Domestic Violence Program

She had three children to take care of and no money to go somewhere else.  That's when she contacted CRC's Domestic Violence program, which helped her pay the back rent and find a new home for her family.

Susy’s journey from crisis to stability Susy was a survivor of domestic violence who came to CRC’s emergency shelter with her two young daughters, Sammy and Sofia. Susy had experienced homelessness as a child and wanted to give her daughters a stable home. She secured a full-time job, but it...

Sometimes the switch from summer to fall and winter can pass in the blink of an eye. But for people experiencing a season of hunger, homelessness or hurt, the days are unbearably long.

With no family or friends close by to provide help, Mariana and two of her children, Joseph and Eva, turned to CRC’s Domestic Violence emergency shelter for safety and help. Mariana and her children also received assistance from our other wraparound services, such as healthy food, counseling and case management...

Community Resource Center is honored to be recognized by Assembly member Tasha Boerner Horvath as the District 76 California Nonprofit of the Year! Each year, California Assembly members and State Senators select a nonprofit from their district to be recognized for their work to provide services to those in need,...

“It is my hope that each box of cookies purchased by a caring person helps the person who donated feel like they are making a difference and in return the families at Carol’s House feel that they are thought about by someone who thinks they are important.” A note from...

Community Resource Center Joins the SoCal Safe Shelter Collaborative CRC joined over 25 organizations in the SoCal Safe Shelter Collaborative in Fall 2020. The SoCal Safe Shelter Collaborative leverages technology to more quickly connect survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence and sexual assault with available space in a shelter. The...

“I’m very grateful for the shelter, the classes, the counseling and the support. It’s been a great blessing in our lives.” – Amanda  Can you imagine starting all over? Starting a completely new life in a completely new place? Amanda, her 4-year-old son and 2-year-old daughter had to do just...

January is National Stalking Awareness Month If you need help: Call Community Resource Center’s 24/7 Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-877-633-1112. If you are in danger, call 911. Information from this page is sourced from The Stalking, Prevention, Awareness and Resource Center. For more information and resources, visit stalkingawareness.org. Stalking impacts 1...

Dear Carol and Carol’s House Staff and Volunteers, I am deeply grateful for all the love, support and resources that you are making available to my family. Prior to coming here, I found myself alone, suffering in silence. I was hopeless and helpless. I was so deep in the DV...

A Chance to Heal for Survivors of Domestic Violence June 1, 2017 Written by: Guest contributor, Lisa Shaffer Lisa Shaffer and her husband, Steve Bartram, are long-time CRC supporters. Lisa served on the Encinitas City Council from 2012-2016. “Everybody deserves to be safe and grow up in a household free...

Thanks to donors and volunteers, children in our domestic violence shelter were able to shop for gifts for mom this Mother’s Day. They were able to pick out a purse and treats for mom. Thank you to our caring community! Watch the video to see our Therapeutic Children’s Center and...