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January 2015

Last night Cross Roads House sheltered 

88 people including 11 families with 21 children.

 
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You can reach us at 
603-436-2218

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Immediate Needs
 
Gas cards ($5-10)

Baby wipes

Diapers: Size 4, 5, & 6

Antacids 

Cough drops


Pantry Needs
 
Meat (Chicken, Beef, Fish, etc.)
 
Pasta Sauce
 
Coffee
 
Baking Mixes (Cake, Brownies, etc.)

Snack packs (Chips, Granola Bars, Crackers, etc.)
"I'm a completely different person now."

Justin on his last day at Cross Roads House.

When Justin arrived at Cross Roads House he was facing a mountain of challenges - untreated mental illness, financial trouble, legal issues, and an active heroin problem "I was in the gutter. I remember my bed was in the pricker bushes. There was a bed and there were some suitcases and it was wrapped up in a tarp. I had bug bites all over me. I was so sick. And all I wanted to do was die. That's where I was before I got [to Cross Roads House]." 

 

Justin decided to get healthy and start making some much-needed changes. He went to rehab, took responsibility for his actions, and started the process of healing emotionally and physically. With help from his case manager, Justin was able to connect with a variety of service agencies that could assist him in rebuilding his life.

 

"The awesome thing is that no matter who my case manager was they were always so focused on saying 'Alright, what can I do for you?' and I really appreciate that. They helped me with anything I needed help with."

 

Justin took control of his finances, paying off past debts and saving money so that he could move to permanent housing. He started regularly seeing a physician and a licensed alcohol and drug counselor (LADC) at Families First Health & Support Center. Justin also started working with the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team at Seacoast Mental Health Center to deal with his mental health issues. 

 

Last month, Justin moved to permanent housing. He is grateful for all the assistance he received at the shelter.

"[Cross Roads House] changed my life. It literally put my life from the gutter to the clouds. I'm a completely different person now. I'm on top of my life."


Fourth Annual Polar Grill Fest to
Benefit Cross Roads House

Don't let the forecast deter you!



Please join us for the 4th Annual Polar Grill Fest, this Saturday, January 24th from 12-5 p.m. at Red Hook Brewery in Portsmouth. A portion of the proceeds from this year's Polar Grill Fest will be donated to the shelter. Entertainment will be provided by local favorite band Superfrog and DJ Evaready, and grilled food will be prepared by several local restaurants. 


 

The event is open to all ages and tickets are only $5 with $5 plates and $5 beers.  Click here to get your ticket or pay at the gate. Music, food, and fun, all for a great cause!!

Cross Roads House named
"Community Focus Partner" for
Two Shows at The Players' Ring

Patrick Dorow Productions (PDP) has named Cross Roads House the "Community Focus Partner" for two upcoming shows at the Players' Ring in Portsmouth. PDP will be sharing the spotlight to promote and fund raise for Cross Roads House during performances of the musical "Songs for a New World" and the original children's show "Life on a Plate."

 

"Songs for a New World" runs January 23, 2015 -February 8, 2015 with performances on Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sundays at 5 p.m. General Admission is $20.00. 


 

"Life on a Plate" runs January 31, February 1, 7, and 8, 2015. All performances are at 11:00 a.m. General admission is $10.

 

The Players' Ring is located at 105 Marcy St., in Portsmouth.  For more information or tickets call (603) 436-8123 or visit online at: www.playersring.org.

 

Volunteer Orientation - February 12, 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 Thursday, February 12, or Thursday, March 12, from 5:30-6:30 pm at the shelter. 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. 

 

14th Annual Comedy Xxtravaganza 

Give the gift of laughter this Valentine's Day! The Portsmouth Music Hall will be hosting Mike McDonald's 14th Annual Comedy Xxtravaganza on Friday, February 13th at 8 p.m. A portion of the proceeds from the show will be donated to Cross Roads House. Click here for more information about the show. To purchase tickets for this event, click here or call the Music Hall Box Office at (603) 436-2400. 

Thank you for supporting
Cross Roads House

The children at Cross Roads House were delighted to have a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus during our children's holiday party this year. 

Cross Roads House would like to thank all the very thoughtful donors and volunteers who helped to make the holidays a little brighter for our residents. Whether you made a donation, adopted a family, purchased wish list items, or volunteered your time and talents, we are so grateful for your contribution.

This holiday season staff and volunteers helped to organize activities such as building gingerbread houses, preparing and serving special meals, providing portrait sessions for residents, and even a special visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Additionally, we were able to provide gifts for every resident.

We are so grateful for this outpouring of support from our friends in the community! 

 

Thank you, Pease 'n Carrots
 

Everyone at Cross Roads House would like to extend a special thank you to the individuals and companies who participated in the 7th Annual Pease 'N Carrots Food Drive. 

 

This year's Pease 'n Carrots Holiday Food Drive collected over 6,000 pounds of nonperishable food items and more than $4,000 in cash contributions, making this the most successful year to date. The winning team for the "My Cup Runneth Over" Challenge Cup this year was Long Term Care Partners. 

 

Whether you donated food, volunteered to be a drop off site, or delivered donations to the shelter, your generosity is appreciated. Donations we received from the Annual Pease 'N Carrots Food Drive are so helpful in making sure that our volunteers can prepare more than 22,000 meals annually!

 

Thank you, The Provident Bank

Cross Roads House would like to extend a special thank you to The Provident Bank for their generous donation of $5,000. We are so grateful for the support!



Pictured left to right are Chuck Withee, President, The Provident Bank, Anne Lapointe, Senior Vice President Retail Banking, Business Development, HR and Marketing, The Provident Bank, Martha Stone, Executive Director, and Dave Mansfield, Chief Executive Officer, The Provident Bank.

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