His voice,
our hands.

Every gift creates ripples of change. Join us in bringing hope, love, and opportunity to families across the Central Valley.

Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for Me.
Jesus

Who we are

HisEcho exists to bring honor and glory to Jesus by loving our neighbors well.

We are a Modesto-based ministry meeting real needs for individuals and families, one act of kindness at a time. His voice calls; we are the hands.

Our mission

To bring honor and glory to Jesus.

Why we exist

To help people who need help, in our own community, right where they are.

Where we serve

Families and individuals across the Modesto area and greater Central Valley.

What we do

Meeting needs that are practical and personal.

We care for the whole person, sharing both everyday essentials and the hope of God’s Word, then walking alongside people for the long haul.

Help to those in need

Food, diapers, clothing, blankets, coats, shoes, school supplies, baby formula, gas, and other essentials for families facing hardship.

Share the Scriptures

Bibles, study materials, and prayer, so that alongside practical help, people can encounter the hope and truth of God’s Word.

Connect people

We help people who feel alone find belonging, relationship, and a community that will keep showing up for them.

Church & ministry collaboration

We connect people to local churches and partner with other ministries to make a deeper, lasting impact together.

Words that move us

The heart behind the work.

These words shape everything we do, an echo of His voice carried into our community.

Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.

Solomon

If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one.

Mother Teresa

Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the Law of Christ.

The Apostle Paul

You don’t have to have deep pockets or be rich to help the needy, the poor, and the hungry. You simply need to have a heart.

Unknown

It is not how much you give, but how much love you put into giving.

Unknown

The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.

Solomon

Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.

Martin Luther King Jr.

Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed.

King David

Our board of directors

Modesto neighbors, leading from the heart.

A team rooted in this community and committed to seeing it flourish.

Rick Countryman

Rick Countryman

Founder & CEO

A follower of Jesus, husband, father, and grandfather. Born and raised in Modesto, Rick served as a pastor at Big Valley Grace Community Church for over 40 years and loves the people of this city deeply.

Jeff Sutton

Jeff Sutton

Senior VP of Investments with 33 years guiding families through their financial journeys. He serves on the Miracle League board and is an active member of Big Valley Grace. Married to Heather for 28 years; father of three daughters.

Bowen Cardoza

Bowen Cardoza

A Modesto native and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo graduate focused on Central Valley industrial sales, leasing, and net-leased investments. He loves serving local community organizations. Married with two children.

Tony Bruno

Tony Bruno

Leads a general contracting firm and manages his family’s property portfolio. A Cal Poly graduate in Agricultural Business, he serves on several nonprofit boards, including the Memorial Hospital Foundation and Miracle League. Father of three.

Paul Harmon

Paul Harmon

A business leader and community advocate with 25+ years of experience. He has served boards including Sierra Vista Children’s Center and Community Hospice Foundation, and is active at Big Valley Grace. Husband and father of three.

Ben Miller

Ben Miller

A University of the Pacific graduate who has lived and worked in Modesto for over 30 years. He has founded several tech companies, creating local jobs. He enjoys painting and leading worship at his church. Married with three grown children.

Be part of HisEcho

Your kindness becomes someone’s hope.

You don’t need deep pockets to make a difference. You simply need a heart. Here’s how you can join in.

Give financially

Every dollar goes toward meeting real needs for real families in our community.

Partner & pray

Churches, ministries, and volunteers help us reach further and love deeper.

Get in touch

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