Stunning 100% Cut in State Funding of DV Shelters
CAROL'S HOUSE IMPACTED
July 28, 2009 - Line-item veto eliminates 100% of domestic violence funding through the state of California. Partial and temporary emergency funding was reinstated thanks in large part to the efforts of supporters of Carol's House and other shelters throughout the state.
2010 - Domestic violence funding in 2010 has once again been removed from the State of California budget, putting lives at risk. A repeat battle for reinstatement of funding is in progress, and at minimum, shelters like Carol's House are preparing for severe cuts. Lack of state funding leaves a $156,000 gap in the Carol's House budget.
If state funding is not restored and maintained, domestic violence shelters will start closing their doors, and victims will be left with nowhere to turn.
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Ways you can help
1. Urge your state legislators to ensure that 2010 budget supports this critical safety service in communities throughout the state. Lives are at stake. Sample statement: “As a citizen and voter in your district, I urge you to reinstate and maintain California state funding to domestic violence shelters. The preventive and life-saving role of this shelter funding is critical. Elimination of this funding will endanger the lives of women and children. Community costs of dealing with the aftermath of domestic violence crimes statewide will cost exponentially more than state funding of shelters that protect abuse victims from reoccurrence of those crimes.”
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2. Please recommend Carol's House support to your employers, foundations, and organizations. CRC is actively seeking $200K in replacement domestic violence services funding so that we may continue to serve abused women and children who will have nowhere else to turn. Lives are at stake.
3. Make a donation of ANY amount by clicking on the "Help Today" button to the right.
Carol’s House
In 2004, CRC opened Carol’s House, a 24-bed emergency shelter for women and children fleeing domestic violence. Carol’s House provides more than just a safe living environment. Residents also receive comprehensive social services to facilitate transition to healthier, happier, and safer lives. Each resident receives case management, counseling, group therapy, free legal advocacy, as well as parenting and life skills classes. The ultimate goal is to give Carol’s House clients the tools and opportunities needed to restart their lives and continue on a path of self-sufficiency.
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How Carol’s House Was Built
Community Resource Center effectively managed a domestic violence shelter prior to building Carol’s House, but could only provide sanctuary to 12 clients at a time. Carol Cianfarani, one of our supporters, envisioned a larger facility that provided women and children with a home-like environment. Through Prudential Realty and Pickford Realty Cares, Carol spearheaded the effort to create a shelter at Community Resource Center with double the capacity. Thanks to her vision and efforts, over $150,000 was raised to help build Carol’s House.
HomeAid San Diego, a non-profit organization dedicated to building hope and homes for San Diego’s temporarily homeless, joined the project and created a team of builders to make Carol’s House a reality. With Shea Homes taking the lead as building captain, and with the help of dozens of contractors, Carol’s House was built with extraordinary speed and at minimal cost to Community Resource Center.
How You Can Help
We do whatever we can to make our residents feel at home when they arrive at Carol’s House. Our needs can vary from month-to-month, but are generally related to the typical functions of running a household. Click on our wish list below for a current list of our needs.
Domestic Violence Program Manager – Tiffany Brewer
Phone: (760) 753-1156, ext. 1318
Email: tbrewer@crcncc.org
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE: 1-877-633-1112
