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Serving Rockingham, Strafford

&  Southern York Counties

 



June 2015

In addition to assisting the families and individuals who are currently staying at the shelter, Cross Roads House is also providing case management services to 35 households in the community through a Homeless Prevention/Rapid Re-Housing program. These services are provided in collaboration with Community Action Partnership of Strafford County.

 
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You can reach us at 
603-436-2218

FAQ 
 
 
Immediate Needs
 
Gas cards ($5-10)

Walmart cards

Gift cards for family fun activities (movies, bowling, arts, mini-golf, etc.)

Baby Wipes

Diapers sizes 2, 3, 4, & 5

Deodorant

Batteries sizes AA & AAA


Pantry Needs
 
Pasta sauce
 
Coffee

Sugar
 
Baking mixes (cake, brownies, etc.)

Snack packs (chips, granola bars, crackers, etc.)
"I'm more grateful for Cross Roads than I can say." 
  
Jason on his last day at Cross Roads House.

Click here to read our latest printed newsletter which features a story about former resident Jason, a veteran of the United States Coast Guard. When he arrived at Cross Roads House, Jason had already secured a great job with a local employer, but he had nowhere to stay and what he referred to as "a Toyota Camry's worth of debt" to pay off in order to gain the security clearance he needed to keep his job. For six months, Jason stayed in our transitional housing program and was able to pay down his debt, secure permanent housing, and get back on his feet. 
There's still time!! 
Please make your donation 
before June 30th


Demand for shelter is constant year-round and so is the need for financial support of the vital services Cross Roads House provides. 
  
With the end of our fiscal year fast approaching on June 30th, Cross Roads House is poised to meet our fundraising goals, but we need your help. Three quarters of our operating budget comes from private contributions. Please click here to make a gift before June 30th and be counted among our supporters.

Families and individuals experiencing homelessness in our community continue to turn to us when they have nowhere else to go. With your support, we can provide them with the life changing opportunity to move from homelessness to permanent housing. 
  
Revenue Resources

 

Cross Roads House and Seacoast Mental Health Receive "Firestarter" Grant           

Cross Roads House is thrilled to announce a collaboration with Seacoast Mental Health Center, made possible by a "Firestarter" grant from HealthcareGIVES, to place a part-time psychiatric advanced registered nurse practitioner at the shelter. Click here to read the article in this weekend's Seacoast Online.

 

Thank You Cold Stone Creamery

Special thanks to Cold Stone Creamery in Newington for donating ice cream and fixings for our "End of the School Year" party on June 24th. Everyone enjoyed the "Make Your Own Sundae" bar and an amazing magic and escape artistry show by Bob Fellows. 
Thank You Traip Academy

We would like to extend a very big "Thank You!" to JJ Dufort's homeroom class from Traip Academy for collecting and donating food and personal care items for our residents! We are so grateful for their generosity!

Volunteer Orientation - August 13, 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, August 13, or Thursday, September 10, 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. 
Cross Roads House
600 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Ph  603.436.2218  Fax  603.430.9217
www.crossroadshouse.org