Support Youth Going Back to Their Communities

We are a non-profit organization and depend on your generous donations to help our youth succeed both while at Echo Glen and once they transition back to their communities.

Many youth do not have the support of a family or their families struggle with food insecurity, housing insecurity, or job insecurity when they return to their homes and schools. This adds to their anxiety & low self esteem. Please consider helping a youth leaving Echo Glen with a few items that may help them with their educational or job training plans.

Ways to help:

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Zach:

Hello my name is Zach. I am 15 years old. I enjoy playing sports, any kind of sport really. Family is important to me, I feel a good relationship with family can go a long way. I plan on trying to help my family around the house to help with stress for my family. I want to help my grandma. She usually cooks dinner and I like her cooking. I am learning how to cook to help with dinner. My plan is to babysit a friend of the family’s son. I want to get back into sports at either my high school or in the community. Specifically baseball, basketball, or track. I have been playing baseball for 4 years. I feel if I get back into sports, it will help keep me on track. I am excited to be out and have freedom to hang out with my friends and be myself. I am also worried about hanging out with friends who will pressure me. I plan on using the GIVE skill on the outs, which is gentle tone, interested, validate, and easy manner. If you can donate, it will be greatly appreciated.

Wish List: –> Choose “Zach Friends of Echo Glen’s Gift Registry Address” under Other Addresses.

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Pete:

I like taking my dog for a run and walks. I also like playing soccer, taking apart bikes, and spending time with my family. I have a good relationship with my mom, brother, and sisters. I like visiting my grandma in the summer. I have high energy so I like to run, go for walks, and spend time with my dad. I am Native and like doing Native projects, drumming, and going to sweat lodges. I am trying to be an animal caretaker when I am older. Right now I am 13 so I am going to school trying to get my high school diploma. I don’t really like school but I am still going so I can work on my career and become an animal caretaker. I like riding my skateboard. When I had a phone, I would always be on it playing games and texting friends. These are the things I like doing. It will be helpful if you are able to help with anything.

Wish List: –> Choose “Pete Friends of Echo Glen’s Gift Registry Address” under Other Addresses.

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Leo:

I am 16. I enjoy skateboarding, hanging out with my friends, and listening to music. I am trying to get me GED. Then I can work at the pizza place by my house. In the summer I want to work at the water park. I want to use the money I earn towards fixing and adding a sound system to my car. Road trips make me feel free, fun, happy. Traveling to see the Grand Canyon with my dad is something I look forward to. To do all the stuff I want, I am going to be working on staying out of trouble. I also want to save money for getting tattoo removal. I plan on getting off parole and probation. I am excited to see my friends. Thanks.

Wish List: –> Choose “Leo Friends of Echo Glen’s Gift Registry Address” under Other Addresses.

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Space:

I like drawing, playing sports, going outside, playing video games, and skateboarding. I have been working towards getting out. My favorite sport to play is baseball with my friends. I am trying to move to Arizona with my family. I feel good about moving to Arizona because it is hot and I will be able to go outside more. I am excited about going home. I am going to visit my friends and hangout with my older brother. Friends of Echo Glen can be helpful with getting the stuff I need. Thank you for your help.

Wish List: –> Choose “Space Friends of Echo Glen’s Gift Registry Address” under Other Addresses.

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Juice:

I am Juice, I am silly, overconfident, happy, good looking person. I am super excited. I like fashion and playing sports, especially football, basketball, and baseball. I like to play video games competively, drive quads, dirt bikes, and driving. Inside I like to write, read books, workout, and sleep. But I prefer to be outside instead of inside. My goals are to go to the marines after getting my high school diploma, then go to college to become an astronaut. I am 16. My first day on the outs, I plan on seeing my mom, celebrate my birthday with my family and friends, get a pedicure with my mom, and drink sparkling cider with her to celebrate. Then I plan to go to school, get my driver’s license, and get a job. Bye.

Wish List: –> Choose “Juice Friends of Echo Glen’s Gift Registry Address” under Other Addresses.

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Maria:

I am 16. I recently started playing softball and learned that I really enjoy it. I love to travel, I have been to Oregon and California. I want to travel to Florida one day. Another thing I love is camping. I camped all through childhood with my family. I liked that it brought us closer together without electronics. I plan to go back to treatment and get a job at a nursing home. I am excited to start fresh with my sobriety and I am worried about getting set back on my success. I plan on establishing a better friend group and focus on bettering myself to prevent any setbacks. I want to graduate early, get my driver’s license, and buy a car. I appreciate any support that is given. Thank you.

