At ECHOS, you are the changemakers our community needs to continue to thrive.
Join the Mission
ECHOS started in 2016 to address homelessness in Elizabethtown and has grown into a nonprofit serving over 400 households annually across Northwest Lancaster County. Through housing programs, eviction prevention, and emergency shelter, we empower families facing housing instability.
Volunteers and private donations are vital to our mission. You provide the flexibility to respond to urgent needs and sustain programs that create lasting impact. Your contribution directly supports local families, offering hope, stability, and a path forward.
Join us in building a stronger community.
Become a Volunteer
Volunteers are essential to our mission. Whether helping in shelters, supporting programs, or assisting at events, your time makes a real difference. Some of our volunteer roles include:
Shelter Guest Support Volunteer
Shelter Safety Volunteer
Shelter Kitchen Support Volunteer
Cleaning & Organization Volunteer
Community Meal Volunteer
Click the below to learn more about how you can get involved and to create an account on our volunteer platform, GalaxyDigital.
In-Kind & Monetary Donations
Donations of all kinds directly support our community by offering hope, stability, and a path forward. Private donations and monthly commitments through our Giving Circle allow ECHOS the flexibility to respond to the urgent needs of our community.
There are other ways to make a difference as well! In-kind donations of hygiene supplies, household essentials, seasonal items, and so much more help to make a tangible difference. A full list of ECHOS current in-kind needs can be found at the link below along with all other donation information.
Planned Giving
Looking to give hope in a way that will enhance the future sustainability of ECHOS? When you choose to donate to ECHOS planned giving, you are fostering a future filled with hope and stability through many legacy and estate planning vehicles.
Consider a bequest in your will, a gift of life insurance, a donation from your IRA, or the gift of an appreciated asset such as stock or real estate. There are many creative and strategic solutions that allow you to receive an income while still generously blessing our community mission.
Meet the Development Team
Do you have any questions about joining the ECHOS mission? Contact our development team! Our staff are here to assist you with donation planning, in-kind drop offs, volunteer account set-up, and much more.
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Community Engagement Coordinator
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Carrie Stricker earned her Bachelor of Arts degree at Catawba College in Salisbury, NC. She spent many years organizing and supervising Community Arts and Recreation programs in a variety of locations since that time.
Carrie also had an opportunity to live with her family in Kitale, Kenya and work with children who are homeless. While in Kenya, Carrie developed a commitment to improving community resources including orphan care, education, and community outreach. Upon coming to Elizabethtown, Carrie has become aware of the community needs in her hometown and how she can do her part to help.
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Fund Development Consultant
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Madeline is a seasoned nonprofit leader with almost a decade of experience advancing philanthropic growth through strategic fundraising, donor engagement, and data-informed development planning. While working full-time in a senior advancement role, she supports ECHOS in a strategic advisory role during non-business hours to strengthen their fund development efforts. Her work at ECHOS includes refining CRM systems & processes and enhancing donor cultivation strategies to build long-term community support. Madeline’s career, rooted in a personal passion for service, has spanned local, regional, and national organizations, where she has secured multimillion-dollar grants, launched successful development campaigns, and driven meaningful donor relationships.
Mission Possible
Join the mailing list for our volunteer newsletter today!
Read about the clients you impact, fellow volunteers, and upcoming volunteer opportunities or events.
This newsletter is released monthly from December to April when our Emergency Shelter is open. Additionally, you’ll get updates during the months our Emergency Shelter is closed in July and October.
Thank you to All Our Generous Donors
