This week we saw the foundations laid for the building of four new houses on the ECHO campus. R. Fry Builders of Cape Coral is constructing four new single family homes next to the Africa and Asia student dorms. These houses will be used primarily for our Missionary-In-Residence program that provides housing for Agricultural Missionaries that have served overseas.ECHO's staff is greatly enhanced when overseas partner organizations allow their staff to work in the United States for a period of time at our demonstration farm. These missionary families have great experience that helps us provide sustainable agricultural solutions, experienced teachers and mentors for students preparing for overseas assignments.
The 3 bedroom/ 2 bath homes should be completed by October according to Randy Fry. Thanks to several generous individuals, foundations and civic organizations, the money to build the homes is already raised. However, money to landscape, furnish, and connect the homes to our computer network is still needed.
If you are interested in helping ECHO complete this project, please contact Mike Sullivan at 239-567-3344.
