ECHO needs your help and support!
ECHO (Ecumenical Community Helping Others) is an organization staffed by volunteers from local churches and organizations which provides temporary or emergency assistance, including food, clothing, household items, transportation and financial support to about 1,500 Springfield and Burke families each year. Nativity Parish supports ECHO.
ECHO Can Use Your Old Laptop
ECHO refurbishes donated computers to give to clients with school-aged children or to those who need a computer for work or work skills development. If you are planning to replace a Windows 10 laptop computer before the October 14, 2025 End-Of-Life deadline, please consider donating it to ECHO. ECHO will wipe the hard drive, install new software including Windows, and prepare the laptop for the next client on our waiting list.
If you have questions, please email itteam@echo-inc.org.
Upcoming Food Drives
Nativity supports ECHO and holds a monthly ECHO Food Drive.
Food Drive at Springfield Mall Firestone
When: April 14–30, 2025
Where: 6699F Springfield Mall, Springfield, VA 22150 | Collection box in the lobby
Donation Note: Due to food safety and handling guidelines, ECHO must distribute food in the manufacturer’s packaging. We cannot accept donations repackaged from bulk food items. “Regular” sizes work best for us.
Stamp Out Hunger Letter Carriers’ Food Drive
When: Saturday, May 10, 2025
Where: Leave a bag with any amount of non-perishable food by your mailbox, before your mail is delivered
People who would be willing to hold a food drive in their organization, congregation, or neighborhood should contact echofoodroom@gmail.com
How to Hold a Food DriveECHO Clothing and Houseware Needs
Clothing Room:
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- Baby clothes in sizes 0-18 months
- Sneakers, in adult and child sizes
- Spring Jackets, in adult and child sizes
- Socks, all sizes(new only)
Housewares Department:
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- Gently used shower curtains
- Shower curtain rings
- Hand towels
Used items that are clean and in good repair are welcome—except for underwear and socks (these must be new). Scroll below to see when and where you can donate items.
Donate Directly to ECHO
Donate directly to ECHO’s Food Pantry, Clothing Room and Housewares Department. A current list of needs is always posted at www.echo-inc.org
ECHO is open to accept donations Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and also on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings, 7:00 to 9:00 pm, as well as one Saturday a morning a month (check echo-inc.org for the date each month). Please drive to the west side of the building and stop at the Donation Door where volunteers will assist with your donation and offer written receipts.
ECHO
7205 Old Keene Mill Road
Springfield, VA 22150
Donate Online
Donate financial assistance to help with rent and utility payments and fresh food coupons. Monetary donations can be made to ECHO, Inc. by check or PayPal.
Shop for ECHO on Amazon by visiting the ECHO Wishlist for a variety of items needed by ECHO’s Food and Clothing Departments. In order to assure deliveries when ECHO is closed, please choose the delivery address: ECHO c/o A King in Alexandria VA
Amazon WishlistVolunteer at ECHO
ECHO volunteers do meaningful things to help local people who have immediate challenges. Currently, ECHO has a few openings for:
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- Someone who has the interest and ability to use photo and/or video equipment to capture special events for our Communications Team
- A few people to join the Grant Writing Team that searches for funding sources and completes applications
- A Client Engagement Chair to work with our counseling volunteers in determining client eligibility
- People who want to manage donations or work with clients on a regular weekly schedule
If you’d like to find out if there’s a position that fits your interests and talents, email VolunteerCoordinator@