CEO Blog

Together, we can build a safer, more compassionate community where everyone has the opportunity to live free from violence.

On Monday, September 16, CRC celebrated the opening of the Trauma Recovery Center in Carlsbad.

At Community Resource Center (CRC), we see the reality of food insecurity every day. 1 in 4 San Diegans doesn’t know where their next meal is coming from, according to the San Diego Hunger Coalition. This includes 172,000 older adults and 216,000 children. These numbers are not just statistics; they...

At Community Resource Center, we’re dedicated to addressing the complex needs of our unsheltered neighbors. Last year, with the help of seed funding from the Lucky Duck and Greathouse Family Foundations, CRC took a significant step forward in its dedication to helping others by hiring a dual diagnosis clinician.

In coastal North County, the Point-in-Time-Count identified a 5% increase in homelessness in 2024 compared to 2023.  The 2024 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count revealed a significant increase in the number of unsheltered individuals experiencing homelessness in coastal North County San Diego. These numbers are not just statistics; they represent real people...

1 in 4 San Diegans don’t know where their next meal is coming from. As we approach World Hunger Day on May 28, it’s an opportunity to reflect on the stark reality of food insecurity faced by millions of people worldwide. It’s also important to recognize that the starving grip of food...

“The power of women is not just in their ability to endure, but in their capacity to transform pain into purpose, and darkness into light.” Dr. Denis Mukwege In the weeks since celebrating International Women’s Day, it’s essential to continue recognizing the strength and resilience of women worldwide. From my...

“Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable… Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated individuals.” Martin Luther King Jr. As February unfolds, it brings with it a dual opportunity for reflection and action. Black History Month stands...

“Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.” Ralph Waldo Emerson As the clock struck midnight, and 2023 turned into 2024… I was sleeping. Even though I missed the ball drop, fireworks and cheers, I did not miss the opportunity to be reflective...

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” Mahatma Gandhi The past year has brought its share of challenges – locally, nationally, and internationally – and through it all our community demonstrated incredible resilience and solidarity. As we move through the holiday season,...

As we give thanks and gather with loved ones this Thanksgiving, our hearts are filled with gratitude for our incredible community of supporters like you. Last year you helped more than 6,400 of your neighbors in need of food, shelter and safety. Thank you!  This season, we reflect on the...

The 2023 Point-in-Time Count data reveals a 22% increase in homelessness in San Diego County. The numbers remind us of the urgent need to provide comprehensive support for our unsheltered neighbors. The data also reveals a 10% reduction in the unsheltered population in Carlsbad, Encinitas, and Oceanside, showcasing the impact when cities and nonprofits work together.