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# Eastern Carolina Housing Organization: Eastern Carolina Housing Organization

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## Posts
- [Q1 2026 PMMP Results](https://echousing.org/community/2026/q1-2026-pmmp-results/): 2026 Quarter 1 Performance Highlights
- [Q4 2025 PMMP Results](https://echousing.org/community/2026/q4-2025-pmmp-results/): At ECHO, we’re dedicated to supporting people experiencing a housing crisis. We focus on delivering services that are respectful and person-centered, while also being effective, efficient, and continuously improving.
- [Ed Piotrowski Returns as Emcee for Art from the Heart 2026](https://echousing.org/community/2025/ed-piotrowski-returns-as-emcee-for-art-from-the-heart-2026/): We’re excited to share that Ed Piotrowski, WPDE’s Chief Meteorologist and a familiar face throughout our community, will return as our emcee for the second year in a row. His genuine enthusiasm and clear passion for supporting local efforts make him an ideal fit for this event. Ed brings a natural energy that helps everyone feel connected, and we’re thrilled to have him back to help lead an evening that celebrates art, community, and connection.
- [Live Music: Julio & The Saltines at Art from the Heart 2026](https://echousing.org/community/2025/live-music-julio-the-saltines-at-art-from-the-heart-2026/): We’re excited to announce that Julio and the Saltines will be joining us for this year’s Art from the Heart! Their mix of talent and showmanship has made them a favorite at events across the Southeast, and we know they’ll add something special to the evening. They’re a perfect match for a night built around art, community, and connection.
- [Calling All Artists](https://echousing.org/community/2025/calling-all-artists-2026/): Your creativity can help open doors and change lives. Join ECHO for Art from the Heart 2026, our annual silent art auction and fundraiser that transforms artistic expression into real opportunities for people experiencing homelessness.
- [We’re Tracking What Matters: Our Q3 Performance Results Are In](https://echousing.org/community/2025/were-tracking-what-matters-our-q3-performance-results-are-in/): At ECHO, we’re dedicated to supporting people experiencing a housing crisis. We focus on delivering services that are respectful and person-centered, while also being effective, efficient, and continuously improving.
- [Eastern Carolina Housing Organization Welcomes New Chief Clinical Officer to Advance Behavioral Health and Housing Initiatives](https://echousing.org/community/2025/eastern-carolina-housing-organization-welcomes-new-chief-clinical-officer-to-advance-behavioral-health-and-housing-initiatives/): The Eastern Carolina Housing Organization (ECHO) is proud to announce the selection of Gloria Rendon as its new Chief Clinical Officer (CCO). 
- [We’re Tracking What Matters: Our Q2 Performance Results Are In](https://echousing.org/community/2025/were-tracking-what-matters-our-q2-performance-results-are-in/): At ECHO, we’re dedicated to supporting people experiencing a housing crisis. We focus on delivering services that are respectful and person-centered, while also being effective, efficient, and continuously improving.
- [Meet Our Emcee – Ed Piotrowski](https://echousing.org/community/2025/meet-our-emcee-ed-piotrowski/): 🌟 Forecast: An Unforgettable Evening!🌟
- [Calling All Artists!](https://echousing.org/community/2025/calling-all-artists-2025/): We have an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact through the power of art! At ECHO, we’re committed to breaking the cycle of homelessness experienced by individuals and families in our community—and your art can help make it possible.
- [Turning Units into Homes: How ECHO’s My Home Donation Center Builds Stability and Hope](https://echousing.org/community/2024/turning-units-into-homes-how-echos-my-home-donation-center-builds-stability-and-hope/): At ECHO, we know that housing is more than just four walls and a roof—it’s the foundation of stability, security, and a brighter future. But to truly make a housing unit feel like home, it needs more than structure; it needs warmth, comfort, and the essentials that create a sense of belonging. That’s where ECHO’s My Home Donation Center comes in.
