December 2025

Happy Holidays from all of us at CRC!

A Virtual Holiday Card

Take a look back at the impact you made in 2025 with our virtual holiday card. Your support brought hope, care and stability to neighbors across our community – thank you.

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Holiday Hours

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

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

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

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

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

The Latest News

Nominations Open for CRC Community Impact Awards

Help us recognize the people making North Coast San Diego stronger. Nominations are now open for the CRC Community Impact Awards, taking place on Friday, March 6, 2026, honoring individuals and groups who show compassion in action by supporting neighbors facing hunger, homelessness and domestic violence. Nominate a changemaker by January 25.

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Holiday Baskets Brightens the Season for Our Neighbors

Thank you to everyone who made this season brighter for those in need! Holiday Baskets brought joy to hundreds of households. See the impact of our 43rd annual program.

Celebrating Leadership in Our Community

We’re proud to celebrate leaders in our community whose dedication strengthens CRC and the region we serve.

SD 500 List:

John Van Cleef

John Van Cleef, CEO, was named to the San Diego Business Journal’s SD 500 – San Diego’s Top 500 Most Influential People for the third consecutive year.

Business Women of the Year: Kristine Wexler

Kristine Wexler, a CRC board member, was awarded 2025 Business Woman of the Year by the San Diego Business Journal in the Large Public Company category.

Capital Campaign

Campaign Spotlight: The John and Elizabeth Leonard Family Foundation

We are proud to honor the John and Elizabeth Leonard Family Foundation, named the 2025 National Philanthropy Day Philanthropist of the Year by the AFP Inland Empire Chapter. Longtime partners of CRC, the Leonard Family Foundation has made a lasting impact through their generous support of our Food & Nutrition Program and their investment in our One Community • One Heart capital campaign.

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 from:

Hart Family Charitable Fund

Ann Norcross Dunne

Barney & Barney Foundation

Carlson and Carlson Family Foundation

Mary and Armin Freifeld (In loving memory)

Karin and Alfred Esser

Helmut Kiffmann Fund at the San Diego Foundation

The R J Family Fund

2026 Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation – Supporting CRC's Food & Nutrition Center

EXPOSURE Skate

Ricka and Eric Sprunk

Bernstein Philanthropic Impact Fund, in recognition of Kristine Wexler

Samuel Kernell

Evelyn M. Weidner

2025 Lawyers Club of San Diego – Supporting DV Legal Advocacy

2025 Matson – Supporting Homelessness Prevention

Stater Bros Charities – Supporting CRC's Food & Nutrition Center

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

Subaru Share the Love

There’s still time to make an impact through Subaru’s Share the Love Event. Now through January 2, Subaru will donate $250 to the charity you choose with every new vehicle purchased or leased. AutoNation Subaru Carlsbad will also contribute an additional $75 to CRC for each vehicle sold or leased.

Get Involved

Give Smart, Give Back Before the End of the Year

As 2025 winds down, consider these impactful, tax-smart ways to support our mission:

IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs): If you’re 70½ or older, you can transfer up to $108,000 annually from your IRA directly to charity. If you file jointly, each spouse may contribute up to $108,000 for a combined total of $216,000. It is recommended to initiate your gift by mid-December to ensure year-end processing. Please consult your tax advisor. For details, visit the IRS website.
Donating Appreciated Securities: Make a meaningful impact by donating stocks, bonds or mutual funds held for more than a year. This strategy may help you avoid capital gains taxes while supporting CRC’s work.

Ways to Donate

Support CRC at Lazy Acres

We’re grateful to Lazy Acres Encinitas for selecting CRC as their local nonprofit partner this season. Through December 24, Lazy Acres Encinitas shoppers can donate to CRC at checkout. Every gift helps nourish and uplift our community.

Looking for ways to get your business or organization involved? Become an annual partner or explore group volunteer opportunities with us. Contact us at development@crcncc.org to learn more.

Referrals are always appreciated for our job openings. Please share!

We appreciate our volunteers!

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