Housing Property Services

Chris Myers Housing Case Manager

Chris M.

Housing Case Manager

Christian F

Christian F.

Bridge Housing Property Services

Clint Johnson

Clint J.

Information Systems Administrator

Daja McMillan

Daja M.

Housing Case Manager

Daniel Romero

Daniel R.

GPD Case Manager

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Danielle S.

Assistant Grant Specialist

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Danny R.

Bridge Housing Property Services

Debbie Eden

Debbie E.

Housing Case Manager

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Elacia W.

Rural Housing Coordinator

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Emily R.

SeaChange Security

Erica Felder Housing Case Manager

Erica F.

Housing Case Manager

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Ernest L.

Bridge Housing Property Services

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Frank S.

Veteran Outreach

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Frank W.

Bridge Housing Property Services

Freda Baucom

Freda B.

Housing Case Manager

Hannah Nixon

Hannah N.

Housing Case Manager

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Heather M.

Housing Case Manager

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Heidi M.

Housing Case Manager

Jessica Matos

Jessica M.

Housing Case Manager

About jose carazzaco

Jose C.

Healthcare Navigator

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Joyce F.

Donation Center Volunteer

About Kaleigh Yeager

Kaleigh Y.

Housing Case Manager

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Katelyn W.

Housing Case Manager

About Katlyn King

Katlyn K.

Housing Case Manager

Keith Johnson

Keith J.

Maintenance Technician

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Kelly F.

Access Point and Development Coordinator

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Kim P.

Bridge Housing Program Manager

About kendrick murphy

Kindrick M.

Bridge Housing Food Services

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Lara J.

SSVF Program Coordinator

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Lauren A.

HUD Outreach

Madison Sandgren Headshot Photo

Madison S.

Housing Case Manager

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Merissa W.

HUD Team Lead

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Mike W.

HUD Outreach Coordinator

Mikhaila Haithcock

Mikhaila H.

HMIS Support Specialist

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Page H.

Peer Support Specialist

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Pat R.

Grant Administrator

Patricia Powell

Patricia P.

Grant Administrator Assistant

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Paul S.

Maintenance Technician

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Rebecca H.

PSH Team Lead

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Richard B.

Director of Properties

Ricky Prather

Ricky P.

Intake & Outreach Coordinator

Rob Meadows

Rob M.

Donation Center Operations Manager

Robin Snook

Robin S.

Peer Support Specialist

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Ruben L.

Veteran Outreach

Sarah Chapman

Sarah C.

Human Resources Liaison

Sharon Hickman

Sharon H.

Housing Case Manager

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Shelley W.

Access Point Customer Service

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Stuart F.

Bridge Housing Facility Chef

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Tonya T.

Housing Case Manager

Traci Nichols Housing Case Manager

Traci N.

Housing Case Manager

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Westley S.

Veteran Outreach

Board of Directors

Terri Nardslico

Chair

Molly Keen

Vice Chair

Rainbow Russell

Secretary

Matt Wiseman

Director

Kevin Grant

Director

Wayne Gray

Director

Taylor Sweat

Director

Community Partners

Anderson Brothers Bank Logo
Anderson Brothers Bank
Horry County Logo
Horry County
Newmans Own Foundation Logo
Newman’s Own
One SC Fund
One SC Fund
Office of Economic Opportunity
SC Office of Economic Opportunity
Synovus
Synovus
Truist Official Logo
Truist
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
HUD logo
U.S. Dept of Housing and Urban Development
Waccamaw Community Foundation Logo Blue and Green Waves
Waccamaw Community Foundation
Waccamaw Regional Council of Governments
Waccamaw Regional Council of Governments
Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo

Financial Records

ECHO values financial transparency and demonstrates this by publishing our Form 990 and independent audit findings. Accountability to our community shows how your support is used to further our mission with reassurance that ECHO’s financial reporting is accurate and our resources are being used appropriately.

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