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.
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Taste of TLC

December 8, 2025 3:00PM - 7:00PM at 1527 East Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92021

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Mission & Impact

This annual celebration brings together San Diego’s changemakers — business owners and their teams, community leaders, policymakers, donors, and organizations — all united by our goal to end street homelessness. Whether you’re part of a company that values giving back, a supporter of lasting change, or someone passionate about restoring hope to our community, this event is for you. Join ECTLC this holiday season!

More Than a Tour—A Glimpse Into Changed Lives.

A Glimpse Into Changed Lives.(Tagline) Join the community striving to heal San Diego by attending this year’s Christmas celebration at ECTLC! Taste Of TLC is our annual open house where we offer guided tours of our facility to our supporters and the community. Meet the team behind the mission, and experience the programs that strive to transform our community one healed life at a time. Hear testimonies of healed relationships, united families, and hope. Your presence and support leads to change.

Agenda

Guided tours of our facility from 3:00pm-7:00pm
Opportunity drawing for holiday prizes
Tasty food adventure at each stop/along the way
Community Leadership Networking
Personal testimonies of transformed lives
Meet the People Behind the Impact
Family friendly event

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