Since 2001, ECHO has helped individuals and families experiencing homelessness transform their lives as they work to establish and sustain permanent housing. With generous donations from the community, ECHO renovated the shelter and increased capacity from 31 to 50 beds in 2014. Every evening volunteers prepare and serve up to 80 warm meals to anyone who is hungry.
ECHO's mission is to empower people in San Luis Obispo County to make positive change by providing food, shelter, and supportive services.
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ECHO is North County’s only homeless shelter serving all of the communities in North San Luis Obispo County. ECHO is a 60-bed transitional shelter helping families and individuals find permanent housing within three months of entering ECHO. ECHO provides case management services to people experiencing homelessness, helping them create an action plan, live with new behaviors, find a job, and locate a permanent home.
In addition, ECHO serves up to 80 dinners each evening for anyone who is hungry, thanks to our network of dedicated volunteers. We also offer a public shower program to anyone in need of a warm shower and new clothing 5 times a week.
Until clients find housing, ECHO helps by providing:
- Critical case management for clients to develop an action plan to resolve their housing crisis
- Bus passes
- Clothing
- Laundry
- Furniture and other donations for clients who have found housing
- Postal address so clients may receive mail
- Gas and other types of transportation for clients.
| (805) 539-7858 | |
| kwilliams@echoshelter.org | |
| Kylee Williams | |
| Volunteer and Programs Manager (Atascadero) | |
| http://www.echoshelter.org |
