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December 2023

CRC, Happy holidays from all of us at Community Resource Center!


"As we move through the holiday season, the best words I can think to use to reflect on the past and contemplate the future are hope, joy, and love ... " Please read more in our CEO's latest blog post and scroll below for the latest from Community Resource Center ...

Read John's Message

Program Update

Holiday Baskets Gave Help & Hope


“These gifts mean a lot to us. Now we'll be able to focus on other necessities, such as fixing our car." - 2023 Holiday Baskets Participant


Thanks to the help of 330+ volunteers and donors, our 41st Holiday Baskets brought help and hope to hundreds facing hardship. Watch our video to see heartwarming moments ... participants shopping for gifts and essentials, individuals experiencing homelessness receiving backpacks with necessities, and seniors receiving special gift bag deliveries. Thank you for making the holidays special for our neighbors in need!

See Holiday Baskets Photos

Breaking the Cycle of Violence


Our Therapeutic Children's Center (TCC) is a nurturing space for children who call CRC's shelter home for the holidays. The TCC helps children affected by domestic violence, providing therapeutic activities and counseling to promote healthy development and help break the cycle of violence.


In the new year, we are expanding our prevention efforts through Relationships Awareness, offering educational webinars in English and Spanish. Additionally, our new Young Love project will engage teens on social media platforms like TikTok, fostering discussions on healthy relationships to help prevent relationship violence early on. These initiatives are key to our commitment to creating safer, healthier communities.

Photos of our Therapeutic Children's Center adorned with holiday cheer, including ornaments made by the children staying at our shelter.

The Latest News

Our Holiday Hours

Monday, December 25:

All CRC closed (Programs, Food Pantry, Admin & Resale Stores)

Tuesday, December 26:

CRC Programs, Food Pantry and Admin offices closed

Monday, January 1:

All CRC closed (Programs, Food Pantry, Admin & Resale Stores)


Domestic Violence Hotline is open 24/7: (877) 633-1112

CRC in the News


Watch our recent interview in CBS8 San Diego Living Series, sponsored by San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E). Thank you to SDG&E for their generous support of CRC through the Community Assistance Fund! Please watch to learn more about our programs and how you can get involved.

Watch the CBS8 Interview

Capital Campaign

Campaign Spotlight: Warren Family

This month we shine the spotlight on the Warren Family, who have committed their support to CRC’s Capital Campaign. Kevin Campbell, a dedicated CRC volunteer and a member of the family, shares: "My family instilled in me the importance of helping others that are less fortunate in any way I can." Read Kevin's story about why his family gives back ...

Read More

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 send an email to OneHeart@crcncc.org.

Get Involved

Double Your Impact With Our Match Opportunity


Thanks to the Lowery Family, every gift to Community Resource Center is matched 1:1 until December 31. Your donation can bring twice the help — providing meals, shelter, and safety. Please give today to help unlock every dollar of the $20,000 match. If you already donated, thank you! Please share this e-mail to spread hope.

Double My Impact

Subaru Share the Love Event


Now through January 2, 2024, with every new Subaru purchased or leased, Subaru will donate $250 to the customer’s choice of charities. AutoNation Subaru in Carlsbad has chosen CRC as one of their hometown charities for this year’s event, giving you the option to select CRC to receive the donation. We're honored to be chosen for the third consecutive year and extend our gratitude to AutoNation Subaru.

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Shop & Donate at Our Stores

At our Resale Stores, you can find unique last-minute holiday gifts or donate your gently-used items to get your home holiday-ready. Your contributions support CRC, making the season brighter for everyone! Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates from our stores.

See Store Hours and Locations

Host a Donation Drive

Our Food & Nutrition Center needs your help to restock our shelves! Please consider hosting a donation drive for our top 10 items.

Host a Donation Drive

Partner Spotlight

We are grateful for the generous support 

received from these partners in November:


CalOES Domestic Violence Housing First Program

Seth Sprague Educational and Charitable Foundation

Allison and Robert Price Family Foundation

Rose Lochmann and Michael Newhouse

The Eleanor Hutchinson Parker Foundation, Inc.

Karin and Alfred Esser

Samuel Kernell

Oberto Family Charitable Fund


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

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Domestic Violence Hotline: (877) 633-1112