Victim Testimonials
“Thank you for your help. My kids were very happy when they saw their new backpacks and school supplies from Crime Victims Fund. You made their days and helped me when I needed it most.”
“Just wanted to say thank you so much for the continued assistance you provide our clients. The Crime Victims Fund really makes a huge difference. The San Diego community is so lucky to have your services.”
“The Crime Victims Fund helped me and my children find safety. I was so afraid and had no where to go. The Crime Victims Fund bought us tickets out of town so we could get leave my abusive husband and go back to my family. It truly changed our lives. My children are happy and safe and I am finally independent.”
“Thank you for helping our family with the cost of our son’s funeral. The help you gave our family is so appreciated and allowed us to bury our son in the dignified way he deserved. Thank you for the quick help during our time of need.”
“Thank you for giving me funds for new eyeglasses. When I was robbed and my eyeglasses broke I was unable to work without my eyeglasses. I was so stressed from the crime and worried that I couldn’t pay my bills because I couldn’t work. In one day Crime Victims Fund paid for my exam and I had new eyeglasses and went to work. Thank you for helping a terrible situation better.”
“I cried when I learned The Crime Victims Fund would help me pay rent. After being robbed of my rent I was afraid of becoming homeless. They saved the day.”
“Without the help of Crime Victims Fund me and my family would’ve have lost our home and I wouldn’t have been able to feed my kids.”
“Thank you for helping us move. Before the move my children refused to play outside after they witnessed their dad being robbed and beaten right outside of our home. Now, because of your help, we were able to move to a new apartment and my children feel safe and are happy and I am happy to say they play outdoors again and are healing along with my husband.”
“Words can not express my gratitude to the Crime Victims Fund. One day I will fully recover from my crime and I hope I will be in a position to give back because I have been so blessed by your fund.”
“The Crime Victims Fund steps in and helps immediately when there are no other options. When I am trying to help a victim I know that when I call Crime Victims Fund they will help brainstorm solutions and offer real help, really quickly. They are truly a valuable resource to our community.”
- Advocate
“As a ‘Friend of The Fund’ I get so much pleasure attending their fun events knowing that my support goes directly to helping victims of crime right here in San Diego. It doesn’t get much better than that!”
- Friend of The Fund
“As the Sheriff of San Diego, I know all to well the damage that crime can do to a community like ours. I am so proud of CVF and that I can personally give back to those who are in immediate need. I have been in Law Enforcement for close to 40 years and I never get used to the suffering and damage that is inflicted by the criminal element of our society. That is one reason why I have joined the CVF and have dedicated my life's profession to Law Enforcement.”
- Sheriff Bill Gore, CVF Board Member
“CVF offers immediate assistance to victims who may otherwise have no resources and are unable to access assistance. I have seen firsthand how the aid offered by CVF prevents victims from becoming homeless, hungry and start their journey toward recovery with support and kindness with no strings attached.”
- Kimberly Pearce, Adult Protection Services, CVF Board Member
“The Crime Victims Fund is the only organization in the entire County whose sole purpose is to provide immediate assistance to crime victims. They are a unique resource and a great asset to our county.”
- Former San Diego County Sheriff Bill Kolender