The DC suburbs are among the nation’s most affluent, yet pockets of poverty persist. ECHO addresses critical community needs often caused by job loss, relocation, health issues, or family breakdowns. Nearly all the families who receive assistance from ECHO have extremely low incomes, so its primary focus is food security, providing nutritious food and assistance to those struggling. Every year, over a thousand households receive hundreds of thousands of pounds in food. Beyond food, an all-volunteer team offers vital support such as help with housing and utility bills, essential housewares, clothing, and more. These forms of aid allow residents to achieve an acceptable standard of living, and regain stability and hope during difficult times. ECHO’s programs serve as a lifeline, ensuring no one in our community faces hardship alone.

Headquarters: VA-Fairfax County

Where They Operate: VA-Fairfax County; Springfield, VA; Burke, VA

Age Groups Served: All

Population(s) Served: Individuals with Disabilities; Individuals who identify as LGBTQ; Individuals living with HIV/AIDs; Low- to Moderate-Income Community Members; Men/Boys; Women/Girls; Students; Veterans/Military Families; Immigrants/Refugees

Awards & Recognition

ECHO was selected for inclusion in the 2006 edition of the Catalogue for Philanthropy.

ECHO has received numerous awards over the years from the Office of the Governor to the Board of Supervisors of Fairfax County, to the Chamber of Commerce, etc.

Press

  • No stories found

Budget (FY2023)

  • $3 million or higher
  • $1 million to $3 million
  • The current budget for ECHO is: $500k to $1 million
  • Less than $500k

Catalogue charities range in size from $100,000 to $3 million. This graphic indicates the budget range of the organization featured here. If you see an organizational budget above the $3 million mark, that is because the featured charity has grown in size since it first appeared in the Catalogue. We proudly present on our website the work of these "growth" charities.

About Spur Local

Every year, 190+ local nonprofits (with budgets under $4M) apply to join the Spur Local network. 170+ community volunteers assess these applications for impact. 100% of organizations are site visited and financially reviewed. Finally, 76+ critical, local nonprofits are selected for inclusion in Spur Local's annual print and digital catalog, and enter a four-year partnership with us. Since 2003, we have raised over $65 million for nonprofits across the Greater Washington region. We charge no fees and raise funds separately to support our work.

Spur Local looks to friends like you to keep our services independent and entirely free of charge. Consider a small contribution to Spur Local to cap off your gift and help the causes you care about get the full support they deserve!

If you like ECHO you might also like