CRRC of Canyon Lake Inc

I have enjoyed the opportunity to participate in the exercise classes, donate to the Thrift store and Food pantry.
The services CRRC provides to the community are invaluable

I have had the pleasure of working with some of the volunteers at the CRRC and I cannot think of a more caring and giving group of individuals. This is such a much needed service for our community and the people who work and give of their time to help others are such a blessing. The people who work at the CRRC are also very dependable and open in the most trying of circumstances as is the case with this coronavirus. They are still there day in and day out caring for others and making sure they do everything they can to fulfill the needs of others. They are hero's in my book.

One thing I know about myself is that I tend to be selfish and totally self-centered. Several years ago, I decided it was important for me to do something for someone else so, I went to CRRC and volunteered. At that time, they had plenty of volunteers at the food pantry so I worked for a few years tagging merchandise and the Thrift Store once a week. When the opportunity came, I put my name on the substitute list for the Food Pantry and eventually worked my way into a Tuesday position, keeping Mondays for the Thrift Store. Here is what I’ve learned…
The people I have had the privilege to work with are smart, energetic and totally selfless. While my talents are few, I feel like I am useful. Working at CRRC helps combat depression and keeps me physically active.
Many of the clients we serve have not much more than a lot of spirit and grateful hearts but, they have it in abundance.
So, in the end, every time I get to work I still get back so much more than I am able to give and I see every day how much the CRRC means to this community. Thanks to you all.

I have been a volunteer at the CRRC food pantry for nearly two years. During that time, I have seen many deserving people be afforded help when circumstances are beyond their control. I find this community resource not only brings much needed hope to those people, but it also brings joy to my heart and makes me thankful for what I have. The current pandemic has caused the needs to be greater and the CRRC is meeting those and giving encouragement for better times ahead. The staff is non-judgmental and offers assistance with a a smile.

I moved to the Canyon Lake Area 4 years ago. I was/am retired and I started looking for a spot for me to help with the community, CRRC was my place. I was brought up learning to always give back and help others. I am very grateful to be living in a community that still practices love thy neighbor. The CRRC doors are open to any family in need. Thank you!!! God Bless.

I have been involved with CRRC for seven (7) years. I started bagging food for our clients then was involved in the updated data base work that was greatly needed. I asked to join the Board of which I have now been the President for the last five (5) years. CRRC is such a tremendous organization that some people still do not understand its full capability. I am always impressed with the dedication of the over 150 volunteers that support the pantry, meals on wheels, thrift store, the recreation center, senior center and all of our events that we hold for the benefit of the community. The staff are tireless in their endeavor to always provide the highest and best services to the Canyon Lake Community and now with the new building, those services will expand tremendously. CRRC has been providing services for over 23 years and we will be here providing services for many more years but we need your support. We are always looking for volunteers and we need your continued financial assistance. I am proud to say that CRRC will be in my heart for the rest of my life because it does so much for the Canyon Lake Community.

After spending six years as a CRRC Board member, I returned to do another six years! CRRC is the heart of the community that meets so many needs. Rec Center. Thrift Store, Food Pantry, DME loans, Crisis Programs, Community and Senior Center--it's all of the many audiences CRRC serves in the Canyon Lake area. CRRC has been and will continue to be a valuable resource for the community during this very difficult time of the COVID-19 pandemic, as many face unemployment but their expenses don't stop. A very caring cadre of staff and volunteers make sure all their clients are treated with respect, regardless of their situation.

As a donor, I appreciate reading the ways that my contribution has helped an individual or a family over a rough spot. Without sharing personal details, Maureen describes the impacts, large and small, that CRRC makes in the lives of those who need help. And, I feel part of a community that cares.

I donate regularly to CRRC of Canyon Lake because it is the only way I can help so many others in my community who are less fortunate than me. Not only do they provide healthy food, they also help in paying for necessities (as needed) such as; electricity and health care. They are in the process of setting up a program to teach budgeting and other necessary subjects to enable the best possible living experience.

In addition, occasionally, the CRRC of Canyon Lake has undonatable bread, vegetables, etc. that they give for supporting healthy animal life here in the vicinity.

I love being a volunteer at CRRC FOOD BANK! To work with such wonderful people that all are 100%committed to helping the people in our community in need . To see that smile on a Childs face to get to pick out a snack or hear the relief on a clients voice when I say yes we can give you a full load of groceries today brings tears to my eyes and feel so very blessed to be able to help out .I pray Iwill be able to help many more years

The Rec center run by Andi and Stephanie is a life saver for so many of us seniors. It's a happy place to get your exercise and see friends. I would be lost without this wonderful center. We all love North Pole Village and all that is done here for the community. Thank you

CRRC is an excellent organization. that benefits so many in our community. I personally take advantage of the Rec Center each week and thoroughly enjoy the class that I regularly attend. In addition, my husband and I frequently donate items to the Thrift Store, and the CRRC makes it easy and convenient for us to drop off our items as needed. We love the fact that the center offers free rentals on different equipment such as wheelchairs and crutches, and we often bring those items to church members who need that type of assistance on a temporary basis. We have also enjoyed center-sponsored activities such as North Pole Village, New Year's Eve Dances, and the Lion's Club Annual Fish Fry. We feel very blessed to have CRRC available to us, and we truly appreciate the wonderful staff and volunteers that make this place so special.

They do amazing work in the Canyon Lake area. Maureen and her team are a pleasure to work with.

After a serious auto accident, I needed several items to help me transition from rehab to home. Maureen Schein stepped right up and arranged for a loan of the items I needed and even arranged delivery so everything would be ready when I returned home. What an incredible community service CRRC of Canyon Lake offers..I am so touched.

