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.
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.
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.
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,
Joni and her 14-year old Chihuahua, Kiwi, experienced homelessness together since 2018. Joni needed help to overcome her barriers to housing, including finding a place that would accept Kiwi…as she
“It was so unreal that people would actually care this much to help me…I just can’t believe it.” – John, Army Veteran John experienced homelessness off and on for the
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