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

Our New Shelters

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"The most innovative homeless site in San Diego County".

- Mayor Bill Wells

New shelters in numbers

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privately funded, zero government funds

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rooms now made available for families

Latest News

Addressing Homelessness with Dr. Julie Hayden
January 17, 2024
Join Educate for Life and Kevin Conover with Dr. Julie Hayden. Learn more about the ever-growing homeless population, the causes…
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This Year We Need Your Help More Than Ever
November 9, 2022
Our new dorms are nearly at capacity and our room renovations are allowing us to welcome approximately 40 new families.
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House of Music Graduation
June 27, 2022
For over a year now The House of Music has been assisting the children at East County Transitional Living Center...
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Hundreds of builders, public donors, elected officials, businesses, craftsmen, and charities all donated their time and talent to help build these 2 separate dormitories for men and women.

With single men and women in these new dorm buildings, it allows families to move into the rooms where our singles once lived. All completed at a fraction of the cost of government run programs.

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Watch this short video about the construction of our two buildings for men and women, and the generosity of those who made it happen

A great honor for us

2022 California Non-Profit of the Year

ECTLC is proud to have been awarded this distinction by the nomination of Assemblyman Randy Voepel