Olympian High Students Donate to C-HRT Safe Haven

Last week, ECS received a heartwarming visit from Olympian High School seniors Ayanna, Sofia, Natalie, and Zara to donate care bags for ECS C-HRT Safe Haven.

At C-HRT Safe Haven, we provide a nurturing community for those facing homelessness, mental health challenges, and substance use disorders. Residents receive collaborative care and are connected to essential resources and services that empower them to rebuild their lives.

If you would like to join these compassionate students in making a meaningful impact in someone's life, visit www.ecscalifornia.org/donate for more information.

ECS staff receive donations from Olympian High School seniors. April 2024.

ECS Sundays at St. Dunstan's & St. Paul's

Throughout the month, ECS has organized a series of ECS Sunday gatherings at St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church and St Paul's Episcopal Cathedral.

Following the services, over 200 Welcome Home Kits were assembled for our Central East Regional Recovery Center (CERRC) clients transitioning from homelessness to supportive recovery residences.

Thank you to our Partners in Ministry for participating in this impactful initiative; we look forward to continuing ECS Sundays throughout the Spring.

A special thank you to Slave 2 Nothing Foundation for funding the Welcome Home Kit supplies.

Para Las Familias Food Drive

SAN DIEGO – As we approach Thanksgiving, our hearts are filled with gratitude for the remarkable support received for Para Las Familias' (PLF) Autumn Food Drive.

PLF provides outpatient behavioral and mental health services to underserved South Bay communities. Thanks to your contributions, we are building a stronger, healthier community.

Together, we are making a difference!

PLF staff pick up food drive donations from ECS Headquarters in National City. November 2023.

PLF staff show off food donations to support ECS families during the holidays. November 2023.

Episcopal Diocese of San Diego Youth Collaborative Night Watch

The EDSD Youth Collaborative Night Watch at St. Paul's Cathedral was a huge success! This event brought together youth from around the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego to create 30 art kits for ECS Head Start. Each kit contained homemade playdough and sensory accessories to encourage creative play, and the youth had a great time collaborating and learning more about ECS.

In addition to creating art kits, the event also included an annual youth Lent retreat for participants in grades 6-12. The youth had the opportunity to connect with others from around the diocese, share the joy of worshiping together, and participate in a service opportunity that benefited ECS Head Start. It was a wonderful experience for everyone involved, and we are so grateful to our partnering agencies, EDSD and St. Paul's Cathedral, for making it all possible.

Thank you to all who participated!

EDSD Youth enjoying the Collaborative Night Watch at St. Paul's Cathedral. March 2023.

EDSD Youth doing arts & crafts at the Collaborative Night Watch at St. Paul's Cathedral. March 2023.