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.
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After experiencing homelessness for four years, mostly living out of his car, Greg reached out to CRC for support in finding stable housing.
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.
October 8, 2024
The moment Amina and her children stepped into their new home was unforgettable. "Amina was crying tears of joy," shared CRC's Program Manager.
July 23, 2024
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.
May 17, 2024
Samantha, a resilient single mother of three, is navigating the challenges of inflation and the higher costs of food. Through CRC's Food & Nutrition program, she not only finds the sustenance to nourish her children but also the support to hope for a brighter future during these difficult times. Here’s what Samantha shared with us in her own words about why CRC is important to her
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.
February 22, 2024
Nichole, a single mother with a 5-year-old daughter, reached out to Community Resource Center for help to escape her abuser and relocate safely.
August 10, 2023
An inspiring story of the powerful impact CRC's food and nutrition program has helped Mark create new pathways to healthy food and a brighter future.
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.
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.
May 18, 2023
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...
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.
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...