March 31, 2025

Spotlight on: Behind the Scenes

Dear CRC,


My son recently participated in his school's musical production, Guys and Dolls. (He had four lines, and we were very proud.) On opening night, there was a glitch in the sound, and while the main characters were clearly speaking (i.e. we saw their mouths moving), we were hearing voices coming from behind the stage. The sound crew had turned on the wrong mics for the scene! It was quickly remedied, and the show was fabulous.


We often don't think about all the work going on behind the scenes until something goes wrong. This month, I want to take a moment to recognize just some of the roles that CRC volunteers play that might often go unnoticed.


Imagine what could happen if our nearly 1,100 volunteers suddenly had to pause—our ability to distribute food, raise funds, and keep our resale stores running smoothly might face challenges. However, with our amazing team, we're confident that we will never see that - and continue making a positive impact.


Take a look with me over this past month and the many ways volunteers keep us going each and every day. We are grateful!

Gratefully,



Sara Rosenbaum, CVA

CRC Volunteer Manager

March Volunteer News

Read Committee Member Paulette's Story of Volunteering Here!

Volunteer of the Month

Congratulations to CRC's Volunteer(s) of the Month, Lori Dilley and Debbie McGraw!


Friends and neighbors Debbie McGraw-Block (centered in the left photo), and Lori Dilley, have been longtime supporters and volunteers of CRC. This year, together, they took on a greater role, joining the Capital Campaign "Community Gifts Committee." Committee members reach out to friends to share more about the good work that CRC does and to "friend raise" funding for our upcoming renovation on 2nd Street. Recently, Debbie and Lori presented to their book club and to another group of friends, inviting them to be part of the work we do.


Debbie "DK" King, CRC's Senior Director of Donor Relations writes, "Lori and Debbie embody the heart of CRC—connecting people, building community, and making a lasting impact. Their dedication to sharing our mission and engaging others is truly inspiring. Thank you for raising awareness and support among your friends and neighbors, helping us meet essential needs and work towards our dream to build a dignified and compassionate campus for healing!"


Thank you, ladies for expanding your support and CRC's reach through your networks!

Get Involved

CRC Tea Shop for a Cause

Ticket sales might be closed, but there are many ways to be part of our 30th Anniversary CRC Tea celebration:


Check the Blog

Each month, CRC CEO John Van Cleef writes a blog post, highlighting the work and the values of our organization.


It's a great way to learn more about CRC and to go a little deeper into the "why" of what we do!


Check out his March post here.


Group Opportunities

Are you part of a group of 5-15 looking for a way to partner in CRC's mission? There are currently Food Pantry and Resale Store group opportunities available on some late afternoons and weekends. Tasks may include deep cleaning, sorting, or stocking items. A clean Food Pantry provides a more dignified shopping experience for our clients. And a clean store means happy customers! To learn more, contact the CRC Volunteer Manager.

Learn More from the CRC Newsletters!

This newsletter primarily highlights the work that our volunteers are doing and provides training and updates that apply to the volunteering experience. The CRC newsletters focus 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!

March CRC News
March CRC Impact
What's Your Story?
If you have a good story of volunteering, please share with me at volunteer@crcncc.orgI can include those stories in future newsletters as an encouragement to our team.  

Help a Neighbor in Need

If you know of anyone in need of food, housing or shelter, please pass along this link to information on how we can help: Get Help - Community Resource Center (crcncc.org)
Community Resource Center
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