About

In the Spring of 2021, members of Escondido, CA based Emmanuel Faith Community Church were eager to reengage with their community after the turmoil of the Covid-19 pandemic. Groups organized around local partners such as Interfaith, the City of Escondido, and the Escondido Union School District, to serve the community through projects such as cleaning local parks, caring for local teachers, and collecting laundry supplies, hygiene kits, and food for families in need. These acts of neighborly love, contagious generosity, and care for the place we call home, became the foundation for Love Esco. 

After almost two years of projects, we can proudly say we have mobilized 2,000+ volunteers, accumulated 10,000 hours of service, and completed 50+ projects.

While Love Esco originated from a local Escondido church, we continue to connect with local businesses, nonprofits, organizations, and other community members to “spread love and kindness to every corner of Escondido.” 

Partners

  • Solutions for Change

  • Alternatives Medical Clinic

  • Kit Carson Park

  • San Diego Blood Bank

  • American Red Cross

  • Escondido Fire Department

  • Street Stewards

  • Misión Vida Nueva

  • San Diego Humane Society

  • Rising Stars

  • Escondido Chamber of Commerce

  • Play As One

  • I Love A Clean San Diego

  • Sunnyside Kitchen

  • Elote

  • Peterson’s Donuts

  • Interfaith Community Services

  • Escondido Union School District

  • City of Escondido

  • Alabaster Jar Project

  • Escondido Police Department

  • Orchard Community Church

  • Reservoir Church

  • Neighborhood Healthcare

  • COMPACT

  • Feeding San Diego

  • Ashley’s Hope

  • Moms of Escondido

  • Escondido Arts Association

  • Daydream

  • Dutch Bros

Board Members

  • Lillian Arjona Garzon

  • Steve Nelson

  • Larry Michel

  • George Weir