Community News & Updates

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,

Joni and Her Furry Friend
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

Army Veteran Gets Emergency Housing
“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

Justin Goes from Transitional to Permanent Housing
After spending the last several years in and out of various homeless situations, Justin entered into ECHO’s Transitional/Rapid Rehousing program in October, and spent the last three months working hard

Jerry Gets the Support he Needs
Jerry experienced homelessness in the Myrtle Beach area for almost two years. Aside from a couple of short shelter stays, he spent most of that time on the streets –

Navy Veteran Gets Permanent Housing
David has keys and a lease for his new home! After spending several months experiencing homelessness, this Navy Veteran spent the last three months at John’s Place (ECHO’s bridge housing