CRRC is an amazing resource for our local community. I am a volunteer there, and I am always amazed by how many people we serve and how grateful they are. Clients frequently tell me they don't know what they'd do if we were not helping them. It is an amazing place!

I have worked at the CRRC Food bank for over 2 years.
The personal dedication and caring of the people there is unbelievable.
The clients of the pantry are always excited and happy to see how generous the workers are to them when completing their orders.
CRRC is truly a great organization.

The CRRC is a life line for many folks here at Canyon Lake. The Food Bank volunteers are so dedicated and experienced. Many know clients by name and take the time to "chat it up" and offer words of encouragement as needed. The Meals on Wheels program is a "well oiled machine" with each volunteer knowing and delivering the needs of their clients. Great leadership, great program, great customer service.

CRRC is a lifeline in Canyon Lake. Not only do the small staff and many volunteers provide valuable services such as food and financial assistance, recreational activities, medical equipment support, and meals on wheels deliveries, but counseling and referrals as well. In fact, CRRC is often the first stop for many, not just in Canyon Lake, who simply don't know where to turn for all kinds of assistance, including the most unusual of requests. The nearly completed new facility will provide many more, much needed services, not readily available to the needy in the community, including health counseling.

A great nonprofit helping the community in many ways!

I am a volunteer at the CRRC and have so enjoyed the work. This service fills a serious need in the community by providing food, financial aid, diapers, medical supplies and equipment to residents of the surrounding area. Both individuals and businesses in the community not only quickly respond to calls for donations to fill gaps on the shelves but often just step up and donate services, such as car repair, in order to help clients become more self sufficient and independent. The full-time staff are dedicated and kind, inspiring those around them to be better and serve better. Everyone who enters is met with a smile and wished a 'great day' on their way out. I always look forward to spending time each week at the pantry because being around such a positive environment lifts my spirits as much as it does for the clients they serve.

CRRC (Community Resource and Recreation Center) is a great organization. Maureen and the staff truly care about each individual client. The focus is on helping people and doing it in a respectful manner. I see Maureen, Bess, and the volunteers doing incredible work to get Meals-on-Wheels delivered to the clients, serve the clients via the Food Pantry, and getting clients information on other resources as well. THANK YOU!

You can not find a food bank like CRRC. They are a cut above helping those in need with food and other needs as well. They go out of their way to help the community. Volunteer at CRRC to be a part of the greatness.

CRRC is the lead organization for taking care of people in Comal County! Whether it is feeding the hungry, assisting those who are about to lose utilities, loaning needed medical equipment, providing and installing a small window air conditioner in the middle of a heat wave for someone who was just discharged from the hospital or providing physical recreation for all ages, the CRRC volunteers do it with a smile on their face and a kind word on their lips. And don't forget the fundraising: great shopping at the Thrift Store, the Golf Tournament, Race for the Pantry Run, North Pole Village for kids from 9 days to 90+ years and so very much more!!!! Be sure and donate towards the new building which is underway to assist CRRC in providing even more to the Community!!!!

I have volunteered here for over a year after my retirement. I did not know what to expect. I haven’t e very pleased with my experience personally and I have very impressed with the help being given there. It has been an eye opening experience. Clients there really need the help and directors there provide it with care and compassion. The people I know there in leadership roles are hard working and positive. I plan to remain in my volunteer role and encourage others to do so. CRRC is a worthwhile and important organization that is important to Canyon Lake.

I moved to the Canyon Lake area in 2002 as a clergy person in the local Episcopal church. I soon discovered the CRRC as my closest ally in helping people of all ages with various needs in this community. The Recreation Center provided activities for youth as well as exercise and other adult programs. The thrift store was a source of needed resources for those with limited financial resources as well as a place to allow people to give to others in need good but no longer needed household possessions. The Social Service program became a clearing house for those of us in the community who regularly helped people in need of food, fuel, money for rent or utility bills etc.. I am presently serving my second term on the Board of CRRC (about ten years apart). This agency has continued to expand the scope of it's mission during the 17 years that I have been associated with it. We are in the process of building facilities to expand the Food Bank, administrative offices and health related services for those in the Canyon Lake area who do not have the resources to access them. I believe CRRC is the face of compassion, hope and concern for all the people who live in the whole Canyon Lake community.

When we moved to Canyon Lake about a year ago , I knew I wanted to do volunteer work. I went to CRRC to find out what they were about , and knew instantly, it was where I wanted to be. I was amazed at all they do to help the community.. There is the food bank, where I work, a thrift store , recreational events, fund raisers, Meals on Wheels, and so many other aspects of this dynamic organization. I’ve worked at other charitable organizations, but have never met so many fun, hardworking, committed people, with hearts of gold.. CRRC is a finely tuned machine— if it wasn’t, they could never accomplish all that they do. As for me, I work there because it just simply makes my heart happy ....

I have volunteered with CRRC on multiple occasions. They are so professional and thorough. They do their very best to help everyone in this community by providing food and needed resources to the underprivileged. They always do a great job cooperating with churches and other non-profits in the community by making us aware of service opportunities and being open to suggestions and referrals.

CRRC is a great place for donors and for shoppers! The two men that help me when I drop off donated items are very nice and they are so grateful for the items. The merchandise in the thrift store is displayed nicely. They have a lot of books, clothing, household goods, and there is a great section of Christmas stuff.

This is a fantastic and needed service for our community. I spend most my time working with the food pantry portion of CRRC. The people who work there and the management have a true sense of selfless dedication. Everyone goes out of their way to ensure the pantry is stocked with food from local food stores and personal donations. They perform the service of providing food and meals to those in need with a smile and full heart. It is a pleasure to work there from time to time and provide this service for those in need in our community.

