In 1858, Reverend Louis Nollau accepted the first child in the German Protestant Orphan's Home with the goal to offer children a place where they could heal and feel safe. Today, 150 years later and now known as ECH, we are still striving to keep Reverend Nollau's dream alive.

b

ECH Success Story: See the Video!

Success at ECH is a relative term. Young people experience success in many different forms. One young lady, Melissa, has worked her way through our Steppingstone program and now has her two children at the Early Education Center.

Here is her story:

ECH Every Child's Hope:
Melissa,
A Success Story

 

    

 For your donation of $500 to YOP or NAP, receive this beautiful replica of ECH in 1877.

         

      

State of Missouri Income Tax Credits
Available!

Every Child’s Hope has been awarded a grant from the Missouri Department of Economic Development enabling us to offer state tax credits to eligible donors under two different programs:

YOP:  Anyone with a Missouri Tax liability making a donation of $500 or more.  Gifts of Cash and Stock are eligible.  This is a new grant that we were thrilled to get.  Plenty of YOP credits are currently available.

NAP:  Any donor with a Missouri Tax Liability related to a business income.  This includes LLCs, rental property, etc.  Gifts of cash or stock of $500 or more qualify for NAP.  NAP credits are limited, so act soon!

 
My Buddy Program Mentors Needed in St. Louis
ECH strives to offer the children living on our campus a holistic approach to their care. We work to match each child up with a "buddy," someone who can mentor them.