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

Youth Services

Children who experience homelessness are faced with many unique challenges. At ECTLC we offer youth services that help to rebuild healthy development through trust, conflict resolution, controlled reactions, and more.

LEARNING TO TRUST IN A FAMILY COMMUNITY

Breaking patterns of homelessness

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Our youth have the best chance of a bright future

In 2020, the ECTLC basketball program began partnering with Home Court Advantage, an organization dedicated to building the character development of children impacted by homelessness. Some of our other youth services include:

We help restore trust, social skills, and self-esteem through new skills and fun activities

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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Christian High School students helped ECTLC youth make apple pies, create arts and crafts, and learn the true meaning behind Thanksgiving – Jesus Christ

Who we can help

We can help anyone who is serious about taking responsibility for their life:

singles

married couples

impoverished

crisis pregnancy

families

homeless or near homeless

victims of domestic violence

emotionally broken

children

addicted

victims of human and sex trafficking

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Who we can't help

We can’t help those who are not ready to follow our proven guidelines or who are:

registered sex offenders

severely physically handicapped *

non-medicated mentally ill**

*Long-term residents are required to physically participate in community service work.

**Residents with mental illness must be stable and taking medication 90 days prior to intake. Certain medications are not allowed.