St. James School
In the summer of 2011, ECHOES began its first United States partnership, choosing St. James School, a new independent middle school in the Allegheny West section of North Philadelphia. A faith-based school in the Episcopal tradition, St. James is committed to educating traditionally under-resourced students of all faiths in a nurturing environment. In order to be accepted, students must live nearby, have financial need and come from families committed to their children's education and to the St. James community. The school is tuition-free and a registered non-profit organization. To learn more about St. James School, visit www.stjamesphila.org.
Shortly before St. James welcomed its first class of fifth-graders in September of 2011, ECHOES purchased a van to transport students to school activities and field trips. In 2012, ECHOES made a major gift to the school's art and music programs. In 2013, ECHOES' board members and friends volunteered at a Community Service Day at St. James. ECHOES' financial support has funded the purchase of textbooks and school supplies, shuttle-bus transport for the school choir and a Thanksgiving feast for students and families.
In 2019, ECHOES provided the St. James School with funds to establish the ECHOES Around the World Health Center.
