February 2026 Chapter Meeting – Featured Charity is ECHO Shelter

The February meeting of the SLO County CRPA will be on Wednesday, 2/25 @ 6PM.

This month, we will have the following presentations:

  • CERT, Community Emergency Response Team by Andy DeVoss
  • Mini Class: The Ins and Outs of Obtaining your Concealed Carry Weapons (CCW) Permit by Tracy Weed

We will be having another door prize drawing (KleenBore Multi-Caliber Pistol cleaning kit, box of cleaning patches, cleaning brushes or swabs).

The board would like to thank all of the members who consistently bring donations to the meetings. You help is greatly appreciated.

Also this month, we’ll be accepting donations for ECHO Shelter. Please bring any donations to the next chapter meeting and receive an extra door prize drawing ticket. Thank you!

According to the chef at ECHO, they can use any type of meat, especially breakfast meat like bacon or sausage.  Also Folgers coffee is needed. We will have a cooler on hand at the meeting for perishables.

Here is a list of grooming, hygiene and clothing items currently needed at the shelter:

  • Twin XL Sheets

  • Bath Towels

  • Long socks (S-L)

  • Closed toed, comfortable and durable shoes (i.e. sneakers, boots: sizes 6-13)

  • Sports bras

  • Short sleeve shirts

  • Leggings

  • Jeans

  • Belts

  • Blankets

  • Towels

  • Travel size baby wipes/hygiene wipes

  • Combs/Brushes Must be brand new

  • Hygiene packs (see attached hygiene pack list)

  • Travel Size Toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, body wash)

  • Toothbrushes, Toothpaste

  • Coffee (ground), Hot Cocoa Packets

All contributions to ECHO are tax-deductible.
501(c)(3)
Tax ID# 77-0545434

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