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“This place saved my life.”
By Jessica Parker
“I was in a state of flux…” Twenty-four-year-old Jonathan says his struggles with depression began five years ago when his father passed away.…
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From Homelessness to Home at Last
By Jessica Parker
“My life before Cross Roads House was hectic.…
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Rooted in Portsmouth – Finding a place to call home
By Jessica Parker
Seventy-year-old Tom has deep roots in Portsmouth.…
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“It’s hard at first, but it gets better”
By Jessica Parker
Last year, 16-year-old Amiee’s family lost their housing.…
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“I wouldn’t be where I am today without Cross Roads House.”
By Jessica Parker
Before Kristy came to Cross Roads House, she was living with her fiancé’s parents.…
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“I don’t know where I would have gone or what I would have done.”
By Jessica Parker
A few years ago, Stacey was a full-time, stay-at-home mom in an unhealthy living situation.…
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“I don’t know where I’d be if I didn’t come to Cross Roads House”
By Jessica Parker
Jessica first came to Cross Roads House four years ago. “The first time I was confronted with being homeless and having to go to a shelter, it was scary.…
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“Life doesn’t stop because you’re homeless”
By Jessica Parker
When Danielle and Ernie were evicted from their home, they stayed with friends and family, and then in motels.…
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“I do feel like we made the best decision for our family …”
By Jessica Parker
Last fall, Jessica, Javier, and their two children, ages 3 and 4, were evicted from their home.…
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