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Every day, we house over 450 homeless men, women and children.
Learn about our programs and unique business model.
Our Programs DonateEvery day, we house over 450 homeless men, women and children.
Learn about our programs and unique business model.
Our Programs Donate
Our program members work their way to success!
Find out about our effective Work Therapy Program.
Work TherapyOur program members work their way to success!
Find out about our effective Work Therapy Program.
Work Therapy
For our kids.
See the many fun and educational activities for our children, our greatest treasures.
Youth ProgramsFor our kids.
See the many fun and educational activities for our children, our greatest treasures.
Youth Programs
Two new buildings.
Discover how we built two new buildings with private funds, increasing the number of children from 180 to 250!
ProjectsTwo new buildings.
Discover how we built two new buildings with private funds, increasing the number of children from 180 to 250!
Projects
Education is important!
Learn about educational opportunities for adults, teens, and children, including no-cost GED classes!
Education ProgramsEducation is important!
Learn about educational opportunities for adults, teens, and children, including no-cost GED classes!
Education ProgramsTransforming Lives.
ECTLC is a community—not just a shelter, and we witness miracles every day.
Thanks to the dedication of our staff and volunteers, along with the support of donors and community partners, we transform the lives of homeless men, women, and children.
We hope that you will join us in our mission to change lives.
Contact us to learn how you can help build hope for the homeless.
Stories of Hope
Faith Martinez Testimony
Out of the ruin of an abusive relationship, Faith found herself wheelchair bound with three children. She found her greatest disability was her unforgiveness, and now that God has blessed her she looks forward to a life with her family.
Desiree Mitchell Testimony
Out of the downward spiral to living in a tent with her children, Desiree shares her experience of coming to know the grace, love and mercy of Jesus, and the limitless possibilities that follow.
Casey Family Interview
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