ECHO Collective Selected as Recipient of Spreetail Foundation’s $60,000 Software Grant
The Spreetail Foundation is proud to announce ECHO Collective has been selected as the recipient of its grant to sponsor a Design Studio project with UNL's Raikes School for the 2024-2025 school year. This grant is designed to support local nonprofits by providing them with the technology and resources needed to enhance their operations and amplify their impact.
ECHO Collective, a Lincoln-based nonprofit, is dedicated to connecting and empowering refugee and immigrant women by providing opportunities for personal growth and building cross-cultural relationships in a nurturing environment. With this grant, ECHO Collective will be partnering with the Raikes School to develop a learning management system that specifically suits the needs of the clients they serve, ensuring their entrepreneurs have the dignity of access to information that can change their trajectory in the American marketplace.
“We are thrilled to support ECHO Collective in their mission to address the multi-dimensional barriers of the women they serve. At Spreetail, we believe in the power of technology to transform lives, and this grant will provide ECHO Collective with the tools they need to continue making a significant impact,” said Brei Holcombe, Director at Spreetail Foundation.
This grant is part of the Spreetail Foundation’s ongoing commitment to strengthening communities by providing critical resources to organizations that are making a difference. By investing in technology for nonprofits, the Foundation aims to drive long-term positive change in the community.
"We are honored to receive this grant from the Spreetail Foundation," said Kelly Ross, Founder & Executive Director at ECHO Collective. "This support will enable us to more quickly assist the outstanding entrepreneurs currently on our year-long waitlist. We are excited about the possibilities this grant opens up for us...not just in Lincoln but nationwide."
The Spreetail Foundation was established to leverage the strengths of Spreetail, a leading global ecommerce company, in supporting nonprofits that align with its core giving pillars of supporting Women in Need, Children in Need, and Unhoused Neighbors. By providing software grants, the Foundation seeks to empower organizations to maximize their efficiency and effectiveness, ultimately driving greater social good.
For more information about the Spreetail Foundation and its initiatives, please visit our Communities page.
About ECHO Collective
ECHO Collective was founded in August 2020 with the goal of providing opportunities to New American women through personal growth and building cross-cultural relationships in a nurturing environment. Their flagship program is called The Refinery, which focuses on equipping New American women who wish to become entrepreneurs or already own a business with the business knowledge, social network, and tools to thrive. They also provide educational and enrichment opportunities in the textile arts, like sewing, knitting, textile weaving, bead weaving, and more.
About Spreetail Foundation
The Spreetail Foundation is committed to making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. As the charitable giving arm of Spreetail, our mission is to foster hope and opportunity by supporting our unhoused neighbors, children in need, and women in need. We believe in the power of collective action and strive to create lasting, positive change through dedicated philanthropy, volunteerism, and partnerships. Rooted in our Nebraska heritage, we are driven by a deep sense of responsibility to uplift and empower those facing adversity, ensuring that every individual has the chance to thrive.
About UNL Raikes School Design Studio
The Raikes School Design Studio at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln provides students with hands-on, real-world experience in solving complex problems through interdisciplinary collaboration. The program prepares students for successful careers by integrating technology and business education with practical project work.
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