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

Programs

ECTLC understands that there isn’t a cookie-cutter solution when it comes to recovery from addiction, homelessness, and poverty. Our proven programs address individual root issues, while restoring dignity and hope.

Secular Emergency Housing

For up to 28 days, ECLTC offers a safe haven for families to focus on developing a future plan with our trained counselors.

Faith-Based 1 year program Ministry

Values are taught to men and women through biblical teachings using Jesus Christ’s example of selfless servitude, humility, and accountability.

Faith-Based Family Restoration

A one-year, Christ-centered program where parents learn the power of forgiveness and are taught skills that mend brokeness and restore relationship.

Employment Training

The confidence built through our employment training empowers residents to alter the future of their lives and the lives of their family.

Youth Services

A one-year, Christ-centered program where parents learn the power of forgiveness and are taught skills that mend brokeness and restore relationship.

Education Opportunities

Our education programs pave the way to lifelong success through achieving a GED, introducing career options, hands-on work experience, financial literacy, and more.

Vegetation Management

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.

IMAGINE A WORLD VOID OF homelessness

Every act of generosity counts

Whether it’s attending a fundraiser, serving meals, offering jobs to our members, or giving financially, everyone has something to contribute towards ending homelessness.