Evening on the Bay: Faith in Action

ECS was deeply moved by the generosity shown at the annual fundraiser, Evening on the Bay. Last month, nearly 400 donors, community partners, and supporters gathered to champion vital health and human services for some of our community’s most vulnerable neighbors.

Together, this incredible show of support raised nearly $400,000, funding that will positively impact more than 10,500 clients, families, and community members each year.

The evening stood as a powerful example of faith in action. Through this shared commitment, we continue moving closer to a San Diego region where all children, families, and individuals have the opportunity to reach their full potential. We appreciate all who made this meaningful evening possible.

Volunteers from The Bishop's School Graduate

Through the TBS@ECS Head Start Program, students from The Bishop's School have spent the past several years inspiring, mentoring, and learning alongside our Head Start children.

As the program's founding members graduate, we celebrate their dedication and the lasting impact they've made in our classrooms.

Congratulations graduates!

Read more about the friendships, learning, and impact this partnership has created.

The founding members of TBS@ECS celebrate their years-long dedication to Head Start students. June 2026.

The Bishop’s School students cultivate a fun learning environment at ECS Head Start. February 2026.

How CERRC Turned Kim's Life Around

Kim had lost everything: her home, her vehicle, her job. Due to her 20-year struggle with substance use disorder, her family disowned her, and she turned to crime. “I was clearly on my way to jail if I did not turn myself around,” she said.

Tired of a life ruined by substance use, Kim found her way to ECS Central East Regional Recovery Center (CERRC). CERRC provided support she didn’t even know she needed.

Now, over a year later, Kim’s life has changed for the better. CERRC’s specialized services connected her with the resources she needed to pull herself out of unemployment and homelessness. Kim secured her own apartment, restarted her accounting career, and purchased a car. Most importantly, she is on great terms with her family, including her granddaughter who encouraged her recovery.

“I’ve had family members say, ‘Kim, you’re a different person,’ and I am.”

She was so inspired by CERRC that she started an LLC—All of Me Recovery ("olive me,”) support for sober living, in honor of her granddaughter Olive and late mother Meme.

Her journey is proof that compassion, accessible resources, and specialized services can change your path completely.

ECS CERRC provides outpatient treatment services to adults with substance use disorders. To learn more, visit CERRC — Episcopal Community Services.

Kim changed her life with support from CERRC’s specialized services. October 2025.

CECO Grant Awards

Last week, ECS was honored to attend the San Diego County Employees’ Charitable Organization (CECO) Grant Awards luncheon, where we were recognized as a grant recipient.

With CECO’s generous support, Para Las Familias is able to strengthen mental and behavioral health support for children ages 0–12 through the continued use of Comfort Cubs, a therapeutic resource that brings healing and emotional care to children in need.

We’re incredibly thankful to CECO for investing in the wellbeing of our community and the families we serve.

ECS VP of Strategic Engagement Adrienne Wilkerson (left) at the luncheon. April 2026.

ECS is proud to be a recipient of a grant award at the luncheon. April 2026.