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.

CEO Advocates in D.C.

SAN DIEGO — San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce organized their 16th annual Mission to Washington, D.C. This year, 174 delegates from the San Diego region attended, including ECS’ CEO Elizabeth (Fitzsimons) Wilberg.  

Wilberg and other San Diego leaders traveled to D.C. and engaged in meetings and discussions with federal leaders, advocating for the needs of our community. She’s making valuable connections and advocating for critical issues in homelessness, childcare, and healthcare policies. 

Taking part in Mission to Washington, D.C. allows San Diego leaders to foster relationships with our country’s key decision-makers and directly represent the needs of San Diego citizens. These efforts are crucial for ECS’ commitment to breaking barriers and transforming communities.   
 
ECS is thankful for Wilberg championing our organizational vision to have an abundant and equitable society where all have unlimited potential. 

CEO Elizabeth (Fitzsimons) Wilberg in D.C. April 2024.

Delegates from San Diego travel to the capital for advocate for their community. April 2024.

ECS Head Start Visits Lakeshore Learning

ECS Head Start recently visited Lakeshore Learning, a teacher supply and classroom furniture store in Carson, California, to tour their child development center, photography studio, and design studio.

We appreciate Lakeshore Learning for their continued partnership and support.

ECS Head Start, Early Head Start, and State Preschool are federally funded programs that offer high-quality early childhood and family education at no cost to qualifying families.

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.