- [Celebrating a Decade of Impact](https://echousing.org/community/2024/celebrating-a-decade-of-impact/): In October, ECHO proudly celebrated ten years of dedicated service, working to break the cycles of homelessness for individuals and families in the 13 northeastern counties of South Carolina. Since its founding in 2014, ECHO has offered hope and support to 16,916 people facing or at risk of homelessness, provided through a comprehensive range of housing initiatives.
- [Connecting Veterans Experiencing Homelessness to the Services They Deserve](https://echousing.org/community/2024/connecting-veterans-experiencing-homelessness-to-the-services-they-deserve/): Through the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program, ECHO’s permanent housing initiatives provide comprehensive support to veterans, including case management, housing placement, and access to essential services. In addition to providing permanent housing through its SSVF program, ECHO operates a transitional bridge housing program at its newly remodeled NardMoor facility in Myrtle Beach. NardMoor offers up to 40 single male veterans temporary housing and support as they work towards long-term stability.  
- [From Classroom to Community](https://echousing.org/community/2024/from-classroom-to-community/): Rather than having students learn in a classroom, Coastal Carolina University’s Social Inequality 309 class is trying to give its students work experience while also putting them in the field to try to help our community.
- [Fully renovated facility providing home & hope to veterans](https://echousing.org/community/2024/from-nursing-home-to-housing-facility-for-veterans/): “It’s awesome…if I had to put it in one word.” That’s how Joey Smoak, CEO of the Eastern Carolina Housing Organization, or ECHO, described their fully renovated NardMoor facility in Myrtle Beach. The former nursing home now provides temporary housing to homeless veterans. While ECHO has been using their John’s Place program to help out vets for years, they’ve finally wrapped up work on the NardMoor site, which is top of the line when it comes to temporary housing.
- [Yes, Chef: Myrtle Beach native to cook for homeless vets](https://echousing.org/community/2024/yes-chef-myrtle-beach-native-to-cook-for-homeless-vets/): Renowned chef and third-generation restaurateur Sam Diminich beat homelessness and addiction — 10 years and counting without drink or drugs. He beat the COVID-19 pandemic, opening the Your Farms Your Table gourmet meal delivery service in Charlotte when the virus made dining out unpalatable. The American Culinary Institute alumnus even beat Bobby Flay in 2020 on the celebrity chef’s competitive cooking show on The Food Network, wowing the judges with lobster risotto.
- [Remembering Briley: A Beloved CFO and Friend](https://echousing.org/community/2024/remembering-briley-a-beloved-cfo-and-friend/): It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear friend and Chief Financial Officer, Briley Altman. Since ECHO’s very beginning, Briley has been a guiding light and a source of wisdom whose presence brought joy to all who knew him.
- [Eastern Carolina Housing Organization is a Best of South Carolina® Winner](https://echousing.org/community/2024/eastern-carolina-housing-organization-is-a-best-of-south-carolina-winner/): The votes have been counted and the results are in! ECHO is a 2024 Best of South Carolina® winner in Guide to South Carolina’s annual readers’ poll.
- [Art from the Heart Fundraiser Raises $50,000](https://echousing.org/community/2024/art-from-the-heart-fundraiser-raises-50000/): Eastern Carolina Housing Organization (ECHO) is thrilled to announce the outstanding success of our first annual fundraiser, Art from the Heart. The event, which featured art generously donated by local artists, exceeded all expectations by raising over $10,000 in art sales alone. The fundraiser as a whole raised close to $50,000, marking a significant milestone for our organization's efforts to provide affordable housing solutions to those experiencing a housing crisis in our community.
- [Tickets Available – Art from the Heart](https://echousing.org/community/2024/tickets-available-art-from-the-heart/): Tickets are on SALE NOW!
- [Reflecting on 2023 Achievements and Announces Upcoming Fundraiser](https://echousing.org/community/2024/reflecting-on-2023-achievements-and-announces-upcoming-fundraiser/): Eastern Carolina Housing Organization (ECHO), a non-profit agency committed to breaking the cycles of homelessness for individuals and families, is pleased to share the significant achievements made in 2023. These accomplishments underscore the organization's dedication to providing hope, stability, and support to those facing housing insecurity.
