Housing and Supportive Services

Greg’s Story

After experiencing homelessness for four years, mostly living out of his car, Greg reached out to CRC for support in finding stable housing.

Housing and Supportive Services

Greg’s Story

November 13, 2024

After experiencing homelessness for four years, mostly living out of his car, Greg reached out to CRC for support in finding stable housing.

Donna’s Story

March 19, 2024

Once facing homelessness, Donna, a senior with a brain condition and disability, found hope and a new start at Community Resource Center. Her journey began after experiencing traumatic abuse in another state, which led her to California, where she experienced a series of short-term stays, moving from motels to safe parking programs.

Katya’s Story

June 21, 2023

My elementary school kids and I are currently homeless, but we live in a very nice place that doesn’t ask us to leave yet. I have food stamps but with food becoming more and more expensive, sometimes it is not enough for us for the entire month.

Terry’s Story

June 5, 2023

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.

Tiffiny’s Story

April 27, 2023

Tiffiny initially came to Community Resource Center (CRC) for emergency food. She was unaware of CRC’s other programs, but through her case manager, she has been able to benefit from CRC's wraparound housing assistance, counseling and domestic violence programs.

Meet William

March 2, 2023

Series 4: Meet Your Unhoused Neighbor A senior and lifelong Encinitas resident, William participated in Jewish Family Services’ Safe Parking Lot program here in Encinitas and then made his way to CRC. He desperately needed housing as he wanted to focus on recuperating – he had existing medical conditions worsened...