PRC Support for Domestic Violence & Breast Cancer

October is both Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Whatever you're facing, if you're a Pacifica resident, PRC is here to help you find safety and stability.

If you're experiencing an abusive situation:

Leaving takes courage, and you shouldn't have to do it by yourself. We can support with:

  • A safety plan: We'll work with you to make a plan for leaving safely.

  • Relocation services: We can refer you to CORA (Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse) for shelter and relocation support. We may also be able to help with gas cards, a security deposit and first month's rent, groceries, and moving furniture to help you settle into a new home.

If you're facing breast cancer:

A serious diagnosis brings enough stress without worrying about how to afford what you need to get or stay healthy. Through emergency financial assistance funds, we may be able to help with medical equipment and/or dental equipment.

And if we don't have the right resource in house, we'll connect you with someone who does.

How PRC services work: We serve residents of Pacifica. If you don’t live in Pacifica, we can refer you to a sister agencies that serves your San Mateo County city or town that provides similar services. Every PRC service is confidential and starts with a friendly, no-pressure needs assessment. We'll sit down together, look at your situation, and figure out what will help you build greater stability.

Ready to start? Call us for a confidential assessment at (650) 738-7470, or fill out our quick and secure eligibility form. These programs serve residents of Pacifica. We're here for you.

If you are in immediate danger, please call 911.

Thank You for an Amazing Palm-A-Palooza: Homecoming

Thank You for Supporting Palm-a-Palooza 2026

Our Palm-a-Palooza Homecoming brought the community together for a night to remember. Together, we raised more than $120,000, with more still coming in, making this our biggest Palm-a-Palooza ever. Every one of those dollars helps Pacifica Resource Center keep our neighbors across Pacifica and the San Mateo County coast housed, fed, and supported. We are deeply grateful to everyone who made it possible.

Booster Club Sponsors

Recology of the Coast, San Mateo County Association of Realtors, Tannura Family Wines, Myriam & Joel Fontaine, Anonymous

Pep Rally Sponsors

Anita M. Rees & Don Budetti, Bleyle Elevator San Francisco, Debbie & Curt Kiest, Eureka Square Chiropractic, Ginny & John Janes, HOPE: Healing, Overdose Prevention & Education, Karen & Mike Ervin, Mizpah Fellowship, Nancy Oaks, the Nibbelin Family, Pacifica Lions Club, Peter Loeb, Tom & Linda Jonas, Westlight Energy

Cheer Squad Sponsors

Anonymous (x2), Bill Michaelis & Dinah Verby, Blue Murov & Julie Starobin, Chris & Ron Gabrielli, Daniel Kumler & Charlotte Neff, Eccleston Incorporated, Illene Colby, Ina & Clarence Eaglin, Kathy Long & Greg Hirsch, Lois Marshall-Ward & Jerry Ward, Lori & Julius Yap, Marcia Settel, Michael Malone & Nancy Vargas, Monterra Credit Union, Nick's Rockaway, Rick & Jane Nahass, Road Kill Cafe Fund, Sherman Lee & Claire Ervin Lee, Suzanne Moore & Robert Holland, The Sam Mazza Foundation, Tri Counties Bank, The Ulmer Family

Mascot Sponsors

Cindy Abbott, Renee Batti & Lionel Emde

Auction, Pick-a-Prize & In-Kind Donors

Elizabeth Bredall, Half Moon Bay Brewing Company, Humble Sea Brewing Pacifica, Lagunitas Brewing Co, MS Studio, Six Sigma Ranch & Winery, Cal Athletics, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Touch Holistic Day Spa, Fairfield Inn & Suites San Francisco Pacifica, Ocean Yoga & Massage, 650 Fitness, Little Leaf Design, Debbie & Roger Reynolds, San Jose Earthquakes, San Francisco Giants, Yomi & Mimi Agunbiade, Pacifica Fire Department, Mazzetti's Bakery, Pacifica Sun Optometry, Pilot Light Cafe, Nick's Rockaway, Recology, Rosalind Bakery, Florey's Books, Katie Harkin, San Mateo County Supervisor Ray Mueller, Chef Matthew Dolan of 25 Lusk

Palm-a-Committee and PRC Board Members

Archie Judan, Katie Harkin, Peter Bove, Elizabeth Bredall, Michael Malone, Suzanne Moore, Karen Kee, Myriam Fontaine, Yomi Agunbiade

With Special Thanks

America Copy & Printing Co, Billy Philadelphia, The GraphicWorks, Laura Acton Photography, Marcus D. Najera, Marj Davis, Terra Nova Cheerleaders, and every volunteer and staff member who helped make Palm-a-Palooza possible!

Palm-a-Palooza 2026: Tickets & Sponsorships Available

Join us on Saturday, September 12 at the Farallon Room at Skyline College for dinner, drinks, and live auction!

Ready to cheer, dressed in school spirit gear, and helping to create a resilient and compassionate community for us all.


