Episcopal Community Services

What Episcopal Community Services does

Episcopal Community Services (ECS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1927 and headquartered in National City, California, delivering approximately $45 million in health and human services annually across the San Diego region and impacting more than 10,500 students, clients, families, and community members. The organization operates a portfolio of integrated programs spanning four core service areas: early childhood education (Head Start and Early Head Start, Family Engagement Center, Para Las Familias behavioral health clinic), substance use disorder treatment (ACCORD state-licensed DUI program, CERRC outpatient, SUD Residential Treatment), transitional housing and homeless services (Uptown Safe Haven, C-HRT Safe Haven), and recovery support (Voices of Recovery). Service delivery uses a trauma-informed, strengths-based, needs-driven wraparound model. Services are provided at no cost to qualifying individuals and families.

ECS has no proprietary technology products and does not generate revenue through commercial sales. Its operating budget is funded through federal, state, and local government grants (including Head Start federal funding and contracts with the County and City of San Diego), foundation grants, individual and corporate donations, and annual fundraising events such as Evening on the Bay and the Moonlight Ball gala. The organization is governed by an independent Board of Directors chaired by the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego, with current CEO Elizabeth Wilberg leading a team of 251-500 employees across multiple physical program sites in National City, San Diego, Chula Vista, San Ysidro, and the Midway District of Point Loma. Client access is driven by referrals from healthcare providers, government agencies, community organizations, and self-referral through direct program delivery channels.

Name

Episcopal Community Services

Legal name

Episcopal Community Services

Website

https://ecscalifornia.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1927

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Episcopal Community Services is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1927 delivering approximately $45 million in health and human services annually across the San Diego region, serving over 10,500 low-income individuals through early childhood education, substance use disorder treatment, homeless transitional housing, and family behavioral health programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Human Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Temporary Shelters (624221), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK), Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH), Family Coaching, Parent-Mediated & Home Visiting EI Services (EDACAFAJ)

Keywords

• Early childhood education
• Substance use treatment
• Transitional housing services
• Behavioral health services
• Homeless services

Headquarters

HQ city

National City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Grant Funding: ECS receives federal, state, and local government grants to fund programs including Head Start (federally funded early childhood education), behavioral health services, and homeless services.
2. Donations and Fundraising: Individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and annual fundraising events including Evening on the Bay and Moonlight Ball gala.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Episcopal Community Services provides free health and human services across the San Diego region through nine core programs: federally-funded Head Start and Early Head Start early childhood education; ACCORD state-licensed DUI treatment; CERRC outpatient substance use disorder treatment; SUD Residential Treatment; Uptown Safe Haven and C-HRT Safe Haven transitional housing for chronically homeless adults; Para Las Familias outpatient behavioral and mental health services for children ages 0-12; the Family Engagement Center resource hub; and Voices of Recovery programming. Services are delivered at no cost to qualifying low-income individuals and families, with funding from government grants, foundation grants, and donations.

Product overview

Episcopal Community Services (ECS) is a nonprofit organization providing health and human services across the San Diego region. The organization delivers approximately $45 million in services annually, impacting more than 10,500 individuals through a portfolio of integrated programs. ECS operates a unified service model comprising early childhood education (Head Start & Early Head Start), substance use disorder treatment (ACCORD DUI Program, CERRC outpatient treatment, SUD Residential Treatment), transitional housing with mental health support (Uptown Safe Haven, C-HRT Safe Haven), and family behavioral health services (Para Las Familias, Family Engagement Center). These programs work together to address homelessness, mental health, substance use disorders, and early childhood education through wraparound, trauma-informed services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Head Start & Early Head Start Federally-funded early childhood education program delivering academic, social, and emotional skill development for children, along with wraparound support services for families of children ages 0-5 from low-income households in San Diego County.
• ACCORD

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving 10,500+ students, clients, families, and community members annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Family Health Centers of San DiegocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 March 2023Family Health Centers refers clients to C-HRT Safe Haven and collaborates on behavioral health services. The partnership provides healthcare integration for residents dealing with chronic homelessness, substance use disorders, and mental illness.
• County of San DiegocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 December 2022County of San Diego is a key partner in ECS homeless services, providing funding and collaborative support for C-HRT Safe Haven and other behavioral health programs. Supervisor Nathan Fletcher and County leadership actively supported the opening of C-HRT Safe Haven.
• City of San DiegocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 December 2022City of San Diego partnered with ECS for C-HRT Safe Haven development. Mayor Todd Gloria participated in the press conference and opening, providing city-level support for homeless services.
• Episcopal Diocese of San DiegocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerECS is affiliated with the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. Bishop Susan Brown Snook serves as Board Chair. The diocese provides spiritual leadership and community connections through parish churches.
• St. Mark's Episcopal ChurchsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerHosts annual Thanksgiving Recovery Lunch for ECS clients. Provides venue and volunteer support for community events.
• St. James-by-the-Sea Episcopal ChurchsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides art supplies and volunteer instructors for Uptown Safe Haven art classes. Hosts annual Art Speaks exhibition at St. James Gallery.
• Christ Church Day SchoolsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerStudent volunteers assist with ECS events including the annual Thanksgiving Recovery Lunch and created gratitude art projects.
• Downtown ImpactsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting housing and services for individuals transitioning from Uptown Safe Haven to independent living.
• San Diego Housing CommissionsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner providing housing vouchers and support for clients moving from transitional housing to independent living.
• Enterprise BanksupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner that sends volunteers to ECS events including the annual Thanksgiving Recovery Lunch.
• TOOTRiSsupportingTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership connecting families with Head Start services through an online platform.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• McAlister Institute: San Diego-area nonprofit providing substance use disorder treatment, prevention, and recovery services across outpatient and residential settings. Direct peer in SUD treatment, mirroring ECS's CERRC, ACCORD, and SUD Residential programs.
• San Diego Rescue Mission: San Diego faith-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, recovery programs, and transitional housing for individuals experiencing homelessness and addiction. Direct peer in residential recovery and shelter services.
• Father Joe's Villages: San Diego-based nonprofit providing homeless services, transitional housing, and wraparound support to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Direct peer in the same geography serving overlapping populations through Safe Haven-style residential programs.
• YMCA of San Diego County: Multi-service community nonprofit operating youth development, early childhood education including Head Start, and family support programs across San Diego County. Direct comparable in serving low-income children and families through a portfolio of integrated programs.
• Jewish Family Service of San Diego: Multi-service human services nonprofit serving San Diego with case management, behavioral health, and family support services. Comparable in operating a wraparound service portfolio targeting similar low-income and vulnerable populations.
• Mental Health Systems (MHS): San Diego-based behavioral health nonprofit operating community mental health, case management, and residential programs. Direct peer in community-based mental health and supportive housing services for vulnerable adults.
• Alpha Project for the Homeless: San Diego nonprofit providing homelessness services, transitional housing, and outreach. Direct peer in residential and supportive services for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness.
• Catholic Charities of San Diego: Faith-affiliated multi-service nonprofit delivering social services, behavioral health, and family support across San Diego County. Comparable in service breadth and faith-affiliated governance structure.

Broad incumbents

• Salvation Army San Diego: National faith-based nonprofit operating social services, addiction recovery, and homeless programs across San Diego County. Broader incumbent with national fundraising infrastructure and a wider geographic portfolio.

Emerging players

• NAMI San Diego: Local affiliate focused on mental health education, peer support, and advocacy. Partial overlap with ECS's mental health service line, though NAMI is primarily an advocacy and education organization rather than a direct treatment provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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