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Today is Hunger Action Day!



As food costs stretch household budgets and changes to CalFresh reduce benefits for some households, more neighbors are turning to CRC for support. From April through August, new enrollment at CRC's Food & Nutrition Center was 21% higher than during the same period last year.

Thanks to our generous community, we've met our $25,000 Hunger Action Match Challenge! We're especially grateful to the Helmut Kiffmann Fund at the San Diego Foundation for making the match possible and to everyone who contributed.

But the need continues. Join us in wearing orange, raising awareness or making a gift today to help your neighbors access nutritious food.

CEO Blog: Healing After Trauma

In his latest blog, our CEO John Van Cleef shares Elena’s story and how our Trauma Recovery Center helps people who have experienced violence and trauma find safety, rebuild confidence and move forward.

Preparing for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness and support survivors. Throughout the month, we'll share resources, highlight community partnerships and offer ways to get involved. Join us in raising awareness and helping neighbors find safety and support. Our prevention team is also available to provide presentations for community groups and organizations.

We are grateful for the generous support we received in August from:

John and Patricia Kelting

City of Solana Beach Community Grant – Supporting Holiday Baskets

San Marcos Community Foundation – Supporting Holiday Baskets

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

Make a Lasting Impact Through Your Giving

There are many ways to make a difference for your neighbors. If you're age 70½ or older, consider making a tax-efficient gift to CRC directly from your IRA through a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD).

You can also create a lasting legacy by including CRC in your will, trust or retirement plan. Through CRC's Legacy Circle, your generosity can help neighbors find paths to healthy food, stable homes and safe relationships for generations to come.

Become a CRC Partner

Make an impact by becoming a CRC Annual Partner! Partners receive recognition throughout the year in our community communications and special events.

Healthy Relationships Workshops & Support Groups

Our Domestic Violence Prevention team provides free workshops and support groups focused on healthy relationships, recognizing the warning signs of domestic violence, setting boundaries and building skills to support safety and well-being.

• Weekly Virtual Workshops: Tuesdays at 7:00 PM on Zoom. Contact Veronica Lopez at vlopez@crcncc.org to register.
• Grupo de Apoyo (Español): First Wednesday of each month, 5:00–6:30 PM at One Safe Place. A monthly support group offered in Spanish.

Coastal Encinitas Rotary's Purse Bingo

Tuesday, October 13, 5:00 PM at Encinitas Community Center



Join Coastal Encinitas Rotary for an evening of bingo, designer handbags, auctions and fun — all benefiting three local nonprofits, including CRC’s Carol’s House. And this year, CRC CEO John Van Cleef is taking the mic as emcee!

CRC Impact Tour

Thursday, October 15, 4:00–5:00 PM at CRC

See CRC's mission in action during a guided tour of our Food & Nutrition Center. You'll take part in an interactive experience while learning how CRC staff and volunteers help meet urgent needs in our community.

"Those Witches Be Crazy" Fundraiser

Saturday, October 24, 11:00 AM–4:00 PM in Encinitas



Join “Those Witches Be Crazy” for a fun-filled costume crawl along Highway 101 in Encinitas, raising funds to support Community Resource Center during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Exposure Skate

November 6–8 at Encinitas Community Park



Exposure Skate is celebrating its 15th annual event and looking for volunteers! CRC is grateful for our longtime partnership with Exposure, which supports survivors of domestic violence and Carol’s House.

Contact them to volunteer.

Encinitas Chamber of Commerce Healthy Living Expo

Saturday, November 7, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM at the Encinitas Community Center

CRC will be joining the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce for its free Wellness for Every Body – Healthy Living Expo.

Jingle & Mingle

Thursday, December 3, 5:30 PM at Lomas Santa Fe Country Club in Solana Beach

Save the date for CRC’s Jingle & Mingle, a festive evening bringing our community together in support of neighbors in need. Tickets will be available soon!

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

We appreciate our volunteers!

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