Your
Impact
With your help, we are able to serve thousands of neighbors in need every year. Read on to learn more about the impact you have in our community.
Your Impact In Our Community
Nourish
Samantha, a 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.
“The assistance provided by CRC significantly lightens our load.”
Samantha
Food & Nutrition Program
Transform
After experiencing homelessness for four years, Greg turned to CRC and, with the help of his case manager, found stable housing through a shared living arrangement in Oceanside. Now, he has a safe home and the stability to focus on his health and financial future.
“I’ve made it to my new home. Thank you for everything you are doing for me."
Greg
Homelessness Intervention Program
Empower
After fleeing a life-threatening situation, Amina and her three children found safety and support at CRC’s emergency shelter, where they received housing, food, and counseling. Now, with a stable home and a fresh start, Amina is building a brighter future for her family. When they moved in, her children squealed with delight, seeing their new home filled with special gifts just for them.
Amina
Domestic Violence Intervention and Housing Assistance
Letter To Our CRC Supporters
Dear Friends,
It’s with great pleasure that I share with you the remarkable journey of your Community Resource Center (CRC). 2023 was a year featuring growth, resilience and the unwavering dedication of direct service staff, volunteers and donors to our mission of helping our neighbors create their paths to healthy food, stable homes and safe relationships.
It’s heartening to share that, despite economic hurdles and the challenges facing our community, CRC’s ability to meet the need has prevailed. Inflation posed significant challenges for families and seniors, exacerbating the complex issue of access to vital resources.
Your support ensured CRC was able to respond to the notable increase in the number of individuals and families seeking assistance from our center. Your support also reinforced the critical role CRC plays in meeting essential needs during times of financial strain.
CRC’s commitment to innovation and adaptability led us to introduce new programs aimed at addressing emerging needs within our community. Among these is the Trauma Recovery Center, a vital resource providing comprehensive therapeutic and medical support to those navigating the challenging journey from trauma to healing – especially trauma associated with being unsheltered. This addition to our repertoire of services highlights our dedication to fostering holistic well-being and resilience among everyone we serve.
CRC reached just over 90% of the $10.5 million One Community • One Heart capital campaign goal, and also expanded with new service centers in the neighboring cities of Carlsbad and San Marcos, along with new programs in Solana Beach. This expansion makes CRC’s services more accessible to our neighbors in need and underscores our vision of creating socially just and equitable communities across our region.
Together, we have made a tangible difference in the lives of countless individuals and families. I’m confident that our continued collaboration will realize greater impact in the years to come.
Thank you for your ongoing commitment to the mission of Community Resource Center.
Healthy Food
Hope is knowing where your next meal is coming from.
Individuals and families receive healthy food and personal care items at our Food & Nutrition Center, ensuring they have enough to eat while saving scarce dollars for rent, utilities, medical expenses and transportation.
In 2024:
650
Pounds of rescued food distributed
6211
People received nutritious food from our client-choice pantry
64
Increase in weekly food assistance to seniors in 2024 compared to 2023
Stable Homes
Hope is knowing where you are going to sleep tonight.
CRC assists unsheltered individuals, and those who are at risk of becoming unsheltered, with housing, resources, rental assistance, financial education and individualized support.
In 2024:
369
People found stable homes through our domestic violence shelter, housing assistance and transitional units
365
People received financial, housing and career resources in 6,137 sessions with our case managers
1158
People received food, blankets & gifts during Holiday Baskets
Safe Relationships
Hope is knowing your family is safe from domestic violence.
Survivors of domestic violence come to us for emergency shelter, food, counseling, legal advocacy and housing assistance. Our program is a beacon of safety for them and their children.
In 2024:
3042
Calls answered on our 24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotline
(877) 633-1112
3987
People received domestic violence prevention education or materials
3340
Counseling sessions provided compassionate care
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