- [Calling All Artists!](https://echousing.org/community/2024/calling-all-artists/): We have an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our community through the power of art! Our non-profit organization is dedicated to breaking the cycles of homelessness and creating brighter futures for individuals and families in our community.
- [Eastern Carolina Housing Organization earns Three-Year CARF Accreditation](https://echousing.org/community/2023/eastern-carolina-housing-organization-earns-three-year-carf-accreditation/): CARF International announced that Eastern Carolina Housing Organization (ECHO) has been accredited for a period of three years for its Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Rapid Re-housing and Homelessness Prevention programs. This is the first accreditation that the international accrediting body, CARF, has given to ECHO.
- [Welcome home, Anna!](https://echousing.org/community/2023/welcome-home-anna/): Meet Anna, a hardworking young mom of two. She got the support she needed to provide stability for both herself and her kids.
- [Welcome home, Gloria and Shelby!](https://echousing.org/community/2023/welcome-home-gloria-and-shelby/): Meet Gloria! She's the primary caretaker for her elderly mother, Shelby, and they are so thankful to be in their new home.
- [Welcome home, Shinec!](https://echousing.org/community/2023/welcome-home-shinec/): Shinec faced the same struggles as many of us during the COVID pandemic, including losing her job. But after a long search, she was finally able to move into a place of her own again.
- [Welcome home, Michael and Michelle!](https://echousing.org/community/2023/welcome-home-michael-and-michelle/): Michael and Michelle have been on the road to recovery for the past year while living in transitional housing. We're so glad to see them back together and working towards their goals.
- [Frankie & Heather](https://echousing.org/community/2023/frankie-heather/): This mother and daughter can finally relax now that they have a safe space to call their own.
- [2022 Summer Break Café](https://echousing.org/community/2022/2022-summer-break-cafe/): Horry County Schools will be offering FREE Summer Meals to children 18 & younger. Families should visit the closest location from the sites listed below. Meals will be served during the dates/times stated and MUST be eaten on-site in the café dining area.
- [Michelle Moves In](https://echousing.org/community/2021/michelle-moves-in/): This is Michelle. And this is the smile of a woman who feels safe now. Welcome home, Michelle!
- [Ellyn Gets to Celebrate](https://echousing.org/community/2021/ellyn-gets-to-celebrate/): Let’s celebrate Ellyn!
- [Navy Veteran Harry](https://echousing.org/community/2021/navy-veteran-harry/): Larry finally has a safe place of his own to call home.
- [Don Gives Back to John’s Place](https://echousing.org/community/2021/don-gives-back-to-johns-place/): Two months ago, we shared about Don moving into his own home after completing his 90-day program at John’s Place, our transitional housing program for veterans experiencing homelessness.
- [Veteran Services Outreach Event](https://echousing.org/community/2021/veteran-services-outreach-event/): Today members of our Veteran Services team provided COVID-19 outreach and hygiene bags, while also conducting PIT Count surveys for people experiencing homelessness at the Community Kitchen of Myrtle Beach in Horry County.
- [2020 Angel Tree Project](https://echousing.org/community/2020/2020-angel-tree-project/): ECHO staff are preparing to deliver gifts collected through this year's Angel Tree!
- [Cheryl’s New Home](https://echousing.org/community/2020/cheryls-new-home/): “I’m so happy to be able to have my daughter and grandchild in my life again.”
- [Marine Veteran Don](https://echousing.org/community/2020/marine-veteran-don/): This Marine Veteran is enjoying his last dinner at John’s Place...with keys to his new apartment in his hand!
- [Local Partners Help to Make Thanksgiving Happy](https://echousing.org/community/2020/local-partners-help-to-make-thanksgiving-happy/): Many thanks to our friends and community partners at Inlet Fencing & General Contracting for donating 20 Thanksgiving meals to our recently-housed families. Each turkey is accompanied by a sweetly decorated bag filled with all the fixin's, kind words, and a card game!