I am a Meals on Wheels driver for CRRC. It’s wonderful to see how so many people are receiving much needed help. Maureen and her staff do a fabulous job ensuring the right people get the proper help. All you have to do is look into the receipient eyes to realize what an impact this services has on these people.

When I first started volunteering at the CRRC food pantry, it was its heart that caught my attention. No one in need is turned away and the volunteers all have a heart to serve. This is the kind of organization I wanted to be a part of and now look forward to working with.

I have only lived in Canyon Lake only a few years. I had volunteered in a food pantry previously in another town. One of the first person invited me to tour tha CRRC food pantry. I was unaware of the great need of its services in the area. After I became a volunteer I began to how much people were being helped. The clients were extremely thankful for their help, some leaving with tears in eyes. I am so thankful for such a caring place. Noone knows when they may help. I feel that people always have a friendly and safe place to get help at the C R R C.

I have volunteered at the CRRC food pantry for almost two years and I can feel the love and compassion that the staff exhibits to the clients who come in for food or financial help. Those in need are never turned down.

Each of us at times will sit in our comfortable chair in front of the TV and say, "oh I need to volunteer somewhere"!! Sounds wonderful but 90% of the time is does not happen. I was one of those individuals. I finally pushed my self out the door to go and meet with CRRC! I did that because they lost a valued volunteer and I heard such good things about her and what she was doing at CRRC that I wanted to try and fill that void. My first assignment was bagging groceries. Sounds easy ?? Well let me tell you that when I would go home, I was exhausted because the pantry is soooooo busy. I was never aware of the work the pantry did nor the number of clients served! It was very humbling and gratifying that they allowed me the opportunity to work with the staff, the volunteers and the clients. Now I am an active Board Member!! I would like to get on my soap box and state that a high percentage of Canyon Lake residents have no idea of the "gem" they have in their community. I continue to work with CRRC and promote its efforts anywhere and anytime that I can do so!! VOLUNTEER AT CRRC!! SHARE YOUR KNOWLEDGE, ENERGY AND HEART WITH THOSE IN NEED!!

What a Great way to help those in need. I went in not expecting much of anything. Boy was I wrong; I've met other volunteers from all different walks of life wanting to share the same thing. TO HELP OTHERS!! The reward is unmeasurable!! I've met a great new group of people to work along side of me. It's a wonderful place to lay your judgements down and reach out to those that need help. When the customers leave and say Thankyou, that is all I need. They have touched my heart!!

A an attorney with clients in Canyon Lake, I have had the opportunity to see firsthand how the volunteers of this organization take care of the lake community. My husband and I have installed an air conditioner for a woman who was home from the hospital in 100 degree weather who had no way to stay cool. I have witnessed those in need come into the CRRC "grocery store" to obtain food when they had none at home. And I have watched Maureen "scramble" when she had a shortages of Meals on Wheels drivers or people to work in the Thrift Store. Canyon Lake could not survive without CRRC.

As President of the CRRC Board of Directors for three years (yes, three) I've had an opportunity to get to really know the Executive Director and his wonderful staff. The local community could not ask for a more dedicated staff and volunteers, ensuring that all clients are treated with utmost respect and dignity. The CRRC's mission areas are diverse. Probably best known is our food pantry; however, CRRC also provides other community needs: crisis programs, loan of durable medical equipment, a thrift store, recreation center offering exercise and youth programs, a senior center, and senior garden that provides fresh produce to the food pantry. I'm proud to be associated with this wonderful, caring organization.

I have been volunteering at the CRRC food panty for the last two years. I went into this endeavor thinking I would just go and do a little to help out. I did not think much would come of it, just helping out a little. I soon found out I was just kidding myself. I actually liked what I was doing. Then, I started liking the people I was "working" with, WOW. I did not think this was going to affect me any at all. Well, guess what?. I really liked helping others. I found there were so many people in our area that needed help, and the CRRC food pantry helped with their needs. I was the last one to think that you really did receive when you first gave. So if you want to feel good, then give a little and you will receive much more. That is all I can say.

I have been volunteering in the Meals on Wheels program at CRRC of Canyon Lake, Texas for over a year now. I can positively say it has been such a blessing in my life to deliver meals weekly to the elderly in our community. It has given me an awareness of the vast needs of the elderly in my community. The words of thanks and "God bless you" I hear at almost every delivery are so touching. To get to visit with these sweet people and share a little in their lives brings me so many joys and blessings. CRRC is fulfilling so many needs in our community. Not only the Meals on Wheels program, but a food pantry and clothing for the needy. When people who are so down come through the doors, they are met with love and a caring person to listen to their needs and provide for their needs. We are so blessed to have CRRC in our community, and I love being a volunteer with this great non-profit!

I love to vegetable garden, and decided to increase the size of my garden to allow me to share the excess with my community. I regularly donate my home grown vegetables to CRRC throughout the year. Each time I walk into CRRC to make a donation, I am met with the most wonderful staff and volunteers. I am pleased that CRRC gives me the opportunity to share a small part of what I love to do with my local community. Thank-you!

The pleasure of feeling the thanks and appreciation of the clients we serve is really the high point of any job or duty that I have experienced in my 60 plus years of dealing with the public.Getting to know the clients in their homes lets you see a part of the community that few see. I am always reminded and made aware of how much CRRC means to the members of this community.

