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Serving Rockingham, Strafford

&  Southern York Counties


December 2014       

 

Last night Cross Roads House sheltered 92

people including 10 families with 19 children.  

 
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You can reach us at 
(603)436-2218

FAQ 

Immediate Needs 

Gas Cards ($5-$10)

Diapers All Sizes 

Ibuprofen, Aspirin

Combs and Brushes

Batteries (assorted sizes, especially C, AA & AAA)

Cough Drops 

 

Pantry Needs


Meat (Chicken, Beef, Fish, etc.)

Pasta Sauce

Coffee

Baking Mixes (Cake, Brownies, etc.)

Snack packs (Chips, Granola Bars, Crackers, etc.)
A HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Former resident Nicole and her three sons on their last day at Cross Roads House.

Nicole and her three children, were residents at Cross Roads House for about a year. Before they arrived at Cross Roads House, they were living in a camper with no heat, hot water, or electricity. The supportive services provided by Cross Roads House helped this family stabilize and successfully move forward into permanent housing in October. This year Nicole and her boys will be spending the holidays in their own home. Click here to read more about Nicole.


 

Cross Roads House relies on the generosity of our friends in the community to provide shelter, food, and supportive services to families and individuals experiencing homelessness in the seacoast area.We are grateful for this support as three quarters of our funding comes from private donations.


 

Some of you may have received a letter in the mail or a copy of our printed newsletter asking for your support. To the many of you who have already responded by making a donation, we would like to say "Thank you!"

 

If you have not yet made a gift this holiday season, please consider making a tax deductible donation before the end of the year. You can donate online , or mail a check made out to Cross Roads House to: 600 Lafayette Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801

 

With your help, Cross Roads House can continue to help people like Nicole get back on their feet and into permanent housing.

 

HOLIDAY GIVING OPPORTUNITIES 

Pictured above are some of last year's gift bags.

... there's still time!

 

During the holiday season, we present each adult resident with a gift bag (families are sponsored separately). You can help us accomplish this by donating some of the items from the resident wish list below. In addition to providing gifts for our residents, financial donations are always needed to help fund shelter operations. Click here for a printable version of our Holiday Wish List.


 

Unwrapped gifts can be dropped off or mailed to: Cross Roads House, 600 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801 by Monday, December 15th.


 

HOLIDAY WISH LIST

Gift Cards:

  • Wal-Mart
  • Rite Aid
  • Gas Stations
  • Grocery Stores
  • Fox Run Mall
  • Movie Cinemas
  • Bowl-O-Rama
  • Coast and C & J Busses
  • Taxis
  • Local Restaurants

New Items:

  • All sizes men's and women's: hats, gloves, rain ponchos, socks, underwear, thermal underwear
  • Wallets, watches, and small daily planners
  • Bike locks, adult bike helmets
  • Toothpaste, toothbrushes, dental floss, deodorant, disposable razors, shaving cream, nail clippers, and shampoo

Questions? Contact Jessica Parker at (603) 436-2218 ext. 112 or j.parker@crossroadshouse.org.


2014 HOMELESS MEMORIAL 

CANDLELIGHT VIGIL

 

Thursday, December 18th at 5:30 p.m. 

in Market Square, Portsmouth

At last year's Vigil, ten candles were lit in remembrance of homeless individuals in the Seacoast area who passed away in 2013.


Please join us for a candlelight vigil on Thursday, December 18th, 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 18, 2014 at 5:30 pm

 

Where:

In front of the North Church, Market Square, Portsmouth

 

What:

A candlelight memorial service including remarks from speakers and music.

 

*Attendees are also invited to bring along a non-perishable food item to support the homeless in our community.

 

Visit our Facebook event page.

 



PEASE 'N CARROTS HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE

The 7th Annual Pease 'n Carrots Holiday Food Drive will continue through 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.

Everyone at Cross Roads House would like to extend a special thank you to the individuals and companies who will participate in the 7th Annual Pease 'N Carrots Food Drive. Whether you are donating food, volunteering to be a drop off site, or delivering donations to the shelter, your generosity is appreciated. Donations from the Annual Peas 'N Carrots Food Drive are so helpful in making sure that our volunteers can prepare more than 22,000 meals annually!

For more information, click here, call Mark at (603)766-1955, or email MSullivan@SeacoastAssetMgt.com.

 

Amy Dutton Shop Open House
to Benefit Cross Roads House

The Amy Dutton Shop is celebrating an Open House on Friday, December 19th, from 6-8pm, and all proceeds will be donated to Cross Roads House!

 

The shop specializes in products for the home such as great hostess gifts, home accessories and accents, rugs, lighting, furniture and much more. 

 

The shop has been a strong supporter of Cross Roads House as they believe, "Everyone Deserves a Home!"

 

The Amy Dutton Shop is located at 9 Walker Street, Kittery, Maine. For more information, please call 

(207) 703-0696, e-mail amy@amyduttonhome.com, or visit www.amyduttonhome.com.

 

 

Volunteer Orientation  - January 6, 2015  

 

Interested in volunteering at Cross Roads House?

 

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

 

Find out how you can become a volunteer by attending Volunteer Orientation on Tuesday, January 6, from 5:30-6:30 pm at the shelter. Orientation will not be held in December. Orientation includes a shelter tour, an overview of kitchen operations, and volunteer expectations.

 

If you have any questions about volunteering or about our orientation program, e-mail JoAnn Rohde at j.rohde@crossroadshouse.org or call 

(603) 436-2218 ext. 107. 

 

Pre-registration for orientation is not required.

 

Please Note:  Volunteers must be over 18 and out of high school to volunteer at the shelter  

 

Click this link for driving directions and parking instructions.

 

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