CREER COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency Crisis Relief Fund

A Plead for Help by Angeles Ceballos, Executive Director & Rosario Rowell, Director of Education.  Greetings!  We hope this note finds you all well!  Together, we are facing a truly unprecedented situation. The global coronavirus pandemic is affecting all of our families, our businesses, our communities, and our way of life in an unparalleled way.  First and foremost, our hearts go out to anyone who has been impacted by the virus, either directly or indirectly. Our thoughts are especially with those who are sick, to whom we extend our heartfelt wishes for a full recovery. We are truly inspired by the selfless healthcare workers, first responders, police, firefighters, military, grocery employees, janitors, farm workers, volunteers, and many others around the world who are on the front lines working tirelessly to care for people in need.  These people are the true heroes of this pandemic.   CREER is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization based in San Juan Capistrano. Due to the COVID-19 crisis, we were forced to close all of our youth programs. However, in the last few weeks, we have been keeping our families informed about the COVID-19 crisis and directing them to vital community resources by www.Facebook.com/creeroc, text messages, and phone calls. Unfortunately, 95% of the families we serve live at or below the poverty level and this crisis is only aggravating their already dire situation.  In the past weeks, 100% of the calls that we have taken have been distress calls about the economic impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on our parents and how we can help them.  Several of them work in the housing, restaurant, and retail industry, and they have been directly affected by this crisis.  The situation is dire for many of our parents, having lost their jobs and not knowing where the next meal is going to come from or if they will have enough money to pay their rent. We are creating an emergency crisis relief fund and are asking for monetary donations to help our families with food, rent, and utilities in these very difficult times.  Our goal is to raise $30,000.00 and we are asking everyone able, to please be generous in these times of need.  Remember that there will always be someone more in need than us, and it is in times like these that our humanity and empathy toward our neighbors are most tested.  Today’s generosity for someone else, maybe a necessity for you tomorrow.   “Empathy is seeing with the eyes of another, listening with the ears of another and feeling with the heart of another.”– Mother Teresa.  If anyone would like to contribute to the CREER Emergency Crisis Relief Fund, please sent your check to P.O. Box # 1347 San Juan Capistrano, CA  92693 or donate by using the donate now button.  We are happy to announce that in addition to the CREER Emergency Crisis Relief Fund,  CREER in partnership with Alexandra Yates from OCC Food Recovery Kitchen in Costa Mesa started a food pantry on April 21st and will be distributing food every Tuesday at the CREER facilities until the crisis is averted.   Thank you with all of our hearts for your support and constant dedication to us, the CREER Mission, but more importantly our children.  Have a wonderful day and stay safe.  Most Sincerely,      Angeles & Rosario

The CREER Sponsor a child Campaign will give a child the opportunity to learn and close the academic and cultural gaps that poverty creates. Your donation of only $40.00 will sponsor a child for one class for 6 weeks.  $240.00 will provide a Full Afterschool or Summer Session consisting of 6 classes for 6 weeks.  

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Picture:  2017 CREER Summer Programs - Reading & Comprehension Class - 1st-2nd Grades.