I have been a volunteer at CRRC for eight years and have been an active volunteer in four different communities over the past twenty years. CRRC is the most compassionate and effective non-profit organization I have experienced. They not only serve the community but provide meaningful volunteer opportunities for over 100 volunteers. The organization provides food and finances to the less fortunate, meals on wheels to those unable to provide, durable medical equipment to those in need, recreation to all who come forth, programs for the elderly, and various other programs to meet the changing needs of our community. I am proud to be a small part of the outstanding organization.

I am a volunteer at CRRC, but I find that I am in fact getting paid by the wonder of seeing exactly what it does, what it means to the truly needy in the Canyon Lake area. Numerous recipients have told me that ere it not for the food and/or assistance CRRC has given them their families would have been hungry all month, or their utilities would have been shut off. Others have expressed their appreciation for wheelchairs and medical equipment provided them at no cost. What has moved me the most has been the happy expressions on the face of toddlers and children at seeing the bags of groceries which they are taking home, because in some cases they have had to do with little or nothing to eat that day. I have also delivered Meals on Wheels to the elderly and/or infirm residents, and their blessings upon receiving the meals mean very much to me. CRRC is a caring, compassionate and efficient provider of desperately-needed food and services - and I am proud to be a small part of it.

CRRC has been meeting the needs of the Canyon Lake community for over a decade by providing crisis intervention & assistance but also seeing that activities for all ages are available. CRRC is a fabulous gathering place & gets better every year.

As a non-profit that serves the underprivileged members of the community, CRRC stands out for its kind, compassionate staff and volunteers who treat clients with the utmost in caring and respect. People who come to the Resource Center for food or financial assistance are always met and greeted by a smiling, welcoming and caring volunteer or a staff member who genuinely wants to listen, understand and provide the most complete and prompt service while guarding the "client's" privacy and dignity.

CRRC is an organization that is of vital importance to our local community, providing food & financial assistance, senior programs, meals on wheels, recreational opportunities, thrift store and just so much more. It is impressive to see how much the dedicated staff can do with so little. Community support is evidenced by the number of volunteers that are involved, as well as the donations that are received. Clients are served with dignity and are tutored in the ways to succeed and overcome their current situation. I am very proud to be associated with this amazing organization.

CRRC provides assistance to the Canyon Lake area citizens by meeting their every basic needs- food, clothing and crisis financial assistance. Then it does not stop there. CRRC goes on to provide affordable recreation and events that the whole family can enjoy. I have never seen a non-profit do so much based on the loving donations of others. No political agenda to work through and although Christ is at the center of everything CRRC does, He is presence is never directly spoken of unless asked, but His presence is shown everyday through kind actions, sweet words and loving smiles. This is where I choose to do my 'kingdom work'. Lives are changed, families are made whole and children learn lessons of life through noncompetitive sports programs. My arms are not near big enough to hug CRRC and its continued accomplishments.

I am on the Advisory Board for the CRRC of Canyon Lake, INC. The CRRC consists of a Food Pantry, a Thrift Store, a Recreation Center, and a Senior Center. This organization serves the entire community in so many ways. The clean, well run thrift store provides affordable clothing for our population (and others). The Recreation Center is the hub of the community! It's located in the Hidden Valley Sports Complex. Many social activities are scheduled there by the various clubs, organizations, and churches around the lake. County -wide civic meetings are booked there frequently. There is ample parking, and the facilities are centrally located. The Seniors have their own 'Gathering Place' which sponsors group events, regularly scheduled activities, and special celebrations. The Bridge Group meets there, and enjoys 'showing off' their cooking skills in addition to their Card skills. The Rec. Ctr. allows mingling with like-minded folks and bonding with age appropriate friends. The Athletic offerings serve folks from 3 to 93 or more: Volley Ball, Basket Ball, and also Pickle Ball which is a growing sport, and is gaining fans and participants. The North Pole Village is an annual event, and draws people from as far away as Houston. It's a magical experience for kids and parents/grandparents alike. I have nothing bad to say about this organization. They feed, nurture, entertain and exercise the population around the lake in grand style. We have just added a Pavilion for all types of groups and family functions, and all are looking forward to it's use. Would there could be a place like this in every community!
Our beloved CRRC is Well run, Well used, and Well loved!

The food is not the only thing we bring to them. For many it may
be the only face they see that week and the only person they
get to speak with . Receiving God's love through another person
Is another food we all need.

I've given my time (approx. 330 hrs. +/- a year) for over 12 years now (not counting my direction of the Ch. Wld. Service CROPWalks (1/4 of proceeds goes to this and another foodpantry)--$3-4K worth for us). I have watched us go from 6 maximum folk/families helped a week for other than food/ a pantry which JUST had moved out of (literally) closet(suppplied w/ gov't cheese & whatevers plus a few canned goods)into a 10x20 room w/ shallow --think book---shelves to , NOW, that room plus another 10x20, with walk in freezer, 2 mega refrigerators, 3 stand up freezers, one 6-7 ft. chest freezers and incredible rack space for what is donated and what is bought from San Antonio Food Bank. WHAT A BIG TIE GROWTH (sustainable in this very-giving-because-we produce community who "supports us as we support the community" as our logo says.
That's my main passion, but I spend time @ the front desk on Mondays, lending durable medical equipment, helping folk with forms for emergency/crisis help w/ rent, electricity, propane, water bills and some pharmacy costs (we've just started a special new program for special needs that don't fall into those categories, but are sparked by the current econo/political situationS) I answer the phone and refer folk to our Seniors and our all-ages Recreacion Centers and programs, and help our Crises/Emergency Director with calls for information..... I was on the Board for 6+ years a while ago, and am SO glad to see the strength and depth and spread of the talents/gifts/efforts/imagination of the one that's active now! I also do the confidential filing (w/ local newspaper arrest records entries---it helps to know how folks assets are being spent!) since I'm 'bond-able' by background.
I guess you can tell I'm VERY SOLD on this agency...to the point that I've put them in my will, as well as high on my annual charitable gifts agenda.