📣Don't Miss Out – Become a Sponsor Today ✨

Sponsors receive exclusive benefits including priority reserved seating, name and/or logo recognition on event materials, and, for select levels, advertising space in the event program.

Secure your sponsorship by July 18, 2026 to receive the full benefit of your sponsorship level!


All funds raised through Palm-a-Palooza help PRC continue to provide assistance
to the growing number of Pacificans in need of
groceries, emergency financial
assistance for rent and mortgage
, homeless services, and other critical services.


PRC Mother's Day AND Father's Day Cards!

celebrate Mother’s Day and/or Father’s Day
and make a real difference in our community!

Pacifica Resource Center helps mothers and fathers and their children with groceries, housing support and other critical services.

For a gift of $50, we will send a personalized Mother’s Day card in May, or Father’s Day card in June, featuring artwork lovingly created by artist Kristina Ayala, Pufferfish Press, Pacifica, CA to your mom, dad, or anyone you choose!

To ensure delivery of your card by Mother’s Day, please make your gift by Thursday, April 30, 2026.

To ensure delivery of your card by Father’s Day, please make your gift by Thursday, June 11, 2026.


Contributions can also be made in person by visiting PRC’s office
at 1809 Palmetto Ave in Pacifica or by calling (650) 738-7470


Kristina Ayala, Pufferfish Press, Pacifica, CA contributed the artwork, Maggie Piver is hand addressing each card and dedication, and The Graphic Works designed the card.

PRC Featured in the Pacifica Voice - January 2026 Edition

PRC's 2026 Tax Season Begins Saturday, January 31

 

Do you need help preparing your taxes this year?

PRC's tax season begins Saturday, January 31, 2026.

For appointments, call 650-738-7470 or select
the above or click the button to message us.


All tax services, including e-filing, are provided at no cost by tax preparers trained on tax law and certified by the IRS.

Did you know? You may qualify for more than $6,000 in refunds from the California and Federal Earned Income Tax Credits.

The amount of the cash-back tax credit depends on income and family size. To qualify for at least one of the two cash-back credits, your wages need to be less than $54,000.

Bring the following once you have scheduled your tax appointment:

  • Photo ID and Social Security Card or ITIN for each person on your tax return

  • W-2 for all jobs

  • All 1099s, 1098s and any other tax forms

  • Last year's tax return

  • Savings and checking account and routing numbers for direct deposit

Call 650-738-7470 or click the button above or below to schedule your appointment.

Want to be a tax preparer? Please contact PRC Tax Program Coordinator Claire Karo Schikore at 650-738-7470 x 103 or claire@pacresourcecenter.org.


The United Way of the Bay Area also provides a resource to search for additional local Bay Area free tax sites, which may offer alternative drop-off or in-person appointment options. For more information, please visit their website directly at: https://earnitkeepitsaveit.org/

A Mother and Her Daughters Find Home, with Support from PRC and the Season of Sharing Fund

After years of housing instability, Isabella
and her two daughters faced eviction
just as they were hoping to rebuild a sense
of home and safety. With nowhere to turn,
the stress of displacement threatened
their stability during the holidays.


“...The next month, the nonprofit Pacifica Resource Center helped her secure an apartment at a complex in Pacifica, and she moved in with her daughters and the elderly dog she’s had since childhood. ”
— Seasons of Sharing Article

A Mother and Daughter Regain Stability, with Support from PRC and the Season of Sharing Fund

After a serious workplace injury
and a subsequent car accident left
Desirea struggling to work, she and
her 10-year-old daughter fell behind on
rent and faced the risk of losing their home.

As a single mom with limited income during recovery, the stress of housing instability threatened their sense of safety and stability.


“...Calling various numbers led her to the Pacifica Resource Center, a community partner for the Season of Sharing Fund. The fund was able to provide her with rental assistance, which was transferred directly to her landlord.”
— Seasons of Sharing Article

A Family on the Brink Found Stability, with Support from PRC and the Season of Sharing Fund

After Arriaga’s back injury left him unable to work, his family of five quickly fell behind on rent and accumulated over $10,000 in debt.


“With pressure mounting, Castro sought help from the Pacifica Resource Center, a nonprofit that connects locals in need of aid with services and financial programs. Case worker Angela Picado directed the family to the Season of Sharing Fund, which in September paid for two months of the family’s rent.”
— Seasons of Sharing Article

PRC 2025 Holiday Hours

As we take time to reflect and give thanks, please note our adjusted holiday hours for the end of the year.

We are so grateful for your continued support and dedication to PRC and the families we serve.

On behalf of everyone at PRC, we wish you a holiday filled with love, light, and joy! 💜💚💙

PRC Holiday Office Hours

Wed, 12/24 - Christmas Eve Office Closes at 4pm

Thurs, 12/25 - Christmas Day Closed

Fri, 12/26 - Day After Christmas Closed

Wed, 12/31 - New Years Eve Closed

Thurs, 1/1 - New Years Day Closed

Fri, 1/2 - Open 9am-1pm

If you need assistance when PRC is closed, please call 211 or visits 211bayarea.org to be connected to the available services.