In 2021
Cross Roads House provided 26,644 bed nights of shelter to 427 people, including 17 families with 35 children.
Our emergency shelter for single adults was over capacity 0% of the year.
The average length of stay for all residents was 62 days.
Donations
Cross Roads House relies heavily on the generosity of donors to run the shelter.
There are many ways you can contribute to support shelter operations, including:
- Financial Contributions
- Individual donations
- Join our Leadership Giving Society
- Join our Legacy Society with a bequest in your estate planning
- Donate Items from our Wish List
- Hold an Event to Benefit CRH with Your Friends, Family or Co-Workers
Volunteering
Last year volunteers prepared and served more than 26,000 meals for our residents.
Volunteers are a vital part of the success at Cross Roads House. Whether you can help a couple of hours a week or a couple of hours a month, we would appreciate your time and energy. We typically need help in these areas:
- Preparing and Serving Breakfast
- Preparing and Serving Dinner
- Child Care During Parent Programs
- Donation Pick Up in the Community
- Group Days of Service
Wish List
In-kind donations are so appreciated and help us meet the everyday needs of our residents.
We keep our Wish List updated with what those needs are, by season and by items they need every day.
For your convenience, donation items can be purchased via our Amazon Wish List! Order items online and have them shipped directly to the shelter. If you would like to receive confirmation of your donation, please include a gift receipt with your Amazon order, and be sure to include your personal contact information.
You can increase your impact by going to smile.amazon.com and choosing Cross Roads House as your charity of choice!
Thank you for your generosity!
Please note: we do not accept used clothing donations. You can refer to our Wish List to see what current new clothing items are needed throughout the year.
