April 2024

Program Update

Celebrating Volunteer Appreciation Month!

Thank you to all the CRC Volunteers who have worked alongside us to make the world a better place since we were founded in 1979! Last year alone, 931 dedicated volunteers contributed an incredible 21,898 hours to our cause. That's a value of $817,233*! Their commitment fuels essential programs at CRC, including our Food & Nutrition Center, Resale Stores and Holiday Baskets.

Join Us for Volunteer Appreciation Week! Stay tuned on our social media channels next week to learn more and join us in expressing gratitude for our volunteers' invaluable contributions.

*Value is based on an average value of $37.32/hour, as calculated by Independent Sector for the State of California: independentsector.org.

The Latest News

CRC's Volunteer Manager Sara Rosenbaum Honored with the 2024 Peacemaker Award!

We are proud to announce that Sara Rosenbaum, CRC's Volunteer Manager, has received the Encinitas Rotary Club's 2024 Peacemaker Award for her significant contributions to peace, empathy, and understanding in our community. Congratulations, Sara, and thank you for your inspiring work! Read more in the Encinitas Advocate or on our blog.

Our CRC Tea Online Auction is Open!

You're invited to join in the excitement of Community Resource Center's CRC Tea online silent auction! Explore a variety of auction items, from adventurous getaways to fun entertainment. The auction is open through Monday, April 22, at 10:00 a.m. All proceeds benefit CRC and help your neighbors in need.

Explore & Bid in the Online Auction

Capital Campaign

Campaign Spotlight: Albert and Sandy Bertha

This month, we express our heartfelt gratitude towards Albert and Sandy Bertha and the Marriott Daughters Foundation for their transformative and visionary support of the Capital Campaign. Sandy's engagement with CRC began through her volunteer work at our Food and Nutrition Center. As a Marriott Daughters Foundation trustee alongside her sisters, Sandy’s philanthropy is profoundly shaped by her family's enduring legacy of service. She shares her passionate commitment to giving back …

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 from these partners in March:

Regional Task Force for Homelessness

California Office of Emergency Services Elder Abuse (XE) Program

AutoNation Subaru Carlsbad

The Jill and Darrell Shrader Philanthropic Fund

The Katherine D. White and Sons Fund

Stephan Dirkes

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

Empowering Families With the Gift of Bicycles

Learn how the Takeda team’s Bikes for Charity Build brought joy and much-needed bicycles to families in need. This heartwarming story showcases how a simple team-building event can transform into a lifeline for those in need. Read more about how these bikes are changing lives and bringing smiles to children’s faces. Reach out to us to learn how you can host your own fundraiser or donation drive!

Events

Join us for a Tour

Wednesday, April 25, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

If you haven’t visited CRC recently, now is a great time to take another tour! Register to take a tour of our Food & Nutrition Center and learn more about our mission and programs. You'll see the impact of your support and learn more about our strategic priorities and our capital campaign to build a new campus.

Relationship Awareness: Love Immersion Workshop

Monday, April 29 - Wednesday, May 1, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. on Zoom

Join Community Resource Center for an enriching virtual workshop series about self-love, healthy boundaries, and positive patterns and behaviors, designed to uplift your life. This virtual event will be led by Veronica Lopez, CRC’s Bilingual Education Prevention Specialist.

Learn More

Kendra Scott Gives Back Online

Kendra Scott UTC will donate 20% of proceeds from purchases made at our CRC Tea and online at KendraScott.com April 20-21. Please use the promo code GIVEBACK-GABTY at checkout to ensure that 20% of your purchase benefits CRC.

Cinco de Mayo Fundraiser at Rubio's

Sunday, May 5, 10:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Rubio's Encinitas: 252 N. El Camino Real

Join us this Cinco de Mayo at Rubio's in Encinitas for a delicious way to support CRC! On May 5, 30% of your purchase will be donated to CRC! You can order online using the promo code DONATE or by visiting the Encinitas Rubio’s and showing the flyer either as a printout or on your phone. Please share!

Join us on 5/5!

Domestic Violence Advocate 40-Hour Training

Thursdays: June 13, 20, 27 and July 11 & 18, 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. at One Safe Place, San Marcos

Learn from experts presenting on the dynamics, danger and effects of intimate partner violence in our society and how to support and empower survivors in their healing. The workshop will be led by Luis Canseco Garcia, CRC’s Domestic Violence Education and Prevention Program Manager.

Learn More

Get Involved

Celebrate Earth Day at Our Stores

Our three resale stores champion sustainability by offering pre-loved items. By choosing to reuse and repurpose clothing, household items and more, you help curb the demand for new manufacturing and combat the effects of "fast fashion." You can make a significant environmental impact by either donating to or shopping at our stores!

Visit our Resale Stores

Looking for another way to get your business or organization involved? We also welcome give-back events or food donation drives as ways to partner with CRC. Please contact us at development@crcncc.org to learn more.

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