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Serving Rockingham, Strafford

&  Southern York Counties


July 2013

Last night Cross Roads House sheltered 84
people including 9 families with 19 children.  

 
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You can reach us at 603-436-2218

FAQ 
 
 

Immediate Needs

Sunscreen

Insect repellent
 - wipes preferred

Gas cards ($5 or $10)

Wal-Mart gift cards

COAST bus tickets

Ibuprofen - regular & PM

Baby wipes

Baby monitors




Pantry Needs
 
Coffee

Sugar

Cereal

Canned meals &
soups with pop tops 
 
 
It's Summer Camp Time! kid photo

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, every child currently staying at Cross Roads House who wanted to attend camp this summer has been enrolled. Our social worker case managers worked diligently to get every child enrolled in camp sessions for eight weeks this summer.  The children attending range in age from 4 to 11 years old and will attend camp programs at the YMCA, Seacoast Science Center, and the Rye Recreation Summer Programs.

 

Our summertime "WISH LIST" includes items we need to support our kids attending camp as well as all our adult residents.
  • Sunscreen
  • Bug spray
  • Calamine lotion  
  • Gas cards ($5 or $10, to help parents get their kids to camp
  • Wal-Mart gift cards
  • COAST bus tickets 

 

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Volunteer Orientation  - August 6, 2013  

 

Have you ever considered volunteering at  

Cross Roads House?

 

Sheraton Volunteers
A group of Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel staff members provided, cooked and served a recent meal for our residents. 

 

Seven nights a week, our volunteers prepare and serve dinner to our residents.  

 

Find out how you too can become a volunteer by attending our next Volunteer Orientation on Tuesday, August 6, 2013, from 5:30-6:30 pm at our shelter; see parking directions below.  The orientation will include a shelter tour, an overview of kitchen operations, and volunteer expectations.  Volunteers must be over 18 and out of high school to volunteer at the shelter. 

 

Pre-registration for orientation is not required to attend.  

 

Please note:   

Our parking lot often fills up during orientation.   

Click this link for directions and parking instructions.  

 

 

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.

 
garden vinesOUR GARDEN
IS GROWING!

This year a group of volunteers, led by Sandy DeSisto and Deb Twombly, planted and maintained a vegetable and herb garden at the shelter.  Six raised beds and multiple containers are located behind our building, right outside our dining room.  The project is generously funded through a grant from the UNH Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners Program. 
Deb and Sandy garden 2013

Our residents have enjoyed the fresh produce harvested so far including several varieties of lettuce, peas, and blueberries.  Volunteers are still needed to help water and harvest throughout the summer.


If you are interested in helping, please contact Sandy DeSisto at sandydesisto@gmail.com or 603-431-0265.   

 

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Cross Roads House has been nominated by The District to win a donation from LocalCoaster.  This startup social venture produces beverage coasters to help stimulate local commerce and at the same time support local charities.  The most voted charity receives a $2,500 donation.  Second place is a $1,500 donation.  Voting takes place through July 31, 2013, one vote per email address.

 

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