Community Impact

Daniel visits our client-choice pantry to choose nourishing food for himself, his two foster children and his aging mother. For Daniel, who lives with a disability after surviving an assault, CRC has become a lifeline.

Gabriela arrived at CRC’s emergency shelter with her 7-year-old daughter, Maribel, finding safety and a new beginning for her family.

CRC bilingual therapist Monica Ditta shares more about her child therapy work.

With the support of our compassionate community, our 43rd Annual Holiday Baskets Program will help families celebrate the season while easing financial stress, allowing them to focus on essentials like rent and utilities.

After tragically losing her eldest son, Sam became trapped in an abusive relationship. Sam left everything behind and spent a year unsheltered for the first time in her life.

August is National “Make a Will” Month, a reminder of the importance of having an estate plan in place.

Sophia shares, "The food and nutrition center is very helpful to be able to put food on our table, especially with the food prices going up so high. We care for two children we’re fostering, a 1-year-old and a 4-year-old with medical complexities. And my sister-in-law lives with us with her two kids, ages 13 and 8. What may seem like a small donation makes a huge difference to us being low income. Even the diapers have helped a lot. I’m very thankful for it."

Sara shares, "When I think about the profound impact of CRC counseling in my life I am moved beyond words. Did you know that there are people out there in this world whose love for others is so great and so deep that they are willing to give so that a complete stranger can have a better life?"

Our 30th Anniversary Tea raises critical funds to support CRC on April 5, 2025.

Liliana’s journey is one of extraordinary courage. Fleeing domestic abuse to a new country with her two young children, 9‑year‑old Lorenzo and 5‑year‑old Leonel, Liliana was determined to create a better life for her family.

Paulette Rosarie Khoury, one of our CRC Tea Co-chairs, shared: "The generosity of our community always amazes me. Every "yes" feels so personal—like helping a family put groceries on the table, giving someone warm clothes or providing safety for someone in need."

On Wednesday, February 12, nearly 60 teens from local schools gathered at One Safe Place San Marcos for CRC's Teens for Healthy Relationships Conference, an annual event dedicated to promoting healthy relationships and raising awareness about dating abuse.