Providing a safe, stable, no-cost shelter for families is the first step towards independent living.
Our no-cost 1 year program Ministry program has immediate openings for single men and women that are ready for a change.
Helping families find a better direction as they begin their path to a new way of life.
Our business partners provide our members with invaluable on-the-job experience.
Restoring trust, social skills, and self-esteem to our youth.
Adversity provided ECTLC a miracle.
Since 2009, East County Transitional Living Center has been breaking the cycle of homelessness, addiction, and poverty.
Over the years, our achievements have left a positive impact on San Diego County.
Our knowledgeable compassionate staff, offers years of experience helping the marginalized.
Read about upcoming events, awards, ceremonies, achievements, and more.
At a glance, our calendar provides the time and day of ECTLC activities.
See details and purchase tickets for our upcoming events.
Every day, East County Transitional Living Center’s programs house over 450 men, women, and children. Our loving, holistic process offers an end to homelessness and the promise of hope to future generations.
Help sponsor a family today. View the sponsorship options in our link below.
The East County Transitional Living Center (ECTLC) is thrilled to invite you to our upcoming Art Auction Benefit, hosted by the renowned Benjamin Jones, owner of Art World Western Heritage Gallery.
No one ever plans on becoming homeless, addicted, impoverished, or lost.
We understand. Not long ago, many of our ECTLC staff were broken too.
Today, our staff has the privilege to show others the same unconditional acceptance that they were once shown.
TRANSFORMING LIVES
For over a decade, our programs have helped thousands build a permanent approach to end poverty and homelessness.
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Values are taught to men and women through biblical teachings using Jesus Christ’s example of selfless servitude, humility, and accountability.
A one-year, Christ-centered program where parents learn the power of forgiveness and are taught skills that mend brokeness and restore relationships.
The confidence built through our employment training empowers residents to altar the future of their lives and the lives of their family.
For up to 28 days, ECLTC offers a no-cost safe haven for families to focus on developing a future plan with our trained counselors.
Our education programs pave the way to lifelong success through achieving a GED, introducing career options, hands-on work experience, financial literacy, and more.
Our brush management and weed abatement services are a win-win, providing hands-on experience for our men at a low-cost for property owners.
transformed lives since our opening in 2009
meals served every day from our kitchen
new members thriving in our new dorms
WE Can’t do it without you
Thank you to our
support partners
Your generous donations of service, food, clothing, time, talents, supplies, and funds brings hope to the homeless.