ECHOS

Looking to complete a 5k this fall? Register for The Great Turkey Hunt Virtual 5k! Money raised will benefit ECHOS. Walk/Run between November 21 and 28 to receive a 2020 medal and a chance to win a $50 Weis gift card (5 available)! For more details and to register online go to: https://runsignup.com//PA/Elizabetht/TheGreatTurkeyHunt5k

After serving over 4 years, founding Executive Director, Deb Jones, has accepted the position of Director of Community Initiatives at United Way of Lancaster County. In her new position, Deb will advocate for sustainable initiatives, foster innovation and accountability, and support community collaboration across the entire Lancaster County. Until a new Executive Director is selected, Deb will serve as ECHOS Interim Director, alongside the strong, ECHOS team (https://e...choslancaster.org/meet-our-team/). Congratulations, Deb! We are excited to see your accomplishments and impact on the greater Lancaster County region!

When it comes to volunteering, its the little things that make a difference. For this volunteer, the friendly conversations were the highlight of volunteering at the Emergency Winter Shelter. To make a difference in your community, sign up to volunteer at https://echoslancaster.org/get-involved/ or contact [email protected] or 717-361-0740

A concerned community member came to ECHOS unsure how he would pay his rent and other bills after losing his job due to COVID-19. Working closely with an ECHOS advocate, the middle-aged man found temporary work, applied for SNAP (food stamps) and OnTrack (utility assistance), and secured temporary financial assistance to remain housed. Now, he has a permanent job that provides the stability to pay his rent and utilities! Read below for his sentiment about ECHOS support:

Don't forget to take part in Norwex's October Team Bloom Fundraising Event THIS WEEK! Ways to purchase with a purpose: Use this link to have 35% of your purchase price donated to ECHOS: https://angelayoutz.norwex.biz/en_US/customer/shop... Place an order between now and Oct 31 to help earn Norwex products to donate to families in crisis. Purchase/donate toward the Care Kits (pictured below) with cleaning/laundry essentials for families in need! For more information or to purchase a Care Kit, contact Angela Youtz at 717-813-1508 or [email protected]

Need resume advice, interviewing tips, or assistance finding a career right for you? Contact CareerLink today! Free virtual appointments, designated to ECHOS community, are available the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. Access to a computer is available at Community Place on Washington (61 E Washington St, Elizabethtown). To schedule your appointment, contact Kellie at 717-288-7924 or [email protected]

ECHOS is seeking the following items as we prepare to open the Emergency Winter Shelter: - Heavy duty dinner plates - Heavy duty plastic utensils - 16 oz coffee cups w/lids... - Napkins - Ear plugs - Face masks (disposable) - Vinyl gloves (assorted sizes) Donations can be dropped off in the main lobby at Community Place on Washington (61 E. Washington St) M-F, 8:00 - 4:00 ~ or ~ Contact [email protected] or 717-361-0740 to schedule a drop off time that better suits your schedule!

What an amazing gift! One couple generously donated their brand new mattress to ECHOS after realizing it wasn't a fit for them. Through the Home2Stay housing program, ECHOS was able to gift this new mattress to a recently housed client. For someone who had spent years sleeping in cars or on cots, this gift was invaluable. Read the clients excitement below:

Thank you, Weis Markets (Elizabethtown, PA), for donating $50 gift cards to be raffled off at the Great Turkey Hunt 5K Fundraising Event! Interested in being entered to win one of these gift cards? Register to walk or run the virtual race here: https://runsignup.com///Elizabethtown/TheGreatTurkeyHunt5k

The first Winter Shelter Volunteer training is happening THIS WEEK! Don't forget to reserve your seat for the Oct 22, 4:30 to 6:00pm session. Can't make it on Thursday? Register for the Oct 28, 6:00-7:30pm session instead. This will be an opportunity for new volunteers to meet the staff, learn about volunteer requirements, and become familiar with the inter-workings of the shelter. ... Space is limited to 10 for social distancing requirements. Contact echoslancaster.org or 717-361-0740 to register today!

Did you know Lancaster County has its very own group of people working behind the scenes to support, create, and implement county wide services? Lancaster County Homelessness Coalition, Lanc Co MyHome, are drivers of change in our community, working tirelessly to eradicate homelessness. ECHOS is proud to collaborate with Lanc Co MyHome in empowering stability among our neighbors! For more information on county wide services, check out http://lanccomyhome.org/

To operate the Emergency Winter Shelter, ECHOS is seeking 200 community members willing to volunteer 2-4 times a month during the season (December 7 - April 2). Hear about the importance of volunteering from Winter Shelter Coordinator, Chrissie, and past Shelter Volunteers in the 2 minute video below. Your support is crucial to ensuring those experiencing homelessness have a safe, warm, and dry place to stay this winter. Register to become a Winter Shelter Volunteer at https://echoslancaster.org/get-involved/

Are Norwex products an essential in your home? If so, take part in the October Team Bloom Fundraising Event for ECHOS, organized by a local community member! Ways to purchase with a purpose: Use this link to have 35% of your purchase price donated to ECHOS: https://angelayoutz.norwex.biz/en_US/customer/shop Place an order between Oct 26-31 to help earn Norwex products to donate to families in crisis.... Purchase/donate toward the Care Kits (pictured below) with cleaning/laundry essentials for families in need! For more information or to purchase a Care Kit, contact Angela Youtz at 717-813-1508 or [email protected]