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December 2024

CRC, Happy Holidays from all of us at Community Resource Center!

A Virtual Holiday Card

Thank you to our supporters, donors and 1,000+ volunteers for making 2024 a year of meaningful impact!

Read more in our virtual holiday card. Wishing you a joyful holiday season!

View the Holiday Card

Holiday Hours

Tuesday, December 24: Social Services offices close at 2:30 p.m. (pantry normal hours). Resale Stores close at 3:00 p.m.

Wednesday, December 25: Social Services, Food Pantry, Admin & Resale Stores closed.

Regular hours resume on Thursday, December 26.

Tuesday, December 31: Social Services offices close at 2:30 p.m. (pantry normal hours). Resale Stores close at 3:00 p.m.

Wednesday, January 1: Social Services, Food Pantry, Admin & Resale Stores closed.

Regular hours resume on Thursday, January 2.

Domestic Violence Hotline is open 24/7: (877) 633-1112

Program Update

Watch: Holiday Baskets in Action

Thank you to everyone who made this season brighter for those in need! Holiday Baskets brought joy to hundreds of households. Watch our video to see the impact of our 42nd annual program.

Watch the Holiday Baskets Video

The Latest News

New Items for Our Shelter Thanks to Encinitas Coastal Rotary!

Thanks to the Encinitas Coastal Rotary Club's "Be Thankful" event, Carol's House is now stocked with new pillows, towels, toys and books to brighten the season. Read more in this article from The San Diego Union-Tribune.

Capital Campaign

Recognizing Our Capital Campaign Donors

We’d like to take a moment to celebrate the incredible progress we’ve made together. To each of the more than 99 donors who have generously contributed to our One Community • One Heart Capital Campaign—thank you. Your support will uplift our neighbors with dignity, enhance the work of our staff and volunteers, and strengthen our community for generations. We are so grateful for your partnership.

Our Generous Donors

If you’d like to learn more about CRC’s capital campaign, how you can support our shared vision for a new campus, and what naming opportunities are available, please visit the campaign website or email OneHeart@crcncc.org.

Partner Spotlight

We are grateful for the generous support received in November:

Anonymous

Seth Sprague Educational and Charitable Foundation

Lowery Family Foundation

County of San Diego Board of Supervisors

Gesner Johnson Foundation

Rose Lochmann and Michael Newhouse

Charles A. Micale Foundation

Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation

EXPOSURE Skate

The Mattfolk Family Foundation

The Dan and Lisa McQueen Family Charitable Fund

Miraglo Foundation

Maybeth and Paul Rothery

Funding from our partners supports CRC’s mission to help our neighbors create paths to healthy food, stable homes and safe relationships.

Thank You to our 2024 Food Rescue Partners

In 2024, CRC's food rescue partners provided more than 598,642 pounds of food in 2024, serving an average of 659 visitors a month. Their support fuelds our mission and fights food insecurity.

Subaru Share the Love: Now Through January 2nd!

We're thankful to be Subaru's Share the Love charity partner for the fourth year! Subaru will donate $250 for every new car purchased or leased—be sure to select Community Resource Center. Plus, AutoNation Subaru Carlsbad contributes an additional $75 per vehicle. Thank you for your support!

Get Involved

Hope Begins With You

You can help ensure our neighbors in need find help and hope this season. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation by December 31. Thank you for your compassion and care for our community!

Give Today

Dine and Donate at Crack Shack

December 26, 10:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

The Crack Shack: 407 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas

Tired of turkey this holiday season? Treat yourself at The Crack Shack and support CRC! Mention Community Resource Center in person or use promo code "CRC online, and 15% of your purchase will be donated to CRC.

Learn More

Support CRC at Our Resale Stores

Shop small and support CRC! Both Encinitas and Carlsbad CRC Resale Stores are open on Sundays. Now is also a great time to clean out your closets and donate your preloved items!

Store Hours & Locations

Save the Date: 30th Annual CRC Tea

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 1:30 p.m.

Fairbanks Ranch Country Club

Ticket sales will open in February for the CRC Tea, an afternoon of community and compassion to raise funds for CRC. If you'd like to donate an item for our 2025 events or become a partner, please contact Cindy at Development@crcncc.org.

Looking for a way to get your business or organization involved? Become an annual partner or explore group volunteer opportunities with us. Contact us to learn more.

Referrals are always appreciated for our Job Openings ... Please share!

We appreciate our volunteers!

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