Community Resource Center Receives Two 2024 Nonprofit & Corporate Citizenship Awards from The San Diego Business Journal
Debbie Murray, Corrie McCoy, John Van Cleef and Rebecca Nussbaum
(Photo by Micaela Malmi Photography)
ENCINITAS, Calif. (September 26, 2024) — Community Resource Center (CRC) was honored with two prestigious awards at the 2024 Nonprofit & Corporate Citizenship Awards presented by The San Diego Business Journal. CRC was named Large Nonprofit of the Year, and the organization’s CEO, John Van Cleef, received the Large Nonprofit Executive of the Year award.
“I am incredibly grateful and humbled that CRC received these honors from The San Diego Business Journal. As we celebrate 45 years of service, it’s important to recognize that none of this would be possible without the dedicated professionals and volunteers who bring CRC’s mission to life, and the unwavering support of our compassionate community,” said John Van Cleef. “Like all of our fellow nominees, CRC’s work is made possible by the self-giving love of people, and we will continue providing vital services to those who need them most as we look forward to building on this legacy of care for many years to come.”
The San Diego Business Journal‘s Nonprofit & Corporate Citizenship Awards recognize organizations and leaders that demonstrate excellence in service to the community, making significant contributions to improve the lives of people throughout the region. CRC’s mission focuses on supporting economically vulnerable individuals and families by providing them with healthy food, safe shelter, and the resources to build stable homes and safe relationships.
“John’s visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to our community have significantly impacted the lives of countless individuals and families,” said Tony Pata, Chairperson of CRC’s Board of Directors. “His dedication to CRC’s mission and his innovative approach to addressing community needs have not only enhanced service delivery but also greatly improved the lives of those served by CRC.”
Since 1979, CRC has been a cornerstone in North County San Diego, providing critical support to low-income individuals and families. In response to growing demand, CRC expanded its programs under the leadership of John Van Cleef. The organization established a Trauma Recovery Center in Carlsbad, broadened its counseling services for those affected by abuse and domestic violence, and enhanced its Food & Nutrition Program with home delivery and improved pantry distributions. In 2023, CRC distributed over 505,000 pounds of food through nearly 15,000 pantry visits.
Operating out of three locations in Encinitas, San Marcos, and Carlsbad, CRC serves over 7,200 people annually. As part of its mission, CRC offers a wide range of support including food assistance, housing stability, domestic violence shelter and prevention services, and counseling, all to help neighbors create paths to healthy food, stable homes and safe relationships.
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About Community Resource Center
Established in 1979, Community Resource Center (CRC) is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help our neighbors create paths to healthy food, stable homes and safe relationships. Individuals and families come to CRC for help overcoming barriers to personal well-being, including trauma, systemic racism, economic instability, unemployment, food and housing insecurity, poverty, and inaccessibility of mental health services. CRC provides emergency assistance, case management, counseling, shelter, and food assistance to low-income individuals and families who are economically vulnerable, experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of homelessness, including domestic violence survivors. For more information, please visit crcncc.org.
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