EL CAMINO HOMELESS ORGANIZATION
Non-profit OrganizationsCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
EL CAMINO HOMELESS ORGANIZATION (ECHO) operates as a nonprofit shelter in Atascadero, California, providing food, shelter, and supportive services to homeless individuals and families in San Luis Obispo County. The organization runs a 170-bed transitional shelter and offers case management to help clients create action plans, secure employment, and pursue permanent housing within about three months of entry. A steady network of volunteers supports daily community meals, with dinners served to those in need each evening. ECHO emphasizes serving a broad spectrum of the homeless population, including families with children, the working poor, the elderly, and veterans, many of whom face physical or mental health challenges.