Our Legacy
Episcopal Community Services (ECS) was founded in 1927 by All Saints’ Episcopal Church to provide chaplaincy to those confined to hospitals and public institutions. The agency was funded by the proceeds of a local thrift shop and the contributions of 117 paying members. In 1939, a Board of Directors was formed to help set policy. The board expanded the scope of the agency in 1954 to provide programs that would address the welfare as well as the spiritual needs of the San Diego area. ECS was incorporated in 1955 and obtained its first government contract from the County of San Diego to provide chaplaincy services to inmates of honor camps. Today, ECS is responsible for the provision of over $21M of health and human services in San Diego.
Our Mission
Operating under its mission of serving God by serving those in need through programs that foster hope, dignity and independence, ECS provides comprehensive social services to low-income families and individuals. ECS ensures each client is served without regard for ethnic background, culture, gender, age, sexual orientation or religious creed. Since its inception, ECS has served those who are hurt and neglected, victims of abuse, or suffering the consequences of poor choices. Episcopal Community Services provides programs and services that build a bridge to a brighter future.