Programs and Services
Sexual Assault Services
One of the largest Rape Crisis Centers in California, CCS and its advocates supported 663 survivors
Permanent Housing Placements
143 individuals placed in permanent housing
CCS Shelter Receives Vital Renovations, Thanks to Funding from Las Patronas
Thanks to generous funding from Las Patronas, CCS replaced the roof of our Hidden Valley House shelter. All residents in CCS’ shelter programs are offered tailored, no-cost support services, including safety and goal planning, financial assistance, legal aid, counseling, and advocacy. By supporting CCS in purchasing a new roof for our Hidden Valley House shelter, we can continue providing safe, stable housing for San Diego survivors and their families, many of whom would otherwise face homelessness. We are grateful to Las Patronas for their support in ensuring every survivor has the safety and dignity they need to heal and thrive.
Powerful Prevention on Campus – CCS & High Tech High
At the High Tech High Point Loma Village, CCS’ prevention program continues to thrive. Thanks to the support of a grant through the Office on Violence Against Women and the CCS School-Based Coordinator who makes this work possible, more than 400 middle and high school students, teachers, and administrators have been trained in consent, bystander intervention, and other essential skills related to violence prevention. Through student-centered initiatives like donation drives for families affected by domestic violence, social media campaigns, educational workshops, and a vibrant mural urging classmates, teachers, and administrators to “Plant Seeds of Kindness,” students are transforming their campus into a culture of care. This violence prevention education is shaping a generation of young people to nurture safe and respectful communities.
Close to Home Brings Awareness to Escondido
Through a multi-year contract with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CCS and Education COMPACT brought Escondido community members together to form “Corazones Unidos” (United Heart). This group of CCS & Education COMPACT staff members, students, and parents from the Escondido community meet monthly to discuss and share resources related to consent, teen dating, and healthy relationships. Through the creation of educational and interactive workshops, Corazones Unidos aims to use community outreach and engagement strategies to better Escondido’s overall health and safety, and their mission statement reads, “We are a community organization in Escondido that offers education, support, and prevention against sexual violence and abuse, with the goal of creating healthy relationships.” The work and success of Corazones Unidos is a prime example of the power of community members working together to make immediate, impactful change, and they hope to expand their group to include even more members in the new year.
Volunteers: Champions of Hope and Healing
Champions of Hope and Healing
This year our 127 volunteers shared more than 17,000 hours of support, dedication, and hope with survivors!
Our volunteers truly are the heart of CCS. Their empathy, expertise, and steadfast commitment turn obstacles into possibilities and provide survivors with pathways to healing and hope.
These invaluable partners serve in a wide range of roles, including counseling trainees; sexual assault and housing advocates; attorneys; and outreach, prevention, and community engagement volunteers. We are also deeply grateful for the leadership and support of our Board of Directors, Advisory Board, and the Hidden Valley House and Project Safehouse Auxiliaries, whose collaboration helps ensure survivors receive the comprehensive support they deserve.
