New Hope eNews - February 20, 2026

ECHO

Guided by a passion for honoring God, ECHO's vision is to see dignity returned to farmers and God’s creation cared for around the world. Last month several staff and interns had the opportunity to travel to the Bahamas where they visited farms and learned from the communities there. They also met physical needs that came up such as helping repair a well pump for a single mother Haitian refugee beginning her own farming journey, building a raised garden bed at a local church, and demonstrated mulching coconuts to build soil for the essential Bahamian island crop. Each moment offered a tangible picture of how the ECHO network can open doors to real hope, practical strategies, and lasting relationships. Coming up on Saturday, March 14, ECHO will be hosting it’s Global Food and Farm Festival, an annual event where kids and adults can taste, touch, and explore their way around the world while learning about global hunger and the practical solutions that make a difference. ECHO has asked New Hope to fill in several volunteer spots to connect with the community and serve our ECHO friends. If you’d be willing to serve for a couple of hours in this way or would like more details about the opportunity, please let Rachel Frey know, rachel@newhopefortmyers.org. Join with us in prayer, that God would guide all the ECHO staff and global network to know His will in all they do and that they would know Him as their Sustainer.