Participant Stories

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.

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.

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?"

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.

At 68, Camila never expected to start over. But she was living in an abusive situation and made the courageous decision to leave.

Sheila and her two-year-old daughter, Lisa, found refuge with CRC after fleeing a dangerous situation of domestic violence.

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

The moment Amina and her children stepped into their new home was unforgettable. "Amina was crying tears of joy," shared CRC's Program Manager.

Paula’s journey to healing began when she joined a support group for survivors of domestic violence at CRC. Through the support and guidance she received, Paula started to address her past trauma and take steps toward recovery.