Homelessness

Gabriela arrived at CRC’s emergency shelter with her 7-year-old daughter, Maribel, finding safety and a new beginning for her family.

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."

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.

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

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.