Community News & Updates
Eviction Prevention Assistance Program
ECHO Announces Eviction Prevention Assistance Program Current funding is in place to help northeastern South Carolina residents struggling to make rent and facing eviction, and new additional funding has been announced to help residents facing eviction due to COVID-19 related issues. The new funding was created by the
Christopher and Lisa Move-In with Rapid Re-housing
Christopher and Lisa were sleeping in the woods after the hotel they were staying at closed down unexpectedly due to COVID-19. With support from ECHO’s Rapid Re-housing (RRH) program, the
Army Veteran Pernet Gets a New Home and Furniture
This Army Veteran has a place of his own to call home! Pernet was experiencing homelessness when he came to John’s Place (ECHO’s bridge housing program for Veterans) in January.
Will Moves into Permanent Supportive Housing
Now that Will is permanently housed, ECHO and his Housing Case Manager, Kiarra, will continue to provide Will with the individualized support needed to maintain housing, and to move forward in his recovery from chronic homelessness.
Volunteer Spotlight: Wendy Martin
Wendy is a shining star at ECHO and an inspiring example of community service, especially during these challenging times. Wendy joined the ECHO family as a volunteer last summer, supporting
Latavia Gets Moved In While Social Distancing
Latavia and her four children had been living in their van for almost two years. Occasionally, the family could afford to stay in a hotel for a night or two.