It is a pleasure to Volunteer at our local food pantry. My "co-workers" and I enjoy the friendship and assistance we recieve from our Director. We are frequently asked our opinions and thoughts regarding future development of our Pantry.

Our area has continually brought us more clients each month. Which has, at times, caused us to need additional personnel to handle the deliveries and disbursements. The Volunteers work together to cover the additional loads.

Our Director assists us whenever we have to make changes in our schedule that affect our assigned work schedule.

I went to CRRC to ask if I could volunteer occasionally and talked to Maureen and she acted as if it were an imposition to sit there and give me information. I was very discouraged and left. I am retired with nothing to do, a large nice SUV and was looking forward to helping and left the building with a bad taste in my mouth.

CRRC touches so many people in the Canyon Lake area. We serve through the Food Pantry, Crisis Program, loaning durable medical equipment, financial counseling and providing job search aid. We have a Thrift Shop that allows our community to purchase goods at a very reasonable cost. And if that isn't enough - we have a terrific Community Center utilized by our community groups to play cards and dominoes. We have an Adult Center that caters to seniors who are young at heart, where meals are served, movies are shown, games are played and the seniors have a chance to interact with their neighbors. We sponsor a flu shot clinic. The children of Canyon Lake are certainly not left out - we have non-competitive sports teams, provide location for Scouts. We also have a huge gym that is used for Silver Sneakers and other exercise groups. We are currently building a large pavilion that will be used by the entire community. Our offerings to the community are almost endless and through it all the CRRC staff and volunteers are fantastic. I am very proud to be a volunteer and be associated with CRRC.

I volunteer at the Canyon Lake Food Pantry once a week, with an occasional fill in. It has been such a good experience for me. I was new to the area and not working , and looking for something to give back to the community. I work with the nicest group of people ever, and we really make a difference in people's lives. Most everyone is so appreciative of what they recieve, and I have truly enjoyed being able to help others in this way. It's not only the food & assistance they receive, but a kind word from the staff or volunteers you can tell blesses many.

I have had the privilege of volunteering at CRRC for 7 or 8 years now as well as being on the board in the past. I have never been around a group of more dedicated, caring, honest hardworking people in my life. Employees and volunteers are not just there for a job, but really care about how they are helping our community. The outreach to those who are less fortunate is extraordinary for such a small organization. We also offer health equipment free rentals for those who are in need. A thrift store offers the community low cost furniture and other merchandise with the profits going towards feeding those in need. On top of all this, the CRRC reaches out to the community with everything from youth sports to senior activities, North Pole Village, and much more. It is amazing to see what can be done with the dedication of so few. I feel blessed to be a very small part of it all.

I am a volunteer for Meals on Wheels and also the front desk. When I deliver meals of our clients the expressions of gratitude for the meals and the opportunity to talk to smiling face makes the day for myself and the person that I am helping. Working at the front desk, filling grocery orders make one think what this community would lose if didn't have CRRC. Visiting some of our clients you know they wouldn't have some of their food without us. I think anyone with a day or a few hours a week free time would be surprised at the great feeling and the joy of giving be volunteering for this type of work

Being a Meals On Wheels Carrier has been most gratifing experience!
Everyone I come in contact office, other volunteers and carriers are friendly and helpful!
We have a wonderful group who is working together making our community a better place.
I am so Blessed to be able to work with this group! Renza Rodgers

I volunter at the food bank as needed . What i see is how much this organization is helping the community, my daughter and family is a good example.

The CRRC Food Pantry and Thrift Shop are vitally important to the poor in Canyon Lake. Without these two organizations many people, and especially children, would be in terrible straits. Additionally, the activities at the Recreation Center and Senior Center bring the community together.

Truly cherish the time spent volunteering at the CRRC Food Bank! It's great helping those who need help as well as the growing relationships built with community oriented volunteers.

Volunteering for CRRC has been a worthwhile experience for me this year. I began in January working in the Food Pantry with several other volunteers. There was so much to do besides filling the baskets with food for people in need. I loved being a part of such a well-run organization that helped so many people and will return in the fall.

I volunteer in the Book part of the shop. Those that do not sell after a perios of time and sorted and donated to various places to help with their expense of reading materials. It is better to recycle than destroy reading materials.

Great place to shop with good prices. I bought an older Singer sewing machine several years ago--older but in excellent condition. I still sew on it almost every day--What a buy ! Thanks CRRC

As Curves approachs our 14th annual food drive we look forward to working with the CRRC food pantry. Each year we strive to do better as the needs of our community are always there and the CRRC Food Pantry works deligently to meet those needs. The staff at the CRRC provide vital servics to our community in many ways. Maureen Schein and the staff of voluteers continue provide our community with the help so many families need.

My husband and I started volunteering for the meals on wheels program in 2010. Unfortunately we had to stop when he was diagnosed with cancer in May 2011. He is doing better and we anticipate returning in the near future. We did not know much about everything involved with the CRRC. But have learned that they do more for the community of Canyon Lake than we could have imagined. Not only do they provide the area for the meals on wheels volunteer delivery but also provide needy families with food pantry items and monetary assistance at times. Also available to the entire community is a thrift shop with numerous items of clothing, furniture and house hold items at very reasonable prices. The entire staff is wonderful and very caring.

