Stories of Hope
TLC Blog
News, updates, and stories of transformation from ECTLC.
National Conversation, Local Impact: What the White House Treatment First Toolkit Means for East County
On August 12, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced the first-ever Best Practices Toolkit: Addressing Homelessness and Addiction through “Treatment First” during a press conference in San Diego. ONDCP Director Sara Carter, HHS Secretary […]
12 Practical Ways to Help People Experiencing Homelessness
Discover 12 practical ways to help people experiencing homelessness through simple acts of kindness that restore dignity, offer hope, and change lives.
White House Summit Takeaways: Dr. Julie Hayden Shares ECTLC’s Best Practices for Addiction Treatment Within Homelessness
Dr. Julie Hayden, PsyD, represented East County Transitional Living Center at the White House summit on addiction treatment within homelessness, sharing San Diego best practices and contributing to a federal toolkit for leaders nationwide.
White House Homelessness Summit: A Model Developed in San Diego Invited to the National Stage
We are grateful to share some encouraging news with the ECTLC community and thankful to God for the ways He continues to open doors. Dr. Julie Hayden, PsyD, has been selected as one of nine experts nationwide to present in Washington, DC at a federal summit hosted by the White House Office of National Drug […]
July 2024 Events
July Mega Yard Sale! Mark your calendars! The ECTLC Mega Yard Sale is on the horizon, offering you a unique opportunity to shop for a cause. Dive into a treasure trove of donated items—those we have in excess or can’t utilize—knowing your purchases directly contribute to a noble mission. Every sale fuels our efforts to provide essential items for the families […]
June 2024 Events
Join Us for a BBQ and Tour at the CRT Plasma Center This Friday, June 21st! ECTLC will partner with CRT Plasma Center for a special fundraising opportunity! By donating plasma at CRT Plasma Center, you can help save lives in two incredible ways: If you’re not qualified to donate plasma, please consider sharing this […]
This Year We Need Your Help More Than Ever
Our new dorms are nearly at capacity and our room renovations are allowing us to welcome approximately 40 new families.
House of Music Graduation
For over a year now The House of Music has been assisting the children at East County Transitional Living Center…
2nd Annual Mayor Wells and Friends Concert
He had so much fun last time that he’s doing an even bigger event next! We now have tickets to the Mayor Wells & Friends concert…
2022 California Nonprofit of the Year
On April 21, we were notified and congratulated by the California Association of Nonprofits. Assemblyman Randy Voepel had nominated…
ECTLC Observes the National Day of Payer
On Thursday, May 5, 2022 at 10 am, we here at the East County Transitional Living Center acknowledged the National Day of Prayer…
Back From the Pandemic, On to the Future
Awards the Don Parent Community Service Award. On February 27 we attended the East County Chamber’s Honors Dinner…