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...
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...
October 22, 2020
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...
June 7, 2019
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,...
May 24, 2019
“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...
July 19, 2017
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...
July 19, 2017
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...
January 10, 2017
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...
