Community News & Updates
Robert Gets His Own Housing
Robert experienced homelessness off and on for the past few years. Many nights, he stayed in a shelter, sometimes he slept in his car. With support from ECHO and Jason, his Housing Case Manager, Robert recently signed a lease for his own apartment. He will continue to work together with Jason, who will connect him with community-based resources to increase his long-term housing stability.
Army Veteran Asks for Help
I had to put my pride aside and ask for help. I learned that even though my situation wasn’t the best and it was taking a turn for the worst, it got better after I reached out and just asked for help.
ACE Awareness & Training Opportunities
In partnership with Children’s Trust of South Carolina, ECHO’s Director of Programs + Innovation, Dr. Ann Gowdy, helps to empower our community to prevent childhood adversity through training.
Air Force Veteran Moves Out of Homelessness
The 70-year-old Air Force Veteran came to John’s Place (ECHO’s transitional housing program for Veterans) in November, after spending almost a decade experiencing homelessness. Over the last 3 months, he worked with his case managers to achieve his goals – including meeting with a job coach, applying for benefits, and finding safe, affordable, permanent housing.
Barbara Moves into Permanent Supportive Housing
Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) pairs a long-term housing subsidy with ongoing, intensive case management and supportive services – and is a proven solution to chronic homelessness. PSH not only helps people experiencing chronic homelessness achieve long-term housing stability, but also improves overall health and well-being.
Veteran and Victim of Fire Moves into New Housing
Major became homeless for the first time when his family home was condemned after a devastating house fire. The 65-year-old Veteran had lived in the home most of his life,