"CRC is like a GPS navigation system ..." Find out how our Integrative Services program helps participants navigate to self-sufficiency in this month's behind-the-scenes article from guest contributor, Lisa Shaffer.

In the latest issue of Re-style, Lyndell Werling shares her men's styling tips with some examples from our Resale Stores. From casual to formal style, check out Lyndell's ideas for saving money, supporting CRC and looking sharp in the process!

30 seconds could help CRC win up to $5,000! Vote today to support CRC's work to end hunger, homelessness and domestic violence. Click here to vote for CRC and 3 other great organizations!

“There is always that one summer that changes you,” said Ella, a 10-year-old living in our domestic violence shelter. This summer, Ella and other youth living at the shelter were able to attend summer camp thanks to generosity of the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA. Thank you, Ecke YMCA!

Join us Friday and Saturday, September 8 and 9, for 50% off everything in our 3 Resale Stores! Anxious to shop now? Check-in on Yelp at any of our stores for 20% off your entire purchase.

Carlsbad / Encinitas / San Marcos

"Community Resource Center nurtures that part of normality that hunger threatens." Read this insightful article from Michael Williams, a CRC participant who expresses why he appreciates the "dignified" shopping experience found in our Food & Nutrition Center.

Continue reading

Donors who have given over $25,000:

Marriott Daughters: support for Domestic Violence Prevention & Intervention Programs

The Parker Foundation: support for CRC programs

Price Philanthropies Foundation: support for Integrative Services

Donors who have given over $1,000:

Samuel I. & John Henry Fox Foundation

You can help 6,000 low-income individuals in crisis this holiday season, including seniors, domestic violence survivors and 2,500 children. Holiday Baskets provides participants with a dignified shopping experience that includes a holiday meal, a week of groceries and a full shopping cart of essentials and holiday gifts. 

To sponsor: Click here to learn more or contact us at [email protected], (760) 230-6307.

Join the CRC Resale Store Volunteer team! Volunteer jobs include receiving donations, sorting, stocking, colorizing and hanging clothing and some light store cleaning. Typical shifts are once a week for 2-3 hours.

Please contact our Volunteer Manager to get involved.