ECHO (El Camino Homeless Organization)

50 bed homeless shelter for homeless individuals and families. Serves all of San Luis Obispo County.

Office Hours: Mondays through Fridays 10am to 6pm.

Programs:
RESIDENCY PROGRAM
Provides case management services to assist residents in securing a job and finding permanent and sustainable housing within three months of entering the shelter program.  While enrolled in the program, residents learn life skills for employment, budgeting, healthier habits and more.  The goal and the result of this practical support is the empowerment of residents to move in a positive direction while assisting them in acquiring the skills and services they need to become self-sustaining, including secure housing.

HOUSING PLACEMENT
Individuals and families are directed to resources that will help them find housing within three months of their arrival at ECHO.

SHOWER PROGRAM
ECHO also operates a shower program that provides hot showers three nights a week to anyone in need.  ECHO supplies the homeless population all the necessary toiletries and offers access to clothing, shoes, blankets, sleeping bags and school supplies for children.


MEAL PROGRAM
Provides as many as 150 daily meals to residents and members of our community that might otherwise go without a hot meal.
Breakfast and lunch is provided for those that stay at the shelter