Being a volunteer at CRRC has had a profound effect on my life. But more importantly, I see the profound effect it has had on the lives of many other people. People whose life depends on CRRC just to make ends meet. Everyone who walks in the door is greeted with kindness, compassion and dignity by everyone involved. Whether it is the food pantry, the thrift store or the recreation center, everyone is treated the same and is always made to feel welcome. I have personally seen the gratitude on the faces of all who come there for help. I thank God for being a small part of it and this organization is in need of and deserving of any and all help they can possible receive.

I started with, then CLAC, circa 2000, with a Hunger Walk (national) supporting food pantries....Since then I've been there most every Monday, filling grocery carts, lending durable medical equipment, helping folk fill out forms to receive help in crisis situations, stocking shelves and doing filing and arrest records (we like to have a whole picture...though we help as we can, because of or in spite of)......Here I am 12 years later committing many hours a month and with great joy in the delightful mix of people becoming friends as we work together.

Terrific resource for the community at Canyon Lake, Tx, from exercise programs to special events for seniors and youngsters, as well as lots of sporting events! We would have a hard time without the CRRC!

I'm biased since I'm on the CRRC Advisory Board, but this non-profit serves all members of the Canyon Lake community with their sports programs, senior center, food pantry, thrift store, and crisis program. My favorite program is North Pole Village held during the holidays. The Rec Center is turned into a winter wonderland designed for kids and adults alike. I've painted little faces there for the last several years and the the look of joy on a child's face seeing a snowman on their tiny cheek is priceless. North Pole Village provides precious family memories for everyone who attends and you can't put a pricetag on that.

CRRC is an aweome community organization. They offer support to those in need with food, untility or rent support, and many other things. The recreation center has activities for kids, teenagers and adults of all ages. CRRC offers free space for other non-profits to meet. The North Pole Village brings in thousands of people every year to celebrate the Christmas season. The CRRC is well managed with many volunteers and staff who truly care about the community.

I have been a member of the board of CRRC for over a year and have volunteered at the Food Pantry many times for special food distributions. I have had clients come up and hug my neck after loading the food in their run down car. One lady with five kids in the car almost did not have room for the food. The kids had to set on top of the food. The woman really looked in desparation. When we got the food loaded she came to me crying saying she did not know how she could feed her kids until she got the call to come to CRRC They were hungry she said as she hugged my neck and made me cry too. This is what CRRC is all about. Our staff are all very professional and always looking out for the needs of the community. I am proud to be a part of CRRC of Canyon Lake, Texas.

CRRC is a wonderful organization that serves its communityand those in need. It offers a variety of exercise classes which I have benefited from for many years. It offers help to those in need. The people involved in the CRRC are the best and most gracious ever. The exercise instructors are all certified and really keeps us senior citizens moving. This is a great organization that has a real presence in this community.

The CRRC fills so many roles in our spread out community. I attend Silver Sneakers exercise class and our leader, Kristi Fletcher, is always smiling, happy and keeps us going. She informs us about community events. My husband and I have played volleyball, attended many events, our children and grandchildren have participated in many sporting events here. The Action Center has a terrific resale shop that supports the CRRC and helps those who are having a hard time pay bills, provides food, etc. When my parents were having trouble getting around, I borrowed a wheelchair for a few months. There is never any charge. Everyone who works there cares about the people in our community. I donate items to the Thrift Shop regularly. CRRC is terrific! I can't imagine what our community would be like without it.

I use CRRC three times a week to participate in Silver Sneakers classes which not only is good areobic exercise but is also good in as much as it gives me a reason to get up on mornings when I just feel like sleeping in. An added benefit is socialising with other people an also being able to get input on computer projects from people who are more computer savy than me.

I am a volunteer at the food bank and I have been so impressed by this wonderful organization. To be able to help people who might be hungry is truly a gift. Anyone can be in need and to be able to help them is great.
The food bank is run by a great staff that goes out of their way to be there for everyone. Every person is treated with great respect and compassion. It is a great place to volunteer and I would recommend it to everyone.

The CRRC of Canyon Lake is a vital part of the community. I participate in Silver Sneakers exercise classes and the classes are always full. Some participants are in their 90's.

They also hold a Christmas program that I took my granddaughter to.

There is always something happening at CRRC!

CRRC is the crowning jewel of Canyon Lake, Texas. I have volunteered for several years now at The North Pole Village. NPV transforms the Recreation Center into a Christmas Wonderland for children of all ages. For a small entrance fee participants are treated to many activities including a bakery for decorating Christmas cookies, face painting, a toy store with free stuffed animals, a petting barn with puppies, a Post Office to write letters to Santa, a library with a free book for each child, a visit with Santa (with a photo), a craft house to make ornaments, a Church with a Christmas lesson, a live Nativity Play, and a hay ride with caroling.

My first experience with CRRC was through my personal involvement with the Silver Sneakers exerize program for seniors. These enthusiastic seniors (ranging to age 92!) give it their all and are truly an inspiration.
I soon became aware of the many needs in our community which are being met by the food bank, financial assistance, thrift shop and sports activities for all ages, especially the basketball program for children.
CRRC board members and staff are good stewards of their resources and put in many hours of their own time both at CRRC and other volunteer activities in the community.
At Christmas time, North Pole Village is a gift to the community, transforming our gym into a magical village for children of all ages.
The Canyon Lake community is blessed with many caring and dedicated people who are willing to reach out and work together for the betterment of all. I am proud to live here and proud of the work of CRRC.

I never realized the wide scope of services provided by CRRC until I attended an orientation meeting for prospective board members. I was amazed at the efficiency of this organization. The Thrift Store provides serviceable items at low cost to members of our community, but the proceeds from Thrift Store sales are used to support the crisis program and recreational programs. The staff maximizes the synergies between the various activities to assure that every penny is well spent.