Wish List: –> Choose “Maria Friends of Echo Glen’s Gift Registry Address” under Other Addresses.

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Simon:

I am almost 16. I like roller blading, nerf guns, being outside in general, and Legos. I have been completing treatment work. I hope to start a small business including lawn mowing, plowing, and small landscaping. I am trying to save up for a car. I am excited to live with my grandparents. I am a little worried about my removal surgery in my wrist. Friends of Echo Glen can provide personal health care needs to give me a jump start for my business. Thank you for your time to read this short bio, hope you consider buying a few things. Have a wonderful day.

Wish List: –> Choose “Simon Friends of Echo Glen’s Gift Registry Address” under Other Addresses.

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Striker:

I am 14. I like to go dirt biking, fishing, hiking, and I am very athletic. I have been working towards treatment work while at Echo Glen. And I have been focusing on my goals to get out. A long term goal of mine is I would like to join the army or become a navy seal. I want to get my two year probation done with as fast as possible and stay on top of my treatment. I am excited to live with my Grandma and Grandpa and able to have those freedoms again. I am worried about making any mistake again. Friends of Echo Glen can be helpful by providing me with my essentials. Thank you for your hard work and hope you have a nice day.

Wish List: –> Choose “Striker Friends of Echo Glen’s Gift Registry Address” under Other Addresses.

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Max:

I am 16 years old. I enjoy playing basketball and listening to music. I have been working towards getting my food handlers card and working on my resume. I hope to accomplish getting out of Echo Glen while earning job experience to better myself in the future. Some long term goals are to get my diploma and join a public school. I plan on getting a job at a restaurant to help with my restitution. I am excited to be back in the community and join school. I am worried about how I am going to stay sober on the outs. Friends of Echo Glen can help me by sharing their stories with me so I can learn from their experiences. I appreciate the things you all are doing for me, thank you.

Wish List: –> Choose “Max Friends of Echo Glen’s Gift Registry Address” under Other Addresses.

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Boogie:

I am 15. I love to play basketball even if it is raining or super-hot outside. I enjoy sports. I like hanging with friends. When I grow up I want to be a business owner for lawn and yard care services. I also want to be a firefighter. I want to finish high school with a diploma. My values are loyalty and determination because you don’t give up and you stick by someone’s side. My family is important to me, one of my favorite things to do with my family is camping. I am excited to go somewhere new, meet new people, and have a fresh start. Thank you.

Wish List: –> Choose “Boogie Friends of Echo Glen’s Gift Registry Address” under Other Addresses.

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Ramon:

I like drawing scripture and animals. I also like playing basketball; I have played since I was ten. I like to play with my cousins and friends. We would also go on hikes and explore. I am excited and worried about moving out of state. I will be walking my dog to help me stay out of trouble. My brother is going to help me stay on track. I am thinking of joining the military. I am not sure what branch yet. After that, becoming a mechanic for airplanes looks interesting. I have been learning about auto mechanics from my dad since I was six. Thank you for the time you took to read this, God bless.

Wish List: –> Choose “Ramon Friends of Echo Glen’s Gift Registry Address” under Other Addresses.

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Victorio:

I am 15. I enjoy hanging out with my friends and participating in my Native culture activities. I have been working towards getting my freedom back and staying away from criminal behavior. I hope to accomplish getting into a university. One of my short-term goals is to make a lot of money. I plan on doing good and being responsible in the outs. I am excited to see all my friends and hang out. Friends of Echo Glen can be helpful by getting the things I need. Thank you for your help.

Wish List: –> Choose “Victorio Friends of Echo Glen’s Gift Registry Address” under Other Addresses.

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Joe:

I am 15 about to be 16 in a couple months. I like going outside and playing video games sometimes. I have been working on learning more in school, learning new skills, and getting out on my minimum. I want to get a job and make money for my family. My goal is to make money, do good, and not come back to Echo Glen. I plan on going back to school and staying out of trouble. I am excited to see my family.

Wish List: –> Choose “Joe Friends of Echo Glen’s Gift Registry Address” under Other Addresses.

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Chris:

I am 16. I enjoy playing football and basketball. Being outside and playing sports is my way to workout. What I have been working on at Echo Glen is reducing my anger. DBT skills are helping with my anger. I will use them on the outs. I hope to get my diploma to get better jobs. I wanted to be a history teacher but now I am thinking of being a football player. I know a diploma will open more doors for me. When I return to the community I want to join a semi-pro football team. I am excited to get a car and I am planning on saving money for it. I appreciate your assistance, thank you for your time.

Wish List: –> Choose “Chris Friends of Echo Glen’s Gift Registry Address” under Other Addresses.