- [Welcome Home Dwayne](https://echousing.org/community/2020/welcome-home-dwayne/): Dwayne is an Army Veteran who came to John’s Place (ECHO’s transitional bridge housing for Veterans) in August, and immediately began working to achieve his goals - including creating a budget, focusing on health and wellbeing, and finding safe, permanent housing.
- [Outreach in Marlboro County](https://echousing.org/community/2020/outreach-in-marlboro-county/): Members of ECHO's Outreach team in Marlboro County, connecting with community members at the Bennettsville Community Kitchen.
- [Army Veteran Unique and Family Move-In](https://echousing.org/community/2020/army-veteran-unique-and-family-move-in/): This Army Veteran family now has a place of their own to call home!
- [Veteran Outreach at Withers Swash Park](https://echousing.org/community/2020/veteran-outreach-at-withers-swash-park/): Veteran Services Team members at the October Homeless Resource Fair at Withers Swash Park in Myrtle Beach. ECHO joined this outreach event with other local resources including, New Directions of Horry County, Little River Medical Center, and The Rolling Forward Project.
- [Outreach Event at the Community Kitchen](https://echousing.org/community/2020/outreach-event-at-the-community-kitchen/): hank you to our friends at the Community Kitchen of Myrtle Beach, the Myrtle Beach Police Department, and Little River Medical Center who supported and joined with ECHO and Stephanie Southworth for September's COVID-19 outreach event!
- [Army Veteran Jerry](https://echousing.org/community/2020/tragedy-to-triumph/): “I’m working really hard to better myself, and ECHO has been there to help me through the struggles…I’m really grateful.” – Jerry
- [Deborah and Scooby](https://echousing.org/community/2020/deborah-and-scooby/): “I never thought I would be homeless, because I’ve never gone without in my life. Thank you to the Myrtle Beach Police Department, Sammi, Tom, and Kim from ECHO and everybody else involved in the team effort to get me off the streets. They were all AMAZING. I personally now know that homelessness can happen to anybody in a blink of an eye. Please don't judge a book by the cover.” – Deborah
- [Luke and Jessica](https://echousing.org/community/2020/luke-and-jessica/): "Get to know people before you judge them. Not everyone chooses to be homeless." - Luke
- [Mr. S from Sumter](https://echousing.org/community/2020/mr-s-from-sumter/): Three of our Sumter-based ECHO team pitched in to help Mr. S secure permanent housing, food services, home furnishings, and even technology - so that he can stay connected to his support systems.
- [Café Gelato Partners with ECHO](https://echousing.org/community/2020/cafe-gelato-partners-with-echo/): We are excited to be rolling out an awesome new project with our community partners at Café Gelato, who will be providing lunch on Fridays to the residents of ECHO's transitional housing programs. This week deliveries went out for 53 people who have recently experienced homelessness, including Veterans, domestic violence survivors, and individuals with substance use disorders. Thanks to everyone at Café Gelato for providing these folks with fresh, healthy, and delicious meals!
- [Robbie is an Army Veteran and a Jack of All Trades](https://echousing.org/community/2020/robbie-is-an-army-veteran-and-a-jack-of-all-trades/): Robbie, Army Veteran, describes himself as a “jack of all trades…and a master of electrical, plumbing, and appliances.” As a young man, he’d initially attended college for pre-med, but ultimately decided to pursue the trades. Robbie believes his father had hoped that he’d follow in his footsteps and gone into the radio business, taking over his radio station in Bennettsville, SC.
- [ECHO Receives the Non-Profit of the Month Award](https://echousing.org/community/2020/non-profit-of-the-month-award/): ECHO has been awarded the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce's August 2020 Nonprofit of the Month, sponsored by South Atlantic Bank!
