Spotlight On: Domestic Violence | | |
Dear CRC Volunteer,
CRC is well-known for our intervention and support services such as counseling, food, and housing assistance. Fewer people are aware of Community Resource Center's many efforts to provide education and prevention in our neighborhoods. Our Domestic Violence (DV) department has a respected and robust education program, a model for other organizations and cities to follow.
In this last of our three focused newsletters, we cover a lot of heavy topics. Domestic violence is not an easy subject to lean into, but I commend our volunteers for their willingness to learn and to advocate.
Please read on to *learn a little bit more about DV, but also to read about Hunger Action Month and the many ways volunteers stepped up this September!
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Warmly,
Sara Rosenbaum, CVA
CRC Volunteer Manager
*Much of the following information is derived in-part from the CRC DV 4-Hour Training, provided twice a year by Luis Conseco, DV Education and Prevention Manager.
| | Domestic Violence 24-hour hotline: 1-877-633-1112 | | What is Domestic Violence? | | Key Facts About Intimate Partner Violence | | How CRC is Addressing Domestic Violence: Intervention and Prevention/Education |
Intervention
Our goal is to provide safe shelter and comprehensive support to those seeking help. CRC services include:
- 24/7 Domestic Violence Hotline (877-633-1112)
- Emergency Shelter – Carol’s House for survivors and their children
- Transitional Housing to support long-term stability
- Case Management offering individualized support and resources
- Legal Advocacy to help survivors navigate the justice system
- Therapeutic Children’s Center providing care and healing for children impacted by domestic violence
- Housing Assistance & Rental Assistance to secure and maintain safe homes
- Counseling Services (individual, family, and group) with trauma-informed care
Education & Prevention
CRC also works to prevent violence by raising awareness and teaching safe, healthy relationship skills through:
- 40-Hour Domestic Violence Advocate Training Course
- Shorter Advocate & Awareness Workshops for schools, community groups, and professionals
- CRC-hosted events such as the San Diego Healthy Relationships Teen Conference
- Community education programs delivering prevention resources to youth, schools, and neighborhoods
- In 2024, CRC reached thousands of individuals through shelter, housing, counseling, and education — building safer, healthier communities together.
2024 Impact Highlights
- 3,200+ hotline calls answered through our 24/7 Domestic Violence Hotline
- 8,500+ nights of emergency shelter provided to survivors and their children
- 140+ survivors and families supported through transitional and permanent housing programs
- 400+ individuals received counseling services
- 5,000+ community members reached through prevention workshops and events
| | "Domestic Violence is more common than people would like to think. When helping a friend, please listen and validate their feelings and be careful before giving advice. DV is very complex and every relationship is different. There are plenty of resources for help, so please reach out." Luis Canseco, DV Education and Prevention Manager | | Good News! We Can Create Healthy Relationships | | |
Volunteers Represent for Hunger Action Month!
Thank you to all our amazing volunteers who wore ORANGE for Hunger Action Month. CRC provides support and food resources to those experiencing hunger in our community. You make a difference!
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September Volunteer Highlights
September was full of incredible volunteer support at CRC!
- United Methodist Church served at our Food Pantry on September 13.
- Bethlehem Lutheran Church supported both our Food Pantry and Resale Store on September 21.
- The 25/26 Youth Ambassadors kicked off their year with their first meeting on September 18.
- Teen volunteers also stepped up to help at our Partner Event on September 16.
And as always, our dedicated weekly volunteers kept operations running smoothly, ensuring our neighbors in need receive care and support.
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*Pictured on the right along with other Hunger Action warriors!
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Congratulations to CRC's Volunteer of the Month: Suzanne Scott!
From nominating staff Omar Baltazar: "Suzanne consistently goes above and beyond, contributing multiple days each week both on the Fresh Rescue truck and in the pantry. She brings a positive attitude to every shift, is incredibly hardworking, and shows a deep commitment to our mission.
She truly represents CRC’s values and is an essential part of our team."
Thank you, Suzanne! You are part of a great team who make every month Hunger Action Month.
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Join a Workshop
Bilingual Education Prevention Specialist Veronica Lopez hosts workshops on self-love, healthy boundaries, and positive patterns and behaviors, designed to uplift your life.
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Holiday Baskets planning is underway! Please note, we will be reaching out to partner groups and past volunteers beginning in October to schedule open shifts for the December 6th distribution day. Any remaining openings will be made available in November. For more ways to partner with this incredible program and to learn more, visit the website here!
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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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