Celebrate 30 Years of Our Signature Event, the CRC Tea!
Community Resource Center's 30th Anniversary Tea
Saturday, April 5, 2025, 1:30 - 4:00 PM (Shopping Gallery 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM)
Fairbanks Ranch Country Club at 15150 San Dieguito Rd, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
Enjoy a delightful afternoon with traditional tea fare and an inspiring program as we come together to raise funds to help our neighbors in need. The CRC Tea features a silent auction, raffle and shopping gallery (open during the event as well as half an hour before and after). Hats and pearls are welcome as we honor three decades of heartfelt support from those dedicated to changing lives.
Event Highlights:
1:00 PM - Pre-event Shopping Gallery
Come early to shop our curated vendors for great gifts for occasions like Mother's Day, graduations and weddings. Vendors are giving a portion of their sales back to CRC, so you can support our programs even further! You'll also have early access to bid on our silent auction items and purchase raffle tickets.
1:30 PM - Welcome Reception
Begin your afternoon with a warm welcome and a glass of champagne as you browse our shopping gallery, silent auction and raffle, and the ever-popular "Treasures of the Tea" surprise boxes - all featuring unique gifts and experiences.
2:30 PM - Call to Tea
Enjoy an elegant selection of tea fare and desserts.
3:00 PM - Inspiring Program
Discover the impact of your generosity through powerful stories of those who have found hope at CRC. Hear important updates from CRC's CEO, John Van Cleef, and learn how your support continues to change lives in our community.
Get Tickets!
Bid in the Online Silent Auction!
Everyone is welcome to bid in our online auction, you do not need to purchase a Tea ticket to join.
Ticket Sales are Now Closed
If you have questions or changes to your attendees, please contact Cindy at [email protected] or (760) 230-6307.
Make a Gift of Support
If you are not able to attend, please consider a gift of support. Your donation can make a difference in the life of a neighbor in need.
30 Years of Connecting Hearts & Changing Lives
For 30 years, the CRC Tea has been a cherished tradition, bringing together compassionate individuals who believe in the power of community and the importance of helping neighbors in need. What started in 1996 as an enthusiastic gathering of caring supporters has grown into an empowering and impactful event, raising critical funds to provide food, shelter and safety for those facing hardship.
Like a strand of pearls, each year of our Tea has added to a legacy of generosity, connection and care. This year, we honor the kindness of three decades of supporters who have come before us and the legacy of change we continue to create together. Every cup of tea shared, every story told and every donation made strengthens our mission and transforms lives.
Join us as we connect hearts and change lives - because together, we can make a lasting difference for our community.
Event Attendee Details
We're excited to see you at our 30th annual CRC Tea on Saturday, April 5th, 2025! An afternoon filled with tradition, friends and Connecting Hearts & Changing Lives awaits. Guests will enjoy traditional tea fare, including gluten-free and vegan-friendly options followed by desserts and a tea offering, while you celebrate with old friends and new. Be a part of one of CRC's most beloved traditions and help raise funds to support our neighbors in need with food, housing and safety.
Attire: Traditional tea attire
Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM (Shopping Gallery 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, 3:45 - 4:30 PM)
Location: Fairbanks Ranch Country Club: 15150 San Dieguito Rd, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
Parking Instructions:
Parking at Fairbanks Country Club is accessible and free of charge. When you enter the country club through the main gate, parking is available throughout all lots located to your left and right. Wayfinders will help direct you to parking and the event. If you are in need of ADA parking, wayfinders will direct you to the closest accessible parking. Please note: You will see a CRC event sign by the dirt lot on San Dieguito Road, but this is for off-site parking only. Please do not park in this lot unless directed to do so by a parking wayfinder.
Pre-register Your Credit Card for Faster Check-in and Check-out:
To speed up check-in and purchases, event attendees can pre-register their credit card securely by clicking Sign In or Register at the top right of the page. If you checked the box to save your card information upon purchase, you will not need to do this step. If you registered a credit card for a previous CRC event, you need to register again as the credit card information is not retained. Please note that the credit card registration does not cover purchases with non-CRC vendors in our shopping gallery.
Food: Guests will enjoy traditional tea fare, including an assortment of tea sandwiches and mini desserts (vegan/gluten free options available) as well as a fruit salad and quinoa salad with roasted vegetables. Please note that the venue kitchen is not a dedicated gluten free facility. Although they have processes in place to minimize cross contamination, they cannot ensure that it will never occur. Legumes: Other than the garbanzo beans in the hummus, there are no other legumes in the Vegan/GF menu. The vegan herb cheese is made with cashews, which is not considered a legume. We appreciate your understanding.
If you have any questions, please contact Cindy Collins at [email protected] or (760) 230-6307.
Join Us as a 2025 CRC Partner
We invite companies and organizations to be part of this special event! As a CRC Partner, you'll receive meaningful recognition at the CRC Tea and throughout the year, highlighting your commitment to strengthening our community. To become an Annual Partner, please contact us at [email protected] for details or visit our Partnerships page.
Thank you to our Annual Partners!
Hosted By
Your participation at Community Resource Center's 30th Annual Tea raises critical funds to support our programs. Established in 1979, Community Resource Center (CRC) is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help our neighbors create paths to healthy food, stable homes and safe relationships.
Annual Impact
In 2024, our community made it possible for us to provide:
- Healthy Food: Distribute more than 650,000 pounds of food to 6,211 individuals through 16,795 visits to our Food & Nutrition Center.
- Stable Homes: Assist 369 individuals to obtain safe housing through our housing assistance programs, domestic violence shelter and transitional housing, and help our neighbors with financial, employment and benefits resources in 6,137 sessions with our case managers.
- Safe Relationships: Answer 3,042 calls to our 24-hour domestic violence hotline, provide compassionate care in 3,340 counseling sessions, and provide 3,987 people with domestic violence prevention education or materials.