- [Happy Birthday and Happy Move-In Ella](https://echousing.org/community/2020/happy-birthday-and-happy-move-in-ella/): “You all have brightened up my day, brightened up my life, and made me happier than I’ve been in years…I haven’t been this happy in a very, very long time.” – Ella
- [Planet Fitness Keeps This Veteran Healthy](https://echousing.org/community/2020/planet-fitness-keeps-this-veteran-healthy/): Our community partners at Planet Fitness have generously provided this Marine Veteran a Black Card Membership! While Michael is a resident at John’s Place, he’ll have no-cost access to activities focused on health and wellness, including a full-service gym and personal training.
- [Jessica Can Play Guitar In Her New Home](https://echousing.org/community/2020/jessica-can-play-guitar-in-her-new-home/): Jessica describes herself as a happy and positive person, who loves to play the guitar, work hard, and “be a productive member of society.” She says that she didn’t always feel that way, however. When she was struggling, it was really hard to imagine feeling good about anything.
- [Future Social Worker Bubbles](https://echousing.org/community/2020/future-social-worker-bubbles/): Bubbles’ goal is to finish school to become a social worker. She is determined to help people like her, “young people who were damaged by how they grew up, and are homeless because they’re really lost and in a lot of pain. Not because there is anything wrong with them.”
- [Army Veteran Kathy](https://echousing.org/community/2020/army-veteran-kathy/): When Kathy contacted ECHO for assistance, she was immediately connected to the Veteran Services Team. Housing Case Manager, Nicole, quickly arranged for an emergency short-term hotel stay to get Kathy safely indoors while searching for safe, stable, permanent housing.
- [Happy Move-In Day Tara!](https://echousing.org/community/2020/happy-move-in-day-tara/): Tara experienced homelessness off and on for the last several years before arriving at ECHO’s Transitional House for women. She spent her time there working hard to achieve her goals – including maintaining employment, learning how to budget, and securing permanent housing.
- [Army Veteran Harry](https://echousing.org/community/2020/army-veteran-harry/): A Coast RTA bus driver connected Harry with ECHO’s Veteran Intake Coordinator, John Mention. Mr. Mention got the Veteran into emergency shelter and enrolled him ECHO’s Rapid Rehousing program for Veterans. Each Morning, Harry would meet Mr. Mention outside the shelter to smoke a cigarette, and let him know that he was doing everything he was supposed to and couldn’t wait to move into his "condo."
- [Army Veteran Tyree](https://echousing.org/community/2020/army-veteran-tyree/): This Army Veteran is thrilled to finally have his own key, to his own home!
- [Army Veteran Forrest](https://echousing.org/community/2020/army-veteran-forrest/): Army Veteran, Forrest, had been sleeping in his car when he connected with ECHO Veteran Outreach.
- [Princella and Family](https://echousing.org/community/2020/princella-and-family/): Princella and her children experienced chronic homelessness for 18 months. With support from ECHO's Permanent Supportive Housing program, the family now has a safe and stable place to call home.
- [Eviction Prevention Assistance Program](https://echousing.org/community/2020/eviction-prevention-assistance-program/): ECHO Announces Eviction Prevention Assistance Program 
- [Christopher and Lisa Move-In with Rapid Re-housing](https://echousing.org/community/2020/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 couple now has a safe, stable, permanent place to call home.
- [Army Veteran Pernet Gets a New Home and Furniture](https://echousing.org/community/2020/army-veteran-pernet-gets-a-new-home-and-furniture/): This Army Veteran has a place of his own to call home!
- [Will Moves into Permanent Supportive Housing](https://echousing.org/community/2020/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](https://echousing.org/community/2020/volunteer-spotlight-wendy-martin/): Wendy is a shining star at ECHO and an inspiring example of community service, especially during these challenging times.
- [Latavia Gets Moved In While Social Distancing](https://echousing.org/community/2020/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. If it was especially cold, sometimes Latavia’s co-workers would let the children stay with them overnight.
- [Army Veteran David Moves In](https://echousing.org/community/2020/army-veteran-david-moves-in/): “I can’t thank you any more for saving my life.”– David, Army Veteran
- [Liberation City Youth Outreach](https://echousing.org/community/2020/liberation-city-youth-outreach/): Any youth or young adult (aged 25 years or younger) can access supplies through this collaborative outreach effort with Coastal Carolina University, Liberation City, and Project Lighthouse.
