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Serving Rockingham, Strafford

&  Southern York Counties


May 2012      

Cross Roads House is currently sheltering 80+ people a night including 6 families with 14 children. 

 

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You can reach us at 603-436-2218


Immediate Needs
For May/June

Young child 

Q-tips

 

Deodorant

 

Refillable water bottles

 

Ear plugs

 

Duffle bags, adult size back packs, or suit cases

 

Sunscreen with a high SPF

 

Carpet sweeper

 

Shampoo

 

Coffee

 

Salad Dressing

 

Sugar

  

Adult socks and underwear  

  

Taxi gift cards 

 






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30th Anniversary Video

          

Over the last 30 years, we estimate that Cross Roads House has provided 500,000 nights of shelter, to over 5,000 different people, and over 500 families.  This six minute video provides a compelling and retrospective look at just a few of our former residents whose lives were transformed after staying at Cross Roads House.  Andreaman and womanTomwoman and child  

30 Year Anniversary
30 Year Anniversary

10th Annual Benefit by the Sea Event

...a tremendous success!

Jude and Peter Paul

(photo by Aaron Rohde Photography) 

 

 

On Saturday, May 5, 2012, our 10th Annual Benefit by the Sea event was held at the Wentworth by the Sea Hotel in New Castle, NH. The event recognized the shelter's 30th anniversary and raised $280,000...one of the highest amounts ever in the ten year history of the event!  

 

These funds will provide critical operating revenue and help us provide shelter and services to the men, women and children who seek our assistance.  Event proceeds enable us to provide the most basic human needs:  a clean bed, warm meals, and the support of case managers along with a wide variety of supportive services.  We now have 96 beds between our two buildings and on most nights we are filled to capacity.   

 

We are truly grateful to all the sponsors and donors who attended our event and made pledges of support.   Their support makes it possible for us to fulfill our mission to help our residents break the cycle of homelessness and move with dignity and purpose to decent, stable housing.

 

View event photos and check out who sponsored our  

2012 Benefit by the Sea. 

 

VOTE NOW AND SUPPORT CROSS ROADS
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Volunteer Orientation  - June 5  

 Ports Hosp Volunteers

Volunteers from Portsmouth Hospital prepare dinner for our residents. 

 

Have you ever considered volunteering at Cross Roads House? Seven nights a week, our volunteers prepare and serve dinner to our residents. Join our team of volunteers as a cook, server, or prep assistant.  We can arrange a schedule that fits your needs. 

 

Find out more by attending our next Volunteer Orientation on Tuesday, June 5, 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  volunteers in action!

 

If you have any questions about volunteering or about our orientation program, please contact JoAnn Rohde who schedules all volunteers: j.rohde@crossroadshouse.org or 436-2218 x 107

Starbucks Foundation Awards
$10,000 Grant

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Thank you to the Starbucks Foundation and all our supporters who took the time to vote for Cross Roads House last month.  Starbucks awarded grants to selected non-profits based on the number of votes that were cast during their Community Card: Vote.Give.Grow promotion.  We came in 2nd place in NH earning us a $10,000 grant.   

 

Thanks again to everyone who voted!

 
Cross Roads House
600 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Ph  603.436.2218  Fax  603.430.9217
www.crossroadshouse.org