Our mission statement
It is the mission of Center for Community Solutions to end relationship and sexual violence by being a catalyst for caring communities and social justice
Our 2025 goals
We will continue to diversify funding to round out gaps in federal funding cuts to vital services for victims of relationship and sexual violence, expand preventioneducation for San Diego youth, and uphold an inclusive, adaptable culture for staff and volunteers, ensuring responsiveness to community needs.
The areas we serve
CCS is one of the largest rape crisis centers in the state and offers wrap-around services countywide through three offices, school campuses, courthouse settings and confidentially located domestic violence shelters.
Fundraising events
Our annual Tea & Tonic is held each spring and raises critical funds to survivors of relationship and sexual violence throughout San Diego County. Tea& Tonic is known for featuring high profile speakers (past speakers include Aly Raisman, Terry Crews, and Gloria Steinem) and sells out every year. Stay tuned for updates about our 2025 event at ccssd.org.
Calling all volunteers
Our work would not be possible without the dedication and of our volunteers. Volunteer roles range from counseling trainees, sexual assault and housing advocates, attorneys, outreach and prevention volunteers to community events and more. Visit ccssd.org to learn about current volunteer opportunities and apply.
Donation opportunities
You can be there for San Diegans of all ages who are tragically impacted by unspeakable violence and help change the trajectory of a survivor’s path to hope and healing.
- Make a life-saving donation or set up monthly giving at ccssd.org.
- We gratefully receive checks made out to Center for Community Solutions.
- Ask employers about a company match to double your gift.
- Recommend us for a grant through your company’s foundation or a personal at a community foundation.
- us for information about donations of stocks or planned giving
Center for Community Solutions
Established 1969
4508 Mission Bay Drive,
San Diego, CA 92109
Phone: 858-272-5777
Website: ccssd.org
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: CenterforCommunitySolutions
Instagram: @ccs_sd
Executives
Cori Austin, Chief Executive Officer
Amy Gonyeau, Chief Operating Officer
Deedre Robles, Chief Financial Officer
Suzie Miako Colby, Chief Philanthropy Officer
Perla Torres, Chief Human Resources Officer
Board of directors
Tracy Skaddan, President
Jennifer Tankersley, Vice President
Andrea Dooley, Secretary
Shannon Meiner, Treasurer
Gemini Babla, Mark Chavez, John Finley, Allison Gardenswartz, Elaine Kaminski Becerra, Monica Lafferty, Melanie Levy, Nancy Maldonado, Pamela Marcheski, David Parker, Liza Pinard, Dante Pride
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