- [Join Us for True Colors Day](https://echousing.org/community/2020/join-us-for-true-colors-day/): LGBTQ+ youth are 120% more likely to experience homelessness than their cisgender and heterosexual peers. Take the pledge at https://truecolorsunited.org/day/take-the-pledge/ to learn simple ways to get involved, how you can be an LGBTQ+ ally, and what sort of issues this community faces.
- [Navy Veteran Richard’s Move In Day](https://echousing.org/community/2020/navy-veteran-richards-move-in-day/): Navy Veteran, Richard, had experienced homelessness off and on for the last several years. Before coming to ECHO, he had been sleeping in the woods for eight months. With support from ECHO’s Veteran Services team, last week Richard moved into his own, safe, permanent home.
- [Thank you Snak Shak!](https://echousing.org/community/2020/thank-you-snak-shak/): BIG thanks to Andy Graham and the Snak Shak!, who delivered 20 hot lunch plates today to the Veterans at John’s Place (ECHO’s Transitional Bridge Housing for Veterans).
- [Eastern Carolina Housing Organization](https://echousing.org/community/2020/eastern-carolina-housing-organization/): The words we use matter. ECHO is proud to announce our official name change to Eastern Carolina Housing Organization.
- [Robert Gets His Own Housing](https://echousing.org/community/2020/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](https://echousing.org/community/2020/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](https://echousing.org/community/2020/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](https://echousing.org/community/2020/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](https://echousing.org/community/2020/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](https://echousing.org/community/2020/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, and had nowhere else to go…so he slept outside of the burned-down property for almost a month before coming to ECHO for assistance.
- [Joni and Her Furry Friend](https://echousing.org/community/2020/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 was unwilling to leave her beloved, furry family member behind.
- [Army Veteran Gets Emergency Housing](https://echousing.org/community/2020/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
- [Justin Goes from Transitional to Permanent Housing](https://echousing.org/community/2020/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 to achieve his goals.
- [Jerry Gets the Support he Needs](https://echousing.org/community/2020/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 – sleeping in any space, bench, or doorway that he could find. Living outside was difficult for the 59-year-old with ongoing physical health problems – especially when it was rainy and cold.
- [Navy Veteran Gets Permanent Housing](https://echousing.org/community/2019/navy-veteran-gets-permanent-housing/): After spending several months experiencing homelessness, this Navy Veteran spent the last three months at John’s Place (ECHO’s bridge housing program for Veterans) working to achieve his goals – including finding and securing a home of his own.
- [ECHO and CLAWS Deliver For The 2019 Angel Tree](https://echousing.org/community/2019/echo-and-claws-deliver-for-the-2019-angel-tree/): Thanks to this collaborative effort, over 80 children in families who have recently experienced homelessness will have gifts to open for the holidays. Even after being housed, financial and emotional stress can dampen holiday cheer and make purchasing necessities – let alone gifts – difficult or impossible. The Angel Tree project creates an opportunity for community members to share their compassion and generosity to bring the magic of the holidays to these families and children.
- [David Signs His Own Lease](https://echousing.org/community/2019/david-signs-his-own-lease/): For almost three years, David slept most nights in a shed without any electricity or running water. On nights that were too cold to stay in the shed, he slept in his car underneath the Socastee Bridge.
- [The Smith Family](https://echousing.org/community/2018/the-smith-family/): The Smith family came to us on a hot day at the end of June 2017. Sophia, a veteran, was parked in her van at ECHO’s front door waiting for us to open. She was accompanied by her mom, her disabled adult sister, her two daughters (ages 7 & 4) and the family pet, a cat. All 5 of them and the cat were living in their van.
- [Jim & Jessica](https://echousing.org/community/2018/jim-jessica/): Jim and his girlfriend Jessica came to ECHO September 20, 2017 without jobs and homeless. The two of them along with their three children had been homeless for 3 years.
- [Tyler’s Story](https://echousing.org/community/2018/tylers-story/): Tyler, an 18 year old young man, recently came to ECHO seeking assistance. Being young and skeptical, he was resistant to open up and express his needs in his current situation.

## Pages
- [Wishing Fountain](https://echousing.org/wishing-fountain/): We place a special focus on these community-driven priority populations:
- [SeaChange Furniture Donations](https://echousing.org/give-now/seachange-furniture-donations/)
- [Attendee Information](https://echousing.org/tickets/attendee-information/)
- [Order Completed](https://echousing.org/tickets-order/)
- [Tickets Checkout](https://echousing.org/tickets-checkout/)
- [Donate Artwork for Art From The Heart](https://echousing.org/give-now/artwork/): "*" indicates required fields
- [Art From The Heart 2026 Sponsorship Opportunities](https://echousing.org/give-now/art-from-the-heart-2026-sponsorship-opportunities/): Thank you for your generousity.  Your contributions make a real difference in our community.
- [In Memory of Owen D. Moore, Jr.](https://echousing.org/give-now/in-memory-of-owen-d-moore-jr/): Thank you for your generousity.  Your contributions make a real difference in our community.
- [Giving](https://echousing.org/giving/)
- [Hannah Smith Scholarship](https://echousing.org/give-now/hannah-smith-scholarship/): Thank you for your generousity.  Your contributions make a real difference in our community.
- [Strikeout Stigma Sponsorship](https://echousing.org/strikeout-stigma-sponsorship/): Thank you for your support at our past Strikeout Stigma!  Be sure to stay on the lookout for upcoming events with ECHO!
- [ECHO 2021 Successes](https://echousing.org/dashboard/)
- [Donor Wall](https://echousing.org/give-now/donor-wall/)
- [Donor Dashboard](https://echousing.org/give-now/donor-dashboard/)
- [Solicitations](https://echousing.org/solicitations/): No current solicitations available.
- [Landlord Benefits](https://echousing.org/landlords/): Eastern Carolina Housing Organization is dedicated to creating opportunities for people in our community experiencing a housing crisis to stay in their homes or find a place they can call home.
- [My Home Donation Center](https://echousing.org/give-now/my-home/): "*" indicates required fields
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- [Volunteer & Internship Opportunities](https://echousing.org/volunteer/): Volunteering or interning at ECHO is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those who are experiencing homelessness. By giving your time and energy, you can contribute towards providing a safe and stable environment for individuals and families as they strive to regain stability and self-sufficiency.
- [Give Now](https://echousing.org/give-now/): Thank you for your generousity.  Your contributions make a real difference in our community.
- [Programs](https://echousing.org/programs/): Our Veteran Services team is dedicated to getting veterans experiencing a housing crisis the benefits they deserve. ECHO's Veteran Services are available in the following counties:
- [Contact Us](https://echousing.org/contact/): If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to send us a message.
- [About](https://echousing.org/about/): is to break the cycles of homelessness experienced by individuals and families in our community.
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## Series
- [YHDP Collaborative Community Planning](https://echousing.org/series/yhdp-collaborative-community-planning/)
- [FoodShare Chesterfield](https://echousing.org/series/foodshare-chesterfield/)
- [First Friday Services Connect](https://echousing.org/series/first-friday-services-connect/)
- [Free! Strengthening Families Program](https://echousing.org/series/free-strengthening-families-program/)

## Events
- [Pink Ribbon Run](https://echousing.org/event/pink-ribbon-run/): We are partnering with Coastal Race Productions to help ensure their events go smooth while also fundraising. ECHO will receive a donation for each person who volunteers on our behalf! 
- [Halloween Hustle](https://echousing.org/event/halloween-hustle/): We are partnering with Coastal Race Productions to help ensure their events go smooth while also fundraising. ECHO will receive a donation for each person who volunteers on our behalf! 

## LLMS
- [llms-full.txt](https://echousing.org/llms-full.txt) Full website text for AI model consumption