Friends of ECHO GLEN
Helping Youth Rewrite the Scripts of Their Lives
Every young person deserves to know they matter. Through compassion, consistency, and care, we help youth at Echo Glen discover their worth, build life skills, and believe in a brighter future.
OUR VISION
A Brighter Future for Every Young Person
A community where every young person at Echo Glen feels seen and valued, believes in their God-given potential, and has the hope and skills to build a brighter future for themselves, their families, and their communities.
OUR MISSION
Walking Alongside Youth
Friends of Echo Glen is a volunteer-driven community partnering with Echo Glen staff to help young people discover their worth, build healthy life skills, and realize that their past does not define their future.
GET INVOLVED
Every Act of Kindness Matters
Whether you volunteer, donate, or share your time and talents, you can remind a young person that they matter and help open the door to new possibilities.
Echo Glen is a facility run by WA State Department of Children, Youth & Families. More information about DCYF Echo Glen HERE.
EMPLOYMENT – Looking for paid work that genuinely matters? CLICK HERE
Friends of Echo Glen is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit — your contributions are tax-deductible and directly support youth at Echo Glen.
of young people in the juvenile justice system have experienced childhood trauma such as homelessness, gang violence, and physical and sexual abuse — which affects almost all of the incarcerated girls. Many of their families have also experienced inter-generational trauma.
Here are some opportunities to show these appreciative youth that you care. Must be over 21 years old.
WAYS TO GIVE – great for all ages
Don’t see anything that interests you?
Whatever your expertise, passion or hobby is, there is a group of youth who would love for you to share it with them! Email and we’ll help connect you to some appreciative youth..
Want to learn more about who the kids are at Echo Glen?
Check out these videos:
Two young men at the Echo Glen Children’s Center rap about their experiences before incarceration and reflect on their lives now.
Echo Glen celebrates 50 years of helping convicted kids turn their lives around.