03/01/2025
Great story from our client East County Transitional Living Center!
👨👩👦❤️🩹🏠 “Without knowing anyone in California, I relocated here from Miami, Florida, with nothing but an expired Florida ID, $40, and a desperate need for help to get established.
211 led me to ECTLC, and looking back, I can confidently say that without them, I would have become just another statistic—either in California’s homeless census or its prison system. In Florida, I had experienced incarceration, but I had never been part of a program like this before.
ECTLC gave me the chance to pause, reflect, and rebuild. I was surrounded by teachers, pastors, life coaches, and people who had walked a similar path—many of whom had advanced degrees in counseling, master’s, and even doctorates. Their guidance provided me with a strong foundation, deepened my relationship with God, and gave me a clearer outlook on life.
Thanks to ECTLC, I now have a California ID, a Social Security card, a birth certificate, health insurance, friends, and family. Most importantly, I have new desires, new goals, and a future filled with hope.” - Tyrone
Through mentorship, faith in God, and guidance, Tyrone gained clarity, confidence, and the tools to move forward with hope—ultimately transforming his life in just 12 months and enrolling in school to pursue a career in mental health and substance abuse counseling. We’re so grateful for his journey and excited to see the amazing things God has in store for him!