Many Thanks for Many Gifts | |
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Dear CRC,
CRC Volunteers never cease to amaze me with their generosity. Not only do they give of their time, but they truly give so much more.
Last week, a volunteer had a connection to a commercial kitchen that had extra turkeys. She was able to connect our Food and Nutrition Manager and our truck drivers with the kitchen, and as a result, over 50 families received fresh turkey in time for their Thanksgiving meal. In a month where our Food Pantry emergency food visits are up nearly 70% from last year, and fresh donations from local grocery stores are down, this was a timely and heartwarming gift.
December is traditionally a season of giving, and there are many ways that volunteers can support the work we do.
Right now, you can help fund our Holiday Baskets program, which will provide a shopping experience for our families on December 9th. We also are in need of donations for gifts going to seniors, who come to us for necessities each week. To donate funds, head here. To donate towards the senior gifts, head here for more information.
Below, you can also find a December "Giving Calendar" that provides an easy-to-follow list of items much needed in our Food Pantry. Check that out, along with the many ways volunteers have supported CRC with their time this November!
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Warmly,
Sara Rosenbaum, CVA
CRC Volunteer Manager
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Tabling Volunteers Take CRC Outside | |
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CRC Volunteers showed up to table at the Exposure Skate event on November 3rd and 4th, and at the Encinitas Holiday Street Fair on November 19th. These events make our services visible to those who need them, and provide opportunities for the community to partner with us in the work we do. This month, we welcomed new tabling volunteers Paulette Khoury, Lianna Hunt, Jill Theodossi, Rachel Schweizer, Elizabeth Whittaker and Linda Wilkes to the team. They, along with long-time volunteer Carol Zeenkof, brought energy and enthusiasm (and some leftover Halloween candy!) to our booths and were able to share the value of our services to those stopping by. Thank you!
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Teen Volunteers in Action (TVIA SD5) | |
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Thank you TVIA (Teen Volunteers in Action) SD5 chapter for coming out on Saturday, November 4th to deep clean our Food Pantry. The boys and some of their parents came in ready to work and left the space looking great! We appreciate groups like TVIA SD 5, not only for their hard work and support, but also for the life-long philanthropy that often comes from these activities.
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A small but mighty crew of women from North Coast Church Vista came out on November 18th to deep clean the FNC - Julie, who headed up the efforts writes, "We had a great time cleaning all the shelves and organizing the dry goods in preparation for the Open House on Sunday. Thank you for the opportunity!" | |  |
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The SDA Japanese National Honor Society deep cleaned and processed donations at the Encinitas Resale Store on Sunday, November 26th.
The students brought a ton of energy to the job and left the store looking great! Store manager, Robert Pontier says he hopes the group returns sometime soon.
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Treat Yourself to a New CRC Shirt!
CRC is retiring our old logo and has a new shirt available for volunteers to purchase if they'd like. The cost is $8.00 and you can pay with cash or check made out to Community Resource Center. We will be placing an order by December 15th. Please email the volunteer manager with size (the shirts run small), Men's or Women's sizing, and color (purple or navy blue). For reference, volunteers Kathy and Chris are each wearing a Men's Large in the above photo.
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Giving Calendar
Want a simple way to provide tangible support to those we serve? Consider using the following "Giving Calendar" to collect food throughout the month to donate to our Food and Nutrition Center! Food Pantry visits are up more than 40% this year over last, and food donations ensure that all who come to our doors receive the help and support they need. To access the online version of this and to share, head to our website here.
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Congratulations to CRC's Volunteer of the Year Chris Zahner!
Chris Zahner was nominated by the staff at the Encinitas Resale Store for her unwavering commitment, her compassion and her energy.
CRC CEO John Van Cleef, Volunteer Manager Sara Rosenbaum, Chief Philanthropy officer Debbie Murray and Development Associate Cindy Collins (not pictured) were able to celebrate Chris at the North Country Philanthropy Council's Volunteer of the Year event on November 3rd. If you see Chris around either at the Resale Store at the Food and Nutrition Center, be sure to congratulate her! To read the full story behind her nomination, check out our blog post HERE.
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Holiday Baskets Opportunities Available | We have a handful of volunteer spots available for Holiday Baskets, happening Saturday December 9th from 5-9 am! To inquire more, reach out to Sheri, our Holiday Baskets Scheduling Captain. You can find out more ways to get involved at our Holiday Baskets webpage. | |
Leadership Opportunity for FNC Deep Cleans and Community Engagement | CRC has increased our Group Opportunities for weekends and evenings, and are looking for 1-2 people to join the leadership team to oversee those! Are you outgoing and articulate? Do you care about the mission at CRC? Are you available on occasional nights and weekends? Email us to find out more! | |
Are you a group of 5-15 looking for a way to partner in CRC's mission? There is currently a once-a-month Food Pantry and Resale Store group opportunity available on weekends. This may include deep cleaning, sorting, or stocking items. To learn more, contact the CRC Volunteer Manager. | |
Learn More from the CRC Newsletter! | |
The volunteer newsletter primarily highlights the work that our volunteers are doing and provides training and updates that apply to the volunteering experience. The CRC newsletter focuses on client stories, CRC in the news, mission updates, and fundraising opportunities. If you would like to receive that newsletter, you can sign up for it here.
You can also check out the most current newsletter, full of great information, below!
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If you have a good story of volunteering, please share with me at volunteer@crcncc.org. I can include those stories in future newsletters as an encouragement to our team.
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Community Resource Center
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