Carol’s House

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...

This August, ILana Roberts from Carmel Valley Girl Scout Troop 3042 brought 50 boxes of Girl Scout cookies purchased by her devoted customers to be given to the domestic violence survivors at Carol’s House, CRC’s emergency shelter. ILana has been a regular donor to the CRC since her first birthday....

“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...

Andrea is a survivor. When she tried to stop her abusive husband from committing suicide, he shot her in the hand. Andrea was badly injured and rushed to the hospital. Andrea knew she had to leave her husband of seven years for the safety of herself and her children. She...

A letter of thanks to Carol Cianfarani, who was instrumental in the building of Carol’s House, CRC’s domestic violence shelter. Dear Carol, I would like to thank you on behalf of my children and me. Because of Carol’s House, we are happy, healthy, safe, free of fear, stress and anxiety,...

“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...

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...

Four months pregnant with her third child, Penelope fled her home with her two children, Linda and Ronnie, after her partner choked her and threw her to the ground. Though receiving disability, Penelope had a regular part-time job she had to leave in order to keep her whereabouts confidential. Penelope and...

Mom “Jane” and her two daughters arrived to safety at CRC’s emergency shelter after fleeing her violent husband. Guided by her caring CRC counselor, Jane progressed into our transitional housing program. Jane and her daughters left behind their trauma and fear and started building their individual confidence and self-esteem. Jane...