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You can reach us at 603-436-2218
Immediate Needs  Diapers sizes 4 & 5
Baby wipes
Pillowcases (gently used or new)
Condiments (ketchup, mustard, mayo, etc.)
Salad dressing
Storage bins with lids
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Danielle's Story
"It's like a brand new start for life."
 Danielle's sister died of a drug overdose and she knew that if she didn't get help she would likely suffer the same fate. It was during her stay at Cross Roads House that she finally took the steps to turn her life around. She wanted to live to be there for her family that includes her two young children. Danielle, Nate and their two children, ages 5 and 1 ½ years stayed at Cross Roads House for eight months. Prior to coming to the shelter they had been living in a motel for three weeks. Before that they were staying at her mother's small apartment along with several other relatives. Read more... |
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Santa and Mrs. Claus will once again visit the children staying at Cross Roads House this holiday season.
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HOLIDAY GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
Each year during the holidays every resident who is staying at our shelter receives a gift bag with an assortment of items that have been donated by our supporters. In addition to providing gifts for our residents, cash donations are always needed to help fund shelter operations. Thank you for your generosity during this season of giving!
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Volunteer Orientation - January 16, 2013
 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, January 16, 2013, 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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2012 Leadership Giving Society Reception
On October 23, 2012, Cross Roads House held its annual Leadership Giving Society Reception at the Discover Portsmouth Center. The evening was held to recognize and thank society members for their generous support of the shelter. The Leadership Giving Society was founded in 2010 and includes donors who contribute $1,000 or more within one fiscal year (7/1 - 6/30). In addition to being invited to the reception, donors' names have been engraved on a plaque that will hang in the shelter for this year and society members have been highlighted in our annual report. In addition, society members who attended the reception received gift bags that were donated by Kilwins candy shop in Market Square in downtown Portsmouth. Reception remarks and a gallery of event photos is available on our website.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Tuesday, Nov. 27 from 6 to 8 pm
Location: Discover Portsmouth Center
Featuring artist Kim Bernard's "In Motion" exhibit.
Donations and holiday "wish list" items will be
collected for Cross Roads House.
For more information or to RSVP please click here  RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
Cross Roads House will be hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Saturday, December 8 from 9 am to 2 pm. Please stop by the shelter, located at 600 Lafayette Rd., Portsmouth, NH and give the gift of blood! 
PEASE 'N CARROTS HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE The 5th Annual Pease 'n Carrots Holiday Food Drive will kick off from Thanksgiving week until New Year's Eve. Philbrick's Fresh Market grocery carts will be strategically positioned at locations throughout the Pease Tradeport to collect non-perishable food for Cross Roads House and the Seacoast Family Food Pantry. This year, they will also be including a friendly competition - the inaugural "My Cup Runneth Over" Challenge Cup. Sign up your business or organization, or join together with neighboring firms at the same location, as a collection team! Sign up by e-mailing peasencarrots5@gmail.com ASAP or by calling Mark Sullivan at 603-766-1955.
SAVE THE DATE! The 11th Annual Cross Roads House Benefit by the Sea gala event will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2013. Don't miss out...mark your calendar today!
2012 MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR THE HOMELESS
Cross Roads House in conjunction with Families First will be holding a memorial service to pay tribute to those in our community who have lost their lives due to the hardships of homelessness. The event is open to the public.
When: December 20, 2012 at 5:30 pm
Where: Meet at the Vaughn Mall in downtown Portsmouth (near the Water Monkey store)
What: A candlelight walk to Prescott Park where a short memorial service will be held along with remarks from speakers and music. (safe "candles" or glow sticks will be provided)
*Attendees are also invited to bring a long a non-perishable food item or personal care item to place in a collection box at the Vaughn Mall.
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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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