Friends of ECHO GLEN
🌟 Helping Youth Rewrite the Scripts of Their Lives.
At Echo Glen, every smile, kind word, and moment of encouragement helps youth believe again — in themselves, in others, and in the possibility of a brighter tomorrow.
Through compassion, consistency, and care, we help them discover their worth and build the skills to shape a hopeful future.
Our Mission
Friends of Echo Glen is a 100% volunteer-driven community partnering with staff to help youth at Echo Glen Juvenile Correction Center rewrite the scripts of their lives.
We believe every young person holds incredible potential waiting to be unlocked. With compassion, consistency, and care, we help them build self-worth, learn healthy life skills, and see that their past does not define their future.
Join Us
Every act of kindness, every volunteer hour, and every donation reminds these young people that they matter and that their futures are worth believing in.
Join us in bringing hope, healing, and new possibilities to Echo Glen — one heart, one connection, and one story at a time.
Echo Glen is a facility run by Dept. of Children, Youth & Families. More information about DCYF Echo Glen HERE.
EMPLOYMENT – Looking for paid work that genuinely matters? CLICK HERE
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.