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Serving Rockingham, Strafford

&  Southern York Counties


December 2011

Cross Roads House is currently at full capacity with 80 people  

including 8 families with 15 children.   

This month our renovated family shelter building will open providing space for 6 to 8 families, bringing  

our total capacity to 96 beds.
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You can reach us at 603-436-2218


Immediate Needs
For December 

Mother and child

Bath towels
 
Twin size sheets 
 
Shampoo
 
Deodorant

Diapers sizes 2, 3 & 4
(greatest need size 4) 

Dear Friends, 

During this holiday season, we gratefully acknowledge our many supporters and volunteers who make it possible for us to shelter, protect, and provide for the homeless men, women, and children who stay at Cross Roads House. 

 

We do our best to make the holidays bright for our residents who are experiencing homelessness and you can help in lots of different ways. Throughout the month we've got several holiday activities planned for our residents.  Volunteers have generously offered to come in to sing carols, play music, build gingerbread houses, decorate cookies, take family photos, fill stockings, and more!  A special party is planned for both children and adults and all residents will be receiving gifts provided by our donors. 

 

This holiday season please consider helping some of the most vulnerable members of our community. Your gift will help us deliver lifesaving services and hope that a better future is possible.

 

Ways to help this holiday season:   

  • Make a financial donation - We're open 24/7/365. Help us operate the shelter; we rely on donors to provide 2/3 of our operating budget annually.   Donate online or mail a check to Cross Roads House, 600 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801.

 

Volunteer Orientation 

 

Have you ever considered volunteering at Cross Roads House?  

 

Dinner for our shelter residents is prepared and served seven nights a week by volunteers and we could use your help! Find out more by attending our next Volunteer Orientation on Wednesday, January 11th from 5:30 - 6:30 pm at our shelter.   The orientation will include a shelter tour, an overview of kitchen operations, volunteer expectations, and a chance to see that evening's volunteers in action!

 

To sign up or ask questions, please contact:  

JoAnn Rohde who handles the scheduling of all volunteers:  j.rohde@crossroadshouse.org or 436-2218 x 107

Make Cross Roads House a Priority in
Your Charitable Giving
Leadership Giving - child
You can be a leader in helping us break the cycle of homelessness by joining our Leadership Giving Society.  Donors who make a gift of $1,000 or more during our fiscal year (July1 - June 30) are recognized as members in our annual report, on a plaque in our shelter, and at a reception in the fall.
Leadership Giving - beds
As a member you provide vital financial stability and help us meet our current operating needs - 2/3's of which comes from donors. 
pease and carrots
Seacoast Asset Management, in cooperation with Two International Group and CP Property Management, is pleased to announce their 4th Annual Pease 'n Carrots Holiday Food Drive for local families in need.  Click here for drop off locations and more information.
Cross Roads House
600 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Ph  603.436.2218  Fax  603.430.9217
www.crossroadshouse.org