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July 2016

Last night Cross Roads House provided shelter to 

94 people, including 9 families with 17 children.

 
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You can reach us at 
603-436-2218


FAQ 
 

Immediate Needs
 
Gas gift cards

Appointment books

Accordion folders
 
Diapers, Sizes 4 & 5

Bike locks

Bike helmets (Adult and Child)
 
  
Pantry Needs
 
Bottled water

Pasta sauce
 
Coffee
 
Sugar
 
Baking mixes (cakes, brownies, etc.)
 
Snack packs (chips, granola bars, crackers, etc.)
Providing the Chronically Homeless with Housing First
  
 
This August, Cross Roads House will be implementing a new program, Permanent Supportive Housing, which will assist chronically homeless*, disabled individuals to break the cycle of homelessness.
 
This innovative program follows the Housing First model, which provides long-term rental assistance and ongoing intensive case management and support to some of the most vulnerable individuals experiencing homelessness. Case managers work with clients and landlords to obtain and maintain permanent housing and connect clients with a variety of community resources like health care, dental care, mental health care, and transportation.
 
"Many of the people who will benefit from this program have significant disabilities and have been bouncing between living in shelters and outdoors for years. To get them settled safely and securely in their own apartments, with much needed support services in place, will be a huge accomplishment."
 
This program is provided through a HUD permanent supportive housing grant.
 
*HUD defines "Chronically Homeless" as: Literally homeless (in a shelter, Safe Haven, or in a place not suitable for human habitation) for at least 12 consecutive months or 4 times in the last 3 years for a total time of at least 12 months.
PDP names CRH the "Community Focus Partner" for their upcoming show
"Green Day's American Idiot"


Patrick Dorow Productions (PDP), has named Cross Roads House the Community Focus Partner for their production of "Green Day's American Idiot." PDP will be sharing the spotlight to promote and fund raise for Cross Roads House throughout the run of this show. 

The two-time TONY award-winning hit musical will run July 22- August 7, 2016, at The Star Theatre in Kittery, Maine. Tickets are available at The Kittery Community Center, 120 Rogers Road Kittery, Maine, via phone at (207) 439-3800, or online at www.patrickdorowproductions.com.

Please Note: This show is intended for "mature audiences" and not appropriate for young children.
  
Help fulfill a child's back to school needs

Help our young residents go back to school with the right tools and supplies.

Before long, it will "Back to School" time and our young residents could use some help to start the school year off on the right foot. 
  
This year we have children who will be attending all grade levels of school, preschool through high school, each with very specific back to school lists. You can help us ensure each individual's needs are met prior to entering school by "adopting" a resident child and fulfilling their back to school wish list. Lists will include a backpack and supplies, or clothing and shoe needs.

Please contact Jessica Parker at (603)436-2218 or j.parker@crossroadshouse.org if you are interested in helping a child get the tools and supplies they will need to have a successful school year.

Welcome, Marsha!

 

CRH Volunteer Coordinator, Marsha Filion

We are excited to introduce our new Volunteer Coordinator, Marsha Filion. Marsha comes to Cross Roads House with a background in publishing and nonprofit work for companies in Boston, Oxford, UK, and the Seacoast area. 

 

"I am delighted to join the  members of the Cross Roads House staff and am honored to work with such a large portion of the local community in support of some of the Seacoast's most vulnerable residents." 

 

Please join us in welcoming Marsha to the Cross Roads House team! Marsha can be reached at 603-436-2218 ext. 107 or m.filion@crossroadshouse.org.

Volunteer Orientation - August 11th 
Interested in volunteering at Cross Roads House?
 
Volunteer Emily Hill prepares dinner for our residents

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 11th, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. 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 Marsha Fillion at m.filion@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 here for directions and parking instructions. 

             THANK YOU!

Thank you to Eastern Bank for providing a "Strengthening Families" grant of $10,000 to provide Housing Stability Case Management to families and individuals exiting the shelter. Pictured above are Martha Stone, CRH Executive Director, and Steven Witt, Senior Vice President, Eastern Bank.


 

Thank you to Friends Forever for baking delicious goodies for our residents.
 


 

Thank you to Catherine Jerszyk, pictured above right with staff member Pat Ryan, for collecting personal care and baby items from her book club.
 
Cross Roads House
600 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Ph  603.436.2218  Fax  603.430.9217
www.crossroadshouse.org