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Board of Directors
Pat Kocour
President
Steve Van Riper Vice President
Darci Tierney Secretary/Treasurer Kara Minnihan Tom Hanafan
Eddie Holtz
Greg Christiansen
Kyla Alba
Gale Renz
Brent Dillinger CEO
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Thank you for all your support
this past year.
Together we are united in creating opportunities for excellence.
We look forward to serving you in the upcoming year.
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Patti Stevens
Missouri Valley, Residential Coach
 Here's what others had to say: Patti goes above and beyond for clients and staff. She is always willing to switch and work extra hours and help answer any questions staff may have. Patti looks out for the consumers' needs and their well-being. When she works at the houses she is very in tune with the needs of each consumer. Her concern for some consumers' diets, because of medical needs was instrumental in helping the consumers and staff with selecting healthier meal choices. |
Samantha Blintz
Council Bluffs, Residential Coach
 Here's what others had to say: Sam goes above and beyond with everything she does. She always has a positive attitude and is willing to jump in and help whoever. Sam is willing to solve any problems that come to her and does all that she is expected to. She always puts client before herself and is willing to cover anyones shift. Sam truly a great attribute to Crossroads. |
Kellie McCall
Onawa, LINKS Coach
 Here's what others had to say: Kellie has a wonderful attitude every day she works. She constantly goes above and beyond her job duties. She brightens the day for her coworkers and for the consumers. When Consumers go home, they talk about how much they enjoy her at LINKS. Kellie has a positive, calm effect regardless of the situation she faces. She is a great asset to CWI and to those she comes in contact with. |
Minority Association of Pre-Health Students Give Back
In November the Minority Association of Pre-Health Students (MAPS) at Creighton University, used their service opportunity to give back to Crossroads during Thanksgiving break. They assisted staff in setting up the food, serving, and cleaning. This year's Thanksgiving event served over 100 people. MAPS felt that the experience was both humbling and exemplified the true meaning of Thanksgiving.
MAPS stated that the "gratitude the families feel towards the organization is clearly seen in their faces. Through speaking with one of the mothers of the clients, she expressed her appreciation for the services that Crossroads provides for her son. She said that her son enjoys the outside activities that they are taken on occasionally. She also expressed gratitude towards the day services Crossroads provides and feels secure that her son is in good hands while she is at work. This is a common feeling among all of the participants of the Crossroads family".
The members of the Minority Association of Pre-Health Students stated that they "appreciate the opportunity that we were given to be a part of this annual tradition here at Crossroads of Western Iowa. This experience has allowed us to give back to the community. In truth, we received so much more through the staff and families' kindness and generosity". |
Building Remodel
The Onawa Crossroads is a hub of activity. There are contractors moving concrete, laying forms for new concrete, moving dirt so that the water is drained properly, putting in a new glass doorway, putting up new tin and finally planting grass and perennials to absorb the water that has plagued the Onawa facility for years. It has been extremely entertaining for all of us to watch the transformation. Wow, we are looking good! Come by and see us and all the great improvements that are taking place. These improvements are possible due to the gifts of many donors including Crossroads Foundation. |
Crossroads of Western Iowa would like to thank the Knights of Columbus #6249 for their generous donation to Onawa's building improvements!
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Crossroads awarded $1,000 grant
 Crossroads of Western Iowa would like to thank U.S. Bancorp Foundation, Peg Ingram, Branch Manager and John Heller, Community Bank President of Onawa for the $1,000 grant. The money will be used toward the renovation of two bathrooms and a kitchen at Crossroad's Onawa location.
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Christmas Symphony
Mary Emblen and Martie Chauvin had a great time at the Symphony.
Mary stated that she has always wanted to go to the Christmas Symphony and with staff assistance she was able to have the opportunity.
Martie said, "It was very enjoyable and really got us energized with the Christmas spirit. Mary stated she is looking forward to next year as she is planning on attending The Nut Cracker performance and with CWI's help it will happen".
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New Partnership
Missouri Valley, Organizational Employment
In November, CWI partnered with CTI, in Missouri Valley, to start 3-waste recycling. This new partnership will provide work activity for the clients CWI serves. Currently CWI has six workstations that allow six clients the ability to process e-waste. The clients dismantle various electronic items and then those materials are recycled. The various items recycled are copper, coated wire, aluminum, steel, high circuit boards, etc. The new job has created lots of excitement in the workshop over the past few weeks. A lot of the clients are interested in getting trained so that they can work on this new job.
Patrick Leisinger said, "I always want to work on the CTI job. It is a lot of fun!" |
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Cristy Eliff
Missouri Valley, Work Room
Cristy Eliff has been in the LINKS program since May of 2010 and has just started working in the LINKS work room. This was a big step for Cristy because it is her first job and she was very nervous as to trying something new! Cristy said she would try to work 1 half day per week. After working for a couple of weeks Cristy said, "She likes getting paychecks so she can put them in the bank and save the money for a big purchase". Cristy now wants to work a half day every day! Cristy told her staff that she can't work every day all day because then she would miss out on LINKS outings! Cristy works on Major Plastics and recycling while in the LINKS work room. Great job Cristy!
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Dine and Lights
Crossroads partnered with Life Group for an activity called DINE and LIGHTS. 26 people met at the Life Group center for a pizza party. After diner they drove around to see Christmas lights. All who attended had a great time! |
Career Center
New Possibilities for hiring
- Extensive career planning and recruitment assistance
- Skills training and post-hire follow up
- Our trained staff will provide timely and responsive support for new employee
"Every morning I can't wait to come to my job and see all of the good people."
- Georgia Lawton
Lewis Central School District
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Nikki Madsen
Missouri Valley, LINKS Coach
 Crossroads is pleased to announce Nikki Madsen as our new LINKS Coordinator in Missouri Valley. She is filling Anna's position which is open due to Anna's new role as Residential Coordinator. Nikki has been with Crossroads for 4 years as a LINKS Coach. In those 4 years Nikki has developed great relationships with persons served, staff, Case Managers and families. Nikki started her new position on Monday, December 12, 2011. |
Alex Walker
Missouri Valley, HR Recruitment Specialist
Please join Crossroads in welcoming Alex Walker. Alex has been hired as the Recruitment Specialist in Human Resources. He comes to us with a lot of experience and talent. We are glad to welcome him onboard! |
2011 Community Integration Fund
Our 2011 Community Integration Fund is a way to show your dedication and support. With your help Crossroads will continue to provide the individuals we serve opportunities for outings that provide a sense of togetherness and cooperation that helps in establishing a healthy atmosphere filled with unity and friendship. Believe us, your kindness will make a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve.
Click here to see more.
Crossroads' Heroes Program
Click here to download a brochure.
Benefits of Bounty
Click here to download a brochure. |
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Our core values include respect for every individual, basic Christian principles, constant improvements, honesty, ethics, and financial responsibility along with teamwork. All values are reflected in every aspect of our business model.
Sincerely,
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Nicole Steier
Crossroads of Western Iowa |
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