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You can reach us at 603-436-2218
Immediate Needs
For July & August
Gas gift cards
Rite Aid gift cards
Shaving cream
Deodorant
Q-tips
Shampoo
(travel or full size)
Carpet sweeper
Diapers - sizes 4, 5, 6
Baby wipes
Baby shampoo
Baby bath wash/soap
Baby monitors
(new or used in working condition)
Adult bicycles
Leaf blower
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"I was able to get my life back.."
A message of thanks from a past resident Dear Sheryl,
A little over a year ago I was sleeping in my car. Today, I am sleeping in my adorable apartment! I am workin g at a job that I love which enables me to pay my rent and bills. I use my car to drive to and from work now, instead of as a living space.
Because of you and everyone at Cross Roads, I was able to get my life back and look to the future. I learned so much about myself and the world while I was there and at my age it was quite a shock!
Please convey my deepest thanks and gratitude to the staff and Chris and Dan.
I really don't know what I would have done without you and Cross Roads.
I hope to be in a position to someday pay it forward!
Ginny
To read more about Ginny's experience while she stayed at Cross Roads House, look for her full story in our next printed newsletter arriving in your mailbox in August.
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Who We Served
Some Statistics on our Fiscal Year-End 2012
 Cross Roads House completed its fiscal year on June 30, 2012. Below are some highlights from the past year. A full Annual Report, including a donor list and financial statement, will be published in our next printed newsletter. If you are not currently receiving our printed newsletter, but would like to, please send us your name and mailing address. Thank you to all of our donors and volunteers whose continued support makes it possible to deliver shelter and services to our residents. - Served a total of 377 people
- Total includes 27 families with 61 children
- Age range of all residents: newborn - 72 years
- Provided 28,500 nights of shelter
- Volunteers prepared and served 18,016 meals
- Placed 15 households into permanent housing through our Rapid Re-housing program
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Volunteer Orientation - August 8
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Molly and Bob help prepare dinner and dessert for our residents.
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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 Wednesday, August 8, 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.
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Serve with Liberty at Cross Roads House
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Volunteers from Liberty Mutual in Dover
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On one of the hottest days of the summer, six Liberty Mutual Insurance volunteers worked on the grounds of Cross Roads House as part of their company's nationwide "Serve with Liberty" day of service to non-profits. After a full day cleaning and sprucing up our grounds, Justin Goss relaxed with a cool bottle of water to discuss the day's experience with the rest of his volunteer team. He said, "It makes me proud that the people in my own community give back to the less fortunate in our area by having Cross Roads House available."
Liberty Team Leader Kristy Seid said, "None of us knew what it was like on the inside of a shelter. To see these facilities here and talk with the residents who are so grateful, is amazing. We learned that it (being homeless) could happen to any one of us at any time."
Katie Dicomes, who has been at Liberty Mutual for only two months, was struck by a resident she met while touring the facility before the work began. "It was wonderful to hear he was getting his old job back next week and that Cross Roads House was here to help him even in the short term."
In reflection, Bobbie Lee added to the group comments by saying, "After today, I'm more thankful for the job I have and for EVERYTHING I have now. It was an eye-opener for me."
Cross Roads House provides secure, emergency, and transitional shelter and a proven program that helps residents move with dignity and purpose to stable and decent housing.
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Thank you to
Site Structures Landscape, Inc.
for maintaining our landscaping again this year. We appreciate their generosity in keeping our property looking beautiful!
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Cross Roads House
600 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Ph 603.436.2218 Fax 603.430.9217
www.crossroadshouse.org
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