Since its incorporation on May 2, 1969, ECHO’s members have been religious congregations in the Burke and Springfield areas of Fairfax County. Currently, 26 congregations appoint members to ECHO’s board and support its work with donations and the service of nearly 400 volunteers. The Executive Committee consists of a President, Vice-President, Vice-President/Finance, Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, four Trustees and the Executive Director.

Day-to-day operations are handled by a support team of volunteers who serve in various capacities such as counselors, administrative assistants, facility managers, clothing chairpersons, community relations, food co-chairpersons and housewares chairpersons.