Thank you for your sincere desire to attend ECHO! As you may or may not know, your retreat fees are allocated to providing an amazing experience: awesome community, a beautiful environment, comfortable overnight lodging, food, top-notch musicians, nationally renowned speakers and catechists, supplies, workbooks, entertainment, liturgical supplies, T-shirts, insurance, and much more! Nevertheless, we know that it can sometimes be difficult to cover the ECHO registration cost. We never want to allow money to be a reason you cannot attend ECHO, so we are here to support you!
We ask that in order to be considered for a scholarship to attend ECHO, that you consider honestly how much you are able to offer toward your registration, and commit to making some kind of fundraising effort.
Step One - PRAY AND PLAN
We invite you to pray honestly about how much you can contribute toward your registration, and trust that God will provide. Additionally, we invite you to embark on some fundraising efforts. Click HERE for a list of fundraising ideas to kickstart your creativity.
Step Two - SEND LETTERS/EMAILS ASKING FOR SUPPORT
Click HERE to access a printable letter that you can send out to potential donors, or you can attach this to an email as well. In the letter, potential donors will find all the information they need to send a donation directly to us on your behalf, either through the mail or through an online donation. We will then apply these donations directly to your remaining balance and notify you of any changes. We ask that you brainstorm 5-10 people to send the letter to. We have found this to be very effective, with most people finding success in fundraising all of their registration fees by utilizing this letter. Be sure to make it personal by adding your own personal notes to the front or the back.
Step Three - OPT IN FOR A PAYMENT PLAN
Depending on what ECHO retreat you have registered for, you may be eligible for a payment plan...customizable to meet your needs. You can break up the full retreat cost into smaller automatic monthly payments, making paying for the retreat much more manageable over time. If you'd like to inquire about a payment plan, please email us at [email protected].
Step Four - APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP
Once you've made a fundraising effort, fill out the scholarship application below. We will review your application and then let you know how much we can offer you as a scholarship. NOTE: To be considered for a scholarship, you must have already submitted your ECHO registration forms.
We are also able to offer payment plans for those in need. To inquire about a payment plan, please email us at [email protected].
We ask that in order to be considered for a scholarship to attend ECHO, that you consider honestly how much you are able to offer toward your registration, and commit to making some kind of fundraising effort.
Step One - PRAY AND PLAN
We invite you to pray honestly about how much you can contribute toward your registration, and trust that God will provide. Additionally, we invite you to embark on some fundraising efforts. Click HERE for a list of fundraising ideas to kickstart your creativity.
Step Two - SEND LETTERS/EMAILS ASKING FOR SUPPORT
Click HERE to access a printable letter that you can send out to potential donors, or you can attach this to an email as well. In the letter, potential donors will find all the information they need to send a donation directly to us on your behalf, either through the mail or through an online donation. We will then apply these donations directly to your remaining balance and notify you of any changes. We ask that you brainstorm 5-10 people to send the letter to. We have found this to be very effective, with most people finding success in fundraising all of their registration fees by utilizing this letter. Be sure to make it personal by adding your own personal notes to the front or the back.
Step Three - OPT IN FOR A PAYMENT PLAN
Depending on what ECHO retreat you have registered for, you may be eligible for a payment plan...customizable to meet your needs. You can break up the full retreat cost into smaller automatic monthly payments, making paying for the retreat much more manageable over time. If you'd like to inquire about a payment plan, please email us at [email protected].
Step Four - APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP
Once you've made a fundraising effort, fill out the scholarship application below. We will review your application and then let you know how much we can offer you as a scholarship. NOTE: To be considered for a scholarship, you must have already submitted your ECHO registration forms.
We are also able to offer payment plans for those in need. To inquire about a payment plan, please email us at [email protected].