PROGRAMS
Emergency Housing
Providing a safe, stable, no-cost shelter for families is the first step towards independent living.
1 Year Program Ministry
Our no-cost 1 year program Ministry program has immediate openings for single men and women that are ready for a change.
Family Restoration
Helping families find a better direction as they begin their path to a new way of life.
Employment Training
Our business partners provide our members with invaluable on-the-job experience.
Youth Services
Restoring trust, social skills, and self-esteem to our youth.
Education Opportunities
On-site GED classes and opportunities for vocational certifications and higher learning.
Vegetation Management
Our vegetation management program is a win-win for ECTLC and the community.
TESTIMONIALS
OUR STORY
Our Story
Adversity provided ECTLC a miracle.
Mission and Vision
Since 2009, East County Transitional Living Center has been breaking the cycle of homelessness, addiction, and poverty.
Watch Achievements
Over the years, our achievements have left a positive impact on San Diego County.
Meet Our Team
Our knowledgeable compassionate staff, offers years of experience helping the marginalized.
Financials
We practice the highest levels of transparency and financial integrity. Our financials are available on ECFA and GuideStar.
STAY INFORMED
Our New Dorms
70 more otherwise homeless men and women are now sheltered.
In the News
Read about upcoming events, awards, ceremonies, achievements, and more.
Calendar
At a glance, our calendar provides the time and day of ECTLC activities.
Events
See details and purchase tickets for our upcoming events.
HELP END HOMELESSNESS
Donate
Your donation helps to permanently end homelessness.
Volunteer
Our hundreds of volunteers make it possible for our participants to become happy, whole, and independent.
CONTACT US

PROGRAMS
Emergency Housing
Providing a safe, stable, no-cost shelter for families is the first step towards independent living.
1 Year Program Ministry
Our no-cost 1 year program Ministry program has immediate openings for single men and women that are ready for a change.
Family Restoration
Helping families find a better direction as they begin their path to a new way of life.
Employment Training
Our business partners provide our members with invaluable on-the-job experience.
Youth Services
Restoring trust, social skills, and self-esteem to our youth.
Education Opportunities
On-site GED classes and opportunities for vocational certifications and higher learning.
Vegetation Management
Our vegetation management program is a win-win for ECTLC and the community.
TESTIMONIALS
OUR STORY
Our Story
Adversity provided ECTLC a miracle.
Mission and Vision
Since 2009, East County Transitional Living Center has been breaking the cycle of homelessness, addiction, and poverty.
Watch Achievements
Over the years, our achievements have left a positive impact on San Diego County.
Meet Our Team
Our knowledgeable compassionate staff, offers years of experience helping the marginalized.
Financials
We practice the highest levels of transparency and financial integrity. Our financials are available on ECFA and GuideStar.
STAY INFORMED
Our New Dorms
70 more otherwise homeless men and women are now sheltered.
In the News
Read about upcoming events, awards, ceremonies, achievements, and more.
Calendar
At a glance, our calendar provides the time and day of ECTLC activities.
Events
See details and purchase tickets for our upcoming events.
HELP END HOMELESSNESS
Donate
Your donation helps to permanently end homelessness.
Volunteer
Our hundreds of volunteers make it possible for our participants to become happy, whole, and independent.
- Donate Today
- Volunteer
CONTACT US

Meet Our Team

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Our team is comprised of people who have “walked in their shoes”

Many ECTLC graduates have become volunteers, mentors, or are now serving on staff. Their choice to stay connected and work for ECTLC is a testimony to the programs effectiveness.

These overcomers are servant leaders who understand first hand the pain of trauma, abuse, brokenness and addiction. Our staff members model courage, reject victimhood, and embrace transformation.

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Our CEO, Dr. Julie Hayden, has a BA in Interdisciplinary Studies from Christian Heritage College and a Master of Religious Studies; a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology; and a Doctorate of Psychology from Southern California Seminary.

We know that homelessness and poverty are complex issues, with no one size fits all solution

Homelessness presents a unique challenge because it is not an isolated issue. The roots of homelessness are tangled within every other major issue we face as a county: high housing costs, low minimum wage, a lack of mental health services, substance abuse and poverty. At ECTLC, we are committed to dig anyone who is ready, out of this trench.

Thanks to ECTLC, the City of El Cajon provides the most housing resources for people experiencing homelessness out of any other city in the county per capita. Our ultimate goal is to restore lives permanently through a process of deep healing of core issues. Our process creates healthy families, healthy people, and healthy communities.

Executive Staff

Dr. Julie Hayden

Chief Executive Officer

Ken Weekes

Cheif Administrative Officer

Directorial Staff

lewis biszant

director of Men's Program and Outreach

Chef Jonathan Treadway

Director of Food Services

Jonathan Heuberger

Director of Programs

Jhon Londono

Director of Family Services

Diane Wheeler

Director of Women's Program

Lori Stone

Director of Marketing and Development

Board of Directors

JOEL SANDERS

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Hamann Property Management Leasing Manager Indian Hills Camp General Manager

ROLLAND SLADE

CHAIRMAN EMERITUS
Meridian Baptist Church Senior Pastor

Darrin Mroz

board member
DMJ Insurance

Kendall Laughlin

BOARD MEMBER
All Peoples Church

Charles A. Long, PsyD

BOARD MEMBER
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist<