Our purpose is to empower families and individuals experiencing housing instability and insufficient income in the Northwest region of Lancaster County.

About ECHOS

ECHOS serves Elizabethtown, Bainbridge, Rheems, Mount Joy, Maytown, and Marietta. The agency has a team of over fifteen staff who assist more than 800 households annually through ten programs, including housing stability programs, eviction prevention, emergency shelter, and information and resources.

Our Programs

  • ELIZABETHTOWN EMERGENCY SHELTER

    ECHOS’ Emergency Shelter Programs provide clients an overnight stay in cases of urgent need.

  • FAMILY & INDIVIDUAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES

    Through our Family and Individual Supportive Services, our staff work diligently to connect individual and families with community resources and services.

  • EVICTION PREVENTION AND DIVERSION

    Our trained staff take the necessary steps to help individuals and families obtain proper resources and care to keep them in their current residence.

  • HOUSING STABILITY PROGRAMS

    Our staff use evidence-based practices and trauma-informed care to provide external supports such as advocacy and financial counseling.

  • JOB READINESS AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

    All clients and community members have access to our Job Readiness and Workforce Development assistance offered through case management and our Enrichment Center.

  • INFORMATION AND RESOURCES


    ECHOS can help you navigate community resources, become more knowledgeable of current resources, and provide a direct connection to the help you need.