A publication of
Cross Roads House, Inc.
an emergency and
transitional shelter
Portsmouth, NH
Fall 2012
ANNUAL REPORT
INCLUDED IN THIS ISSUE
A HEARTFELT "THANKS"
June 2012
Dear Sheryl,
A little over a year ago, I was sleeping in my car. Today, I am sleeping
in my adorable apartment! I am working at a job that I love which enables
me to pay my rent and bills. I use my car to drive to and from work now,
instead of as a living space.
Because of you and everyone at Cross Roads, I was able to get my life
back and look to the future. I learned so much about myself and the world
