Dear friend, |
As winter approaches, the needs of our community grow more urgent. Severe weather, rising food costs, and staying warm weigh heavily on the families and individuals we serve. For many, finding warmth and a meal for their family is the only goal of the day. This is why we’re here—and we never turn anyone away. |
This giving season, we invite you to join us in creating real, lasting impact for those in greatest need. Whether it’s providing warm meals, sturdy clothing, or connecting clients with resources that build stability, Crossroads stands ready to help. And it’s your support that makes this possible. |
At Crossroads, every dollar is treated with care and respect. This efficiency is our promise that your generosity goes where it matters most. |
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IN 2024, CROSSROADS DIRECTED 89 CENTS OF EVERY DOLLAR TO CLIENT SERVICES. |
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OTHER ORGANIZATIONS MAY ALLOCATE 35 CENTS OF EVERY DOLLAR TO OVERHEAD. |
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THROUGH NOVEMBER, YOUR GIFT WILL BE MATCHED 100%. |
To make the decision to support us as easy as possible for you, and to ensure we can reach every family who needs us this season, we reached out to a few generous friends who would like to match your gifts 100% for all gifts made during November. Every $1 you give will become $2, helping us to provide the most critical services through the toughest months of the year. As we’ve seen for 53 years, it is the community’s support that allows us to rise to these challenges year after year. And we will never let you or our visitors down. |
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your gift will directly support these vital services. |
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$25 to $250 |
PROVIDES IMMEDIATE CRISIS COUNSELING FOR 50 CLIENTS. |
Like the mom who was unsure how she’d keep her family safe this winter because her housing was threatened. Thanks to you, she’ll have the resources to stay in her home and will work with us to build a more stable life. |
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$500 |
EXPANDS ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL SERVICES FOR 75 PEOPLE. |
By hosting community events with our partners, our neighbors gain access to medical care, housing resources, hygiene support, and more all available in one trusted place close to home, instead of spending hours on a bus. |
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$1,500 |
SUPPORTS OUR CHILDREN’S SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM. |
This vital program offers a safe and friendly place with daily nutritious meals for 100 kids and their families during the summer. We have learned that this meal is often the only meal of the day when school is out of session. |
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$2,500 |
ENSURES A HOT MEAL ON SUNDAY FOR 400+ PEOPLE. |
Your donation supports parents who worry instead of eat, veterans who served proudly but are now hungry, and grandmothers who skip meals at the end of the month. This is why Crossroads is here, and your support has a direct impact. |
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$5,000 |
COVERS CRUCIAL REPAIRS TO OUR BUILDING. |
Heating, critical appliances, weatherproofing that saves us energy, and tuck-pointing mortar between bricks to keep them from crumbling are all vital to our building. We are a place of refuge and support for 1,800 visitors every month. Your help allows us to offer them a warm, welcoming space where they’ll get the help they need, no matter the season. |
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Many families enter winter wondering if they’ll make it through. We hear this daily. Many don’t believe they can make it—until they visit us. |
And just like them, we often wonder if we can make it through another winter without you by our side. Together? We reduce poverty, transform lives, and build stronger, more equitable communities. Alone? We’d never want to find out—and thanks to you, we don’t have to. |
Thank you for your partnership and generosity. |
Bill Sullivan, President and CEO
And the entire Crossroads team |
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