OUr Mission | Core business

Our mission is to break barriers and transform communities through programs rooted in our tradition of action and faith in God.

our PURPOSE | End benefit to society

Our purpose is to cultivate a strong, vibrant, and just San Diego region.

our VISION | destination

Our overall vision is to have an abundant and equitable society where all have unlimited potential.

our core VALUES | decision making

1. Belonging: Incorporating diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in all that we do.

2. Respect: Treating people with kindness and respect.

3. Empowerment: Collaborating on holistic solutions that empower and nurture.

4. Exploration: Encouraging curiosity, learning, and innovation.

5. Stewardship: Being good stewards of the trust of clients, donors, partners, and the community.

OUR HISTORY

Originally founded in 1927 to provide social welfare programs for "those who might otherwise be forgotten," Episcopal Community Services (ECS) expanded its scope in 1954 to provide programs to address the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of all San Diegans. ECS was incorporated in 1955 and obtained its first government contract with San Diego County to provide counseling and jobs for men released from prison. Today, ECS provides over $36 million in health and human services in homelessness, mental health, substance use treatment, and early childhood education, impacting more than 10,500 clients and family members in the San Diego region.

Read more about the history of ECS and the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego here.