Thank You for Joining Us at Our 31st Annual CRC Tea: A Cup of Kindness
31st Annual CRC Tea
Saturday, May 16, 2026 • 1:30-4:00 PM
Woman's Club of Carlsbad • 3320 Monroe Street, Carlsbad, CA 92008
The CRC Tea featured traditional fare, an inspiring program, live and silent auctions and an engaging raffle. This important fundraiser supports Community Resource Center's mission to help neighbors in need create paths to healthy food, stable homes and safe relationships.
If you have any questions, please contact Cindy Collins at [email protected] or (760) 230-6307.
You can still make a meaningful impact by making a gift in support of the CRC Tea
A Cup of Kindness
Through every cup shared, we help pour hope into our community.
For 31 years, the CRC Tea has brought people together in the spirit of compassion and community. This cherished tradition raises vital funds to support CRC's mission and helps ensure local individuals and families can access the resources to thrive.
Event Highlights
Reunite and Connect
Begin your afternoon with a warm welcome and a glass of prosecco as you browse special finds from our CRC Resale Store pop-up shop, explore our silent auction and raffle, featuring thoughtfully curated gifts and experiences.
Call to Tea
Enjoy a delicious selection of savory and sweet tea fare.
Inspiring Program
Be moved by a meaningful program featuring a powerful story of hope from a CRC client, reflections from CRC CEO John Van Cleef and a special keynote on the power of kindness in action.
Keynote Speaker
"The true measure of a community's strength is found in its kindness to strangers, in people who choose to see someone's hardship and act." - John Van Cleef, CEO.
We are pleased to feature a keynote by Margi Malek, Board President and KCC Director at Kids for Peace. Margi will highlight two global impact programs: The Peace Pledge Program, where youth commit to kind words and actions, and The Great Kindness Challenge, which has empowered over 22 million students in 135 countries.
Discover how Kindness Certified Companies (KCC) allow businesses to be "good to their people, community, planet, and world". You'll learn how you can get involved and uplift the world through love and action.
Event Attendee Details
Attire: Traditional tea attire (including hats!)
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Woman's Club of Carlsbad at 3320 Monroe Street, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Parking Instructions
We recommend arriving a few minutes early to give you time to park. When you arrive, volunteer wayfinders will help direct you to available parking and guide you toward the event entrance. ADA-accessible parking and guest parking will be prioritized in the lot behind the Woman's Club. If you would like assistance getting from your vehicle to the entrance, volunteers will be happy to help.
Once the Club's lot is full, guests may park on Monroe Street or neighboring streets (please check street signage) or at Carlsbad High School Stadium Lot (across from the venue). Wayfinders will advise if the Club's lot is full. If you are able, we encourage you to carpool with a friend.
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 check this box to save your card information when you purchase your ticket, you will save time when you check in at the event. If you registered a credit card for a previous CRC event, you need to register again as the credit card information is not retained.
Tea Menu
Traditional savory and sweet tea fare (vegan/gluten-free option available). Please note that food is prepared in a facility that is not gluten-free or nut-free.
Please scroll down to see our FAQs.
Join Us as a 2026 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 CRC
Your participation at Community Resource Center's 31st 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
Each year, CRC helps nourish, transform and empower lives across our community. In 2025 alone, CRC impacted more than 8,600 people by distributing more than 770,000 pounds of food, helping 325 individuals obtain safe housing, and providing life-changing support through counseling, case management and domestic violence services.
Event FAQs
What is new for the 2026 Tea?
For years, we've heard from CRC Tea attendees that the event feels like a family reunion, so we've made changes to foster deeper connections among our longstanding supporters and honor the tradition and impact of the CRC Tea in a more meaningful way; a smaller event helps to support this objective. And, by popular request, we are returning to a more traditional tea experience, to reflect the charm and warmth of the Tea's original roots.
Where will the event be held?
The CRC Tea will be held at the Woman's Club of Carlsbad, a beautiful and intimate venue chosen to create a more personal and meaningful experience for our guests and to support engagement with a local organization doing great philanthropic work in our community.
Why is the event smaller this year?
We are curating a more intimate gathering to celebrate and connect with our most dedicated supporters. The invitation-only format allows for a more engaging experience while honoring those who have been steadfast champions of our mission and the CRC Tea.
How are seating arrangements structured?
Seating will be arranged with eight guests per table to encourage connection and conversation. If you and your friends received an invitation to purchase tickets/attend, everyone should purchase their ticket using your group's name (please include the name when you finalize your purchase) so we can seat you together. (Please note: we will do our best!)
Can I reserve a table?
Reserved tables will no longer be offered, seating with friends can be requested using a group name (as instructed above).
Is my ticket purchase tax-deductible?
The portion of your payment that exceeds the fair market value (FMV) of your ticket may be tax-deductible.