Canyon Lake is a small community in the beautiful Hill Country region of Texas. As with the rest of the country, we grapple with unemployment and a portion of the population that struggles with even the basics of living. That is where CRRC, Community Resource and Recreation Center comes in. They help with a food bank, job center, utilities assistance, and medical equipment supplies. They operate a Thrift Store with clothing, household goods, and numerous equipment sold at a minimum cost.
They also have a recreation center with exercise classes, basketball, volleyball, and other sporting classes for the community.
CRRC is the glue that holds this small community together. Our organization makes every dollar count.

I have been volunteering at the CRRC for a short time now. All of the people I have been working with seem to be such genuine, outgoing, fun-to-work with people. They made me feel at home right on the first day.

I have lived at Canyon Lake for many years and have watched the CRRC grow from a small group to a really big one. They had big hearts back then and still do. Our community is lucky to have such a wonderful place - to help people in need as well as people who want a fun and safe place to go to be a part of the community.

I came to CRRC in their Silver Sneakers II program. My hands would "go to sleep" and wake me up at night. My doctor recomended that I start a aerobic program that got my hands over my head. The program that I started was led by Kristy Fischer (now Broadway) and I was actually one of the younger members of the class. I was about 54. There were people in the class approaching 90. I thought easy, boy was I wrong. Kristy's program is one of the best in the country and she made exercise fun(but not easy)
In the 6 years that I have been in the class, it has been one of the most positive things that I have ever done. She is one of the most positive people that I have ever met. Although I have had lots of things going on, I have always felt better after each class. I travel alot and have 3 recording of the class and take it with me everywhere.
There are lots of different programs at CRRC, one for all ages and interests. They reach out to the community that is rural around a lake. There is no match anywhere for CRRC. I cannot say enough good things about it!

CRRC of Canyon Lake is an amazing resource, be it providing assistance to those in need of food or utilities, or providing space for people of like hobbies to come together.

Canyon Lake, Texas is a unique area. We have a very diverse demographics; people living in poverty, families with young children, to those that spend the strictly the winters here, or those that use this area as a vacation/retirement spot. The need here is all over the gamut. The older populations need the interpersonal connection through exercise, activities, and simple interaction with others. Our youth need a place to provide a safe outlet for their energies and interests. CRRC of Canyon Lake offers that through the food bank, recreation center and activities building, but the bulk of the funding is through donations to their thrift store.

CRRC offers so much to our community! With additional funds, the skies the limit. It would be amazing to see.

We have the best CRRC anywhere. Wide variety of opportunities are available to all ages. The facility is great, especially since we have the new A/C & Heat. The folks who provide the daily programs are the best anywhere. As a Senior, it gives me the oppportunity to meet other folks and have the conviences that otherwise would make me drive many miles to obtain.

CRRC has helped me in several ways. It has provided a place to come and meet others who are interested in making our community a better one to live in. I have been a part of two different exercise groups that meet there, and I believe the classes I attend there help my physical and mental health. It has also been used by numerous community organizations: to raise money at Fiish Fries or Craft Sales, and just as a meeting site.
In addition it has been a part of our local Meals on Wheels service, and it regularly serves as a place to donate used items, the sales of which are donated back to the community.

Love this facility and the things it offers. I participate in the Silver Sneakers exercise program, and it has helped me (at the age of 66) lose approximately 30 pounds. It's both a healthy exercise program and a socialization opportunity, and I miss it when we are out of town and I can't find anything else as good. I have friends who play dominoes every week in the building also, and I know they are thankful for a reliable place to meet and socialize. I've attended events there, such as meals to benefit local organizations. It is always in use. That's where I usually get my yearly flu shot also. It just serves all of us in this area in so many different ways. I think the biggest need at the time is an upgraded PA system.

It's always such a pleasure to come to the CRRC. Whether it's for a fund raiser for our community, or exercise or just to socialize over a game of cards, the CRRC sets a high standard in our area. Everyone feels welcomed here.

In 1993, I moved to this area not knowing one soul so I looked for a place to volunteer. I liked the mission of this organization and started working as a volunteer driver to take folks to doctor appointments, but when they needed a receptionist I started working in the office. That' when I really learned the scope of the place. No day was ever the same: from helping a family with food or rent to organizing workers to clean up after a flood, CRRC has always been first in line when it comes to helping area residents. While their mission hasn't changed over the years, their services have and their list of accomplishments is too numerous to detail in this space. Just suffice it to say that when there's a need, CRRC is the first place folks turn to. Even when we can't help them, we point clients in the appropriate direction to receive services from other organizations. That's why "Resource" is part of the CRRC acronym.

Silver Sneakers class has been very motivating and inspirational. Please keep up the good work CRRC.

I was asked to write a review about CRRC of Canyon Lake INC. I look forward to going to the exercise class on Monday's,Wednesday's and Friday's. The staff are so kind and hepful. They do soooooo much more other then exercise classes. They are so involved in Canyon Lake businesses.. and helping people out!!! I love the Christmas show each year, and all the good things they have at this Center. I know the CRRC center will only get better, and better....and if they do get extra support---you can bet it would be put to good use....
Thank you
Margaret Williams

What an amazing organization that makes a difference in our community! The CRRC performs many tasks such as being a local food pantry, providing meals on wheels, lending medical equipment, providing financial counciling, assistance with utilities, childrens sports, exercise and fitness classes, meeting space for events and clubs, thrift store and much more. The organization is the hub for the Canyon Lake community and I'm so grateful for the opportunity to support its mission.

