Fall Matching Challenge · Give by Thanksgiving Day, November 26
Give double the meals this Thanksgiving
Every gift will be doubled, up to $20,000. That means every gift will provide twice the meals and double the nights of safe shelter.
Upcoming events
Join us and see recovery in action — you make it possible.
4
Dec
20Days
22Hours
40Min
56Sec
Upcoming
Taste of TLC 2026
Friday, December 4, 2026 – Dec 8, 2026 · 3:00 PM
1527 East Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92021
No one ever plans on becoming homeless.
ECTLC provides meals, safe shelter, recovery support, and opportunities for individuals and families to rebuild their lives.
ECTLC featured in a national Best Practices Toolkit
National recognition. Local impact.
A new federal Best Practices Toolkit addressing homelessness and addiction through “Treatment First” is bringing national attention to approaches centered on recovery, accountability, employment, faith, and long-term self-sufficiency.
ECTLC is featured as a “Snapshot from the Field,” highlighting practices that have been helping people overcome homelessness and addiction in East County for years.
A new federal Best Practices Toolkit addressing homelessness and addiction through “Treatment First” is bringing national attention to approaches centered on recovery, accountability, employment, faith, and long-term self-sufficiency.
ECTLC is featured as a “Snapshot from the Field,” highlighting practices that have been helping people overcome homelessness and addiction in East County for years.
Our wrap-around programs work
For over a decade, our programs have helped thousands build a permanent approach to end poverty and homelessness.
ECTLC IMPACT
1,800
individuals served annually
400+
men, women, and children living on one of our campuses any given day
1,000
meals served every day from our kitchen
294,000
hours of job training provided each year
96%
of graduates from our 1-year program never return to homeless
Changed lives
“We are thankful for the time we spent at ECTLC. Our lives have changed thanks to faith, family, and friends.”
— Julio and Fabiola
— Julio and Fabiola
We can’t do it without you
Thank you to our support partners. Your generous donations of service, food, clothing, time, talents, supplies, and funds bring hope to the homeless.
Every gift makes a difference
Show a little TLC
Your gift provides a hot meal, safe shelter, and a path forward for a neighbor experiencing homelessness.





