“We must be the change we wish to see in the world.” —Mahatma Gandhi

 

ABOUT US

ECHOES OF HOPE strives to awaken the spirit of hope in the lives of children, youth, and young adults in need by alleviating barriers and helping them reach their full potential. 

Founded in 2007 by Stacia and Luc Robitaille, the nonprofit has helped thousands of at-risk and emancipated foster youth succeed by providing the resources, love, and support they so richly deserve.

Values Statement:

  • We proclaim a vision and message of hope.

  • We believe in the ultimate worth and dignity of each individual.

  • We share unconditional love and develop relationships that change lives.

  • We value presenting opportunities to those who would otherwise have none.

  • We pursue excellence in our leading and serving.

  • We are an organization of integrity.

 
 
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Our Impact

Less than 3% of youth aging out of the foster care system in California alone will graduate from college. We're dedicated to changing that statistic, one life at a time.

 
 
 

"Echoes of Hope is love, acceptance, and family! We’re all from different backgrounds, and have been through different hardships, but we strive to be a light of love to all lives that we cross paths with.”

— Caitlyn Reynolds


"Echoes of Hope has inspired and helped me transform my lifestyle by being more open, honest, and present. Echoes of Hope is my second family and taught me so many skills and lessons. I appreciate the brave space that was created for us to be ourselves."

— Paradyse Oakley


"Echoes of Hope is exceptional because it is driven by the principles that everyone deserves dignity, respect, and love.

— Jesse Aguilar

 
 

100%

LEADERS OF TOMORROW YOUTH

Stay-in and graduation rate over the past five years.

 

30%

LEADERS OF TOMORROW YOTH

obtained their Master’s Degree, with 4% obtaining their PhD.

 
 

12,000+

CHILDREN, TEENS, AND YOUNG ADULTS

have been helped through all of our programs in 2023.

 

Our Staff

 
 
 
 
 

Thank you to our lifelong volunteers

George Lee, Jr.
Kelly Slattery
MacKenzie Labrie
Jenni Nitsch
Amy McKay

Stefanie Hirsch
Antonella Knosp
Victor Sepulveda
Monique Venier
Jevon & Carlee Wilkes

 

Board of Directors

Stacia Rae Robitaille
Co-Founder, Chairwoman of the Board, Youth Guidance Director, Visionary Leader & Strategic Partnerships Director

Luc Robitaille
Co-Founder & CFO, Echoes of Hope
President, LA Kings

Stefanie Goldstein
Owner and President
E.I. Medical Inc.

Michael Rosenbaum
Actor, Writer, Director

Risa Shapiro
President
RMS Productions, Inc.

Brandon Thorson
Attorney
Dietz, Gilmor & Chazen (Former Echoes of Hope Youth)

Jevon Wilkes
Executive Director
CA Coalition for Youth (First ever Echoes of Hope Youth)