I moved to the Canyon Lake area last summer and was thrilled to learn about aerobic classes at the CRRC. From the first day, both staff and participants have made me feel so welcome and a part of the group. As a result of visiting the CRRC, I have made many new friends and learned about my new community.

VERY FINE ORGANIZATION, I LIKE PLAYING PICKLEBALL THERE, THE LINE DANCING AND SOME OF THE OTHER THING THEY OFFER THERE.

My wife and myself both volunteer at the Thrift Store. The work is very rewarding as we feel that we are helping the community. The quality of the staff, both volunteers and paid, are exceptional. We feel the CRRC is like an extended family. The Rec Center is the center of the community. Go to the Rec Center at almost any time and there is some sort of activity in progress. If there was no CRRC then the community would suffer greatly.

I became a volunteer at the Thrift Store after a long medical recovery that forced me into early retirement. I felt lost and unneeded and had way too much time on my hands. I have made many new friends throughthe CRRC organization. The thrift store has brought great meaning and joy to my life.
I see the good that the funds brought in by the store offers
the community everyday. And it cannot help but make one feel good about their small part in obtaining those funds. When a customer comes in and tells you that they got their light bill paid last month when times were hard. Or that their grandmother is getting extra food from the food pantry to subsidize her social security it makes you
want to work at the store even more.

I am a "Winter Texan" from Minnesota. In December CRRC had a fun and beautiful Christmas sales event attended by, I'd say, most of the people in the surrounging area. December is also the time some of us "Winter Texans" joined the Line Dancing class and Silver Sneakers exercise program at CRRC. The Line Dancing instructor is Hati Cantu, who has a bright, sunny and effervescent personality and is a fantastic person to be teaching us senior citizens to dance. It takes a lot of patience and perseverance which Hati has, in spades. And our Silver Sneakers exercise instructor, Kristie, is a veritable bundle of energy, always happy and seemingly carefree whenever we see her, whether in our out of CRRC, I wish we could clone her to lead our Silver Sneakers exercise class in Minnesota. I feel that CRRC deserves the $5,000 giveaway for 2011 for all the good they do for ourselves and others within the community.

I live in blaine, minnesota and am in canyon lake, texas for the winter. The Canyon Lake CRRC is a wonderful place with many healthy options for people to stay physically fit. I attend Line Dancing on Tuesdays and Thursdays for an hour. I attend Silver Sneakers aerobics for an hour on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Christi is the aerobics instructor and she is awesome. Hati Cantu is the line dancing instructor and she is the sweetest, most wonderful and fun person I have ever met. THis place should be available for the entire nation and there would not be the problem with obesity because moving and exercising is such fun at the Canyon Lake CRRC !!

I PERSONALLY HAVE HAD GRAT RESULTS IN MY LIFE BY ATTENDING THESILVERSNEEKERS EXERSIZE CLASSES AT CRRC. THE PERSONALITIES THERE MAKE EXERCISING GREAT FUN. THEY HAVE OUTSTANDING VOLENTEERS AND INSTRUCTERS.

I have followed the work of this great non-profit team for years and am thoroughly impressed with the outstanding job they do to meet the community needs. They assist all ages with grace and dedication. The smiles on the faces of those being served is a joy to behold. This is a fine example of volunteers helping others. We are fortunate to have CRRC in our county!

CRRC is the main resource center for need people in our area. They operate the local food bank as well as assist needy persons who meet criteria with utilities. They are hard working and dedicated and with the help of many volunteers are helping many needy families through hard times. The request for food and assistance is nearly double as the year prior and the personnel and volunteers have been to satisfy the needs.
CRRC also has a gym that serves all ages of the community.

This organization is central to the well being of the Canyon Lake community.

My husband and I moved to Texas January 2008 and did not know a soul. Our first week here, I was introduced to CRRC via the Recreation Center. Since that very first day, I've felt like I belong to something wonderful...a resource that has given me a brand-new Texas identity. Not only has the Recreation Center provided me with the healthy physical benefit of aerobic exercise 3 mornings a week, but just as importantly, it has provided me with a social network. I've developed a passion for line-dancing! I can be found at the Recreation Center literally 5 days a week taking part in one activity or another! The centers' director, Kristi Broadway, has an enthusiasm that is contagious, and a passion for seniors like no one I have ever known. I have developed wonderful friendships, and the prayers and loving fellowship of those friends helped me get through some really tough medical problems and maintain a positive attitude. You can literally feel the love when you walk into that buiding!

As an experienced nonprofit administrator, grantwriter and grant evaluator, I give CRRC an A+ for its stewardship of community dollars. This organization makes donations go further than any I am aware of anywhere. Their wide array of programming in social and recreational services is impressive and all are delivered with a high degree of competency. CRRC funding comes from many sources making it a strong, viable organization that will serve its clients well for many years to come.

I serve on the Board of this volunteer organization and I do so because of all the various good works CRRC does for our community. While there is a paid staff to maintain a sense of direction and stability, the vast majority of the efforts are carried out by unpaid volunteers from the community. We are a United Way Agency and receive funds from several different philantropic organizations, but that is not enough to fund the entire effort.....Personal and business donations are extremely important to allow us to conduct programs such as meals on wheels, financial aid assistance, food pantry, senior programs, youth programs, thift store, and certain educational programs aimed at the poor and needy in our community. Once a year just before Christmas, we set-up and build a North Pole Village at our Recreation Center for our younger children to come and enjoy and to visit with "Santa". It is truly a wonderous event, staffed and presnted almost entirely with volunteers for six great nights. A small fee is charged to help defray some costs, but we strive to ensure that all levels of our community can attend. Truly a wonderful deserving organization.