Dear Friends of ECHOS, As September begins, I want to share a story that reminds me why the work we do together matters so much. We’ll call her “Sally.” She is the mother of four young children, the oldest just seven years old and a child with special needs. Sally came to ECHOS after leaving a domestic violence situation. For four days, she and her children stayed with a friend. When that was no longer

Dear Friends, Every day at ECHOS, hope begins with a conversation. A parent looking for healthcare. A senior trying to stretch a fixed income. A family worried about keeping a roof over their heads. Because of you, those conversations become opportunities. As we reach the midpoint of 2026, I want to thank you for standing with ECHOS. Rising costs and changing public benefit programs have made it harder for many families to meet their basic

Dear Friends, As June begins, during Cataract Awareness Month, I will be recovering from cataract surgery and feeling deeply grateful. I have healthcare coverage, access to doctors, and the ability to address my health needs before it can become a crisis. At ECHOS, we meet people every day who do not have that same safety net. More than 20 million Americans age 40 and older have cataracts, including people who are still working, driving, caregiving,