Ecumenical Community Helping Others (ECHO)

Kirkwood is one of 26 area congregations supporting ECHO, a nonprofit, all-volunteer charitable organization dedicated to assisting people in need. It distributes donated temporary or emergency food, clothing, household items, transportation, a variety of related family counseling services, and also offers limited financial assistance in emergencies all in a store-like setting. ECHO has no paid staff.

ECHO, located at 7205 Old Keene Mill Road provides charitable assistance to those individuals and families experiencing temporary difficulties in the Burke and Springfield communities of Fairfax County, Virginia (south of Braddock Road; west of I-95/395; north of Lorton and east of Route 123).

Founded in 1969, ECHO support its work with donations and work by almost 400 volunteers. All aid is given regardless of the religious beliefs or practices of those assisted. Click here for more information.