Community Resource Center

Today is DAF Day. If donor-advised funds are new to you, here’s a quick look at how they work. However you choose to give, we’re grateful for the many ways our community shows up for one another. 💙

A donor-advised fund, or DAF, is a charitable giving account that allows you to set aside funds for charitable purposes and recommend grants to nonprofit organizations over time. For many donors, it offers a simple and flexible way to organize giving and support the causes that matter most to them.

One of the benefits of a DAF is choice. You can recommend grants throughout the year and decide whether to support a nonprofit’s greatest needs or a specific area of its work.

At CRC, DAF grants can help neighbors across North County access healthy food, housing assistance, domestic violence shelter and support, and other resources they need to move toward safety and stability.

If you already have a DAF, today is a good opportunity to think about the organizations and causes you want to support. And if DAFs are new to you, it’s simply a chance to learn more about how they work. Learn more at CRCNCC.org/DAF

What will your DAF do?

DAF Day is tomorrow, October 8. If donor-advised funds are new to you, a DAF is a charitable giving account that lets you set aside funds for giving and recommend grants to nonprofit organizations over time.

One of the benefits of a DAF is the flexibility to support the causes and communities that matter most to you and choose where you’d like your charitable dollars to make an impact. DAF grants to CRC help support neighbors across North County facing hunger, homelessness and trauma, helping provide access to food, housing support, domestic violence services and other critical resources.

Learn more at CRCNCC.org/DAF

Need help applying for CalFresh? CRC can help you apply and see if you qualify. CalFresh is California’s SNAP program—it provides monthly food benefits on an EBT card you can use for groceries. Learn more at: calfresh.dss.ca.gov.

Learn more about CRC's services: https://crcncc.org/get-help/housing-supportive-services/
For assistance, contact us at (760) 300-3238 or email [email protected].

On October 1, CRC joined the San Diego Domestic Violence Council at Your Safe Place, Family Justice Center for a powerful Domestic Violence Awareness Month Opening Ceremony. 💜

Thank you to every speaker, including San Diego County District Attorney (DA Summer Stephan) and especially to the survivor who courageously shared her story of hope and healing.

During the ceremony, we took part in a candle lighting to remember the nine San Diegans killed by an intimate partner in the past year. Thank you to the San Diego Domestic Violence Council, Your Safe Place and everyone who helped begin this month with remembrance and reflection.

CRC staff Rebecca, Luis, Leticia, Zulma and Fernanda were grateful to be part of the gathering and stand alongside so many others committed to supporting survivors and preventing violence.

If you or someone you know needs support, CRC’s 24/7 Domestic Violence Hotline is available at (877) 633-1112. In an emergency, please call 9-1-1.

Your Safe Place Foundation

A fun night out can make a meaningful difference. 🩷 We're honored to be one of three beneficiaries of this year’s Purse Bingo, hosted by Coastal Encinitas Rotary Club. Funds raised will help support CRC’s Carol’s House shelter, which provides safety and support for survivors of domestic violence.

During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, this is a meaningful way to come together, raise awareness and support services for survivors in our community. Join us next week for an evening of bingo, designer handbags, auctions and community, with our CEO, John Van Cleef, serving as emcee!

Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Doors open at 5:00 PM
Encinitas Community Center
1140 Oakcrest Park Drive, Encinitas

Tickets and event details are available at coastalencinitasrotary.org. Please help spread the word and join us for this fun event in support of local nonprofits!

October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to support survivors, honor those whose lives have been lost to domestic violence and help connect people with resources. Our CEO John Van Cleef joined CBS 8 San Diego and Esmeralda Perez to talk about the importance of supporting survivors, sharing resources and helping people know where to turn for help.

San Diego County District Attorney DA Summer Stephan noted that law enforcement received more than 14,000 domestic violence-related calls during the past year, and that domestic violence remains underreported.

Watch the CBS 8 segment:
https://www.cbs8.com/video/news/local/domestic-violence-awareness-month-kicks-off-in-san-diego/509-8c687b9f-c3a0-4e11-9216-1ed472941968

Thank you to CBS 8 and team, the San Diego Domestic Violence Council and everyone who helped bring this event together and amplify this important conversation and connect our community with resources.

If you or someone you know needs support, help is available:
CRC 24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline: (877) 633-1112
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788
In an emergency, please call 9-1-1.

San Diego Domestic Violence Council

Domestic Violence Awareness Month kicks off in San Diego October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the ceremony kicked off in San Diego, focusing on supporting survivors and connecting people with resources.

Have you heard of a donor-advised fund (DAF)? DAF Day is October 8, a national day to learn more about donor-advised funds and consider the causes and communities you care about.

A donor-advised fund is a charitable giving account that allows you to set aside funds for giving and recommend grants to nonprofit organizations over time. It can be a simple, flexible way to support the causes you care about. CRC accepts grants from donor-advised funds, which can help support healthy food, stable homes and safe relationships for neighbors across North County.

Learn more about donor-advised funds and giving through your DAF: crcncc.org/daf

Experience hope firsthand 💚 Join us for a CRC Impact Tour on the third Thursday of each month from 4:00–5:00 PM. Go behind the scenes to see how our Food & Nutrition program helps families find stability by easing food costs and connecting neighbors with resources and housing assistance.

Upcoming tours: October 15, November 19, December 17
RSVP: crcncc.org/tour

With Survivors, Always. 💜 This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we invite everyone to take part: learn the warning signs, talk about healthy relationships, share resources, wear purple, attend a local event or let someone know they are not alone.

CRC is committed to showing up for survivors with safety, support and solidarity, during October and throughout the year. If you’re a survivor of domestic violence: you deserve safety, support and compassion.

If you or someone you know needs help:
CRC 24/7 Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-877-633-1112
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788

Learn about warning signs, safety planning and ways to support someone at thehotline.org.
For San Diego County resources, education and community events, visit sddvc.org.
Find more ways to get involved with CRC at crcncc.org/dvam.

We’re excited to share that CRC was recognized with a Community Impact Award at the San Diego Business Journal's 2026 Nonprofit Leadership Awards! 🎉 We’re honored to stand alongside an extraordinary nonprofit community serving millions of San Diegans and strengthening quality of life across our region.

Community impact looks like families having food on the table, survivors finding safety and support and neighbors finding stable housing. We’re grateful to our supporters, volunteers, partners, Board of Directors and staff who make this work possible and help neighbors across North County access the resources they need to live with dignity. 💙

We’re also proud to celebrate our CEO, John Van Cleef, finalist for Nonprofit Executive of the Year, and AutoNation Subaru Carlsbad, finalist for the Corporate – Nonprofit Partnership Award.