Who we are

This is a photo of David and Susan, smiling at the camera, at the Farmer's Market booth. Dave is still on our Board of Directors.

ECUMENICAL CHRISTIAN HELPING HANDS ORGANIZATION

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to support independent living in our community by working in partnership with volunteers and community organizations in East Jefferson County.

Helping is our Middle Name

We have been active in East Jefferson County for over 28 years. We are currently located in downtown Port Townsend, at 2326 Washington Street, near the water.

Jefferson County has the largest percentage of senior citizens in Washington State, and the 9th most in the United States, with over 5,000 households (42%) with people over 65. We have helped people from age 1 to 106!

This is a logo from the GIVE Jefferson Campaign, showing a heart over the mountains, and the words, "Give Love, Give Hope, Give Jefferson".

ECHHO is a proud partner of the United Good Neighbor’s Give Jefferson campaign. Donate today!

Photo of David Whitney
Photo of Nancy Budd-Garvan
Picture of Dave Stanko.
Picture of Dale Wilson.

DAVID WHITNEY MD, ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON, RETIRED

NANCY BUDD-GARVAN, FORMER DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS - OUR CURRENT CHAIR

BILL JAMES, FORMER BUSINESS EXECUTIVE

DAVE STANKO, LAW ENFORCEMENT, RETIRED

DALE WILSON, FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF OLYCAP

Picture of Vic Dirksen.
Photo of Mark Getzandaner.
Photo of Brett Black.
Photo of Mark Lannon.

Our Board of Directors

VIC DIRKSEN, FORMER HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATOR

MARK GETZENDANER, FORMER INSURANCE BUSINESS OWNER

BRETT BLACK, FIRE CHIEF, EAST JEFFERSON FIRE AND RESCUE

MARK LANNON, ATTORNEY, RETIRED

Pretty picture of the lighthouse here in Port Townsend, seen from the grasslands.

Our Spiritual Community Donors

BOEING BLUE BILLS is a wonderful bunch of volunteers that help folks with small repairs to their homes, or construction of ramps, etc.

Boeing BlueBills is now PSOBlueBills - They will install tub grab bars, wheelchair ramps, and many other services.

BOEING BLUE BILLS