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Marcelo:

I am 16. I enjoy sports and music. I have been working on controlling my anger. I hope for the best and prepare for the worst. I hope to accomplish finishing school and staying out of the system. My short term goal is playing for the school football and basketball teams. My long term goal is playing college sports and becoming a mentor for kids in the system. I plan on catching up on my school, changing my surroundings, and obeying the law. I am excited to be at home. I am worried about going back to jail. To not go back, I plan to create structure to fill my time with positive activities. Friends of Echo Glen can be helpful by giving me an extra step towards a successful path.

Wish List: –> Choose “Marcelo Friends of Echo Glen’s Gift Registry Address” under Other Addresses.

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Potato:

My name is Potato and I am 15 years old. My hobbies are boxing, soccer, and track. While at Echo Glen, I was working on keeping cool under pressure. I hope to move on from the things I have done. I hope to be reunited with my family. I want to stay positive and stay out of trouble in the community. I am worried to live with my grandparents because I never have before. I don’t know what it will be like. Friends of Echo Glen can help me stay positive and encourage me to do my best. I like to thank Echo Glen for having my back when times are hard.

Wish List: –> Choose “Potato Friends of Echo Glen’s Gift Registry Address” under Other Addresses.

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Xavier II:

I am 15 years old. I like playing video games, listening to music, hanging out with my friends, and swimming. My time at Echo Glen, I have been working at controlling my anger so I can become a better person. I want to be successful in life by graduating high school and finish the Job Corp program. One short-term goal is to get off parole. Another is to be home for my siblings’ birthday. A long term that I have is to go through college and get a successful job that makes a lot of money. Giving me the stuff I need to go to school will help me be successful. Thank you for making a difference in my community. Your service is not overlooked and I hope you continue for many years to come.

Wish List: –> Choose “Xavier II Friends of Echo Glen’s Gift Registry Address” under Other Addresses.

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Dante:

I am 16 years old. My hobbies are drawing, playing football, and listening to music. During my time at Echo Glen, I have been working on getting my GED. My short-term goal is to get my driver’s license. I hope to get my construction certificate. I want to get a construction job to become financially stable. I am excited I am going to be given the opportunity to get my GED and learn a helpful trade so I can have a better future. Friends of Echo Glen can be helpful with donating some clothes. Thank you very much for your help. I appreciate you taking the time to help.

Wish List: –> Choose “Dante Friends of Echo Glen’s Gift Registry Address” under Other Addresses.

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Tony:

I am 17 years old. I enjoy listening to music. I plan on getting a job. I also plan on being successful in the community and to do that I want to accomplish getting a job so I can be financially stable. A job will also keep me busy to stay out of trouble. A goal I have for myself is to graduate high school. I want to eventually go to a trade school for carpentry and work my way up to a journeyman one day. Thank you for reading this biography and your time. Have a good one.

Wish List: –> Choose “Tony Friends of Echo Glen’s Gift Registry Address” under Other Addresses.

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Fermin:

I am 16. I like playing sports and listening to music. During my time at Echo Glen, I have successfully obtained my minimum date and been able to go to a community facility. I am excited to be at a group home. Echo Glen has been helpful with teaching me DBT skills and in helping me in school. I want to help my family by getting a job. I also want go to Mexico to visit my family. I want to see my little brothers and play with them. God bless you.

Wish List: –> Choose “Fermin Friends of Echo Glen’s Gift Registry Address” under Other Addresses.

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D’Angelo:

I’m 17. I like playing basketball and lifting weights. During my time at Echo Glen, I have been working towards going home to see my family. I hope to stay out and never come back to an institution. My short term goal is to not violate my probation. My long term goal is to succeed in the community. I hope to become financially stable. In the future, I want to coach younger kids to be successful and steer them out of bad situations. I am excited to see my family after a long time. Friends of Echo Glen can help me by starting in the community with clean clothes. I am thankful for Friends of Echo Glen trying to help out youth.

Wish List: –> Choose “D’Angelo Friends of Echo Glen’s Gift Registry Address” under Other Addresses.

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Jenna:

My name is Jenna and I am 17 years old. I am currently enrolled in college taking classes to become a CDP. Education is important to me. It is one of my higher values along with health. I love working out, being outside, and volunteering at animal shelters. I plan on going to a 4-year college and working while getting my degree. I will be working towards living independently. It is nerve wrecking to live on my own but I am sure I will enjoy it. If you can help me with things I need, I will be truly grateful. Thank you for your time.

Wish List: –> Choose “Jenna Friends of Echo Glen’s Gift Registry Address” under Other Addresses.