Every Child Central Oregon will partnership with the Deschutes Children’s Foundation, a renowned community organization dedicated to supporting children and families in Central Oregon.

ECCO — a nonprofit that fights for the wellbeing of Central Oregon children and families impacted by foster care — is now a partner at the Becky Johnson Community Center in Redmond.

The Becky Johnson Community Center, managed by Children’s Foundation, is a hub for numerous nonprofit organizations and community partners that offer resources and services to children and families in need.

This new space is a pivotal moment for ECCO. It’s the first time since the nonprofit’s 2019 launch that it will have dedicated office spaces for its executive director and project manager. The locale will improve accessibility for ECCO’s community partners and clients, plus enable ECCO to align itself with a well-established organization committed to similar values and goals.

“We are excited to welcome this new partner to Deschutes Children’s Foundation at our Becky Johnson Center Campus,” said Cassi MacQueen, executive director at Deschutes Children’s Foundation, in a release.

Melissa Williams, ECCO’s executive director, expressed joy and gratitude about the partnership.

“This collaboration not only provides us with a physical ‘home base’ office space but also opens doors to new opportunities for collective growth,” said Williams in a release.