Homelessness

CRC has been partnering with the San Marcos Unified school district Workability program since 2009 (15 years) to help young individuals with the tools they need to succeed in the workplace.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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...

By Rebecca Nussbaum, CRC Chief Program Officer The Housing Shortage in the US The United States is currently 7 million affordable housing units short of what it needs to address the urgent need for affordable housing for our low-income community members.  Unfortunately, with the pace of building and development, we...

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.

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...

Last night the City of Carlsbad passed their updated Homeless Action Plan. As a part of their presentation, they shared this short video highlighting the great work the City and their community partners are doing to address, prevent, and reduce homelessness in Carlsbad. CRC is so proud to be a...

Ted is college graduate, husband and father. He had a family, home, a great job and at a certain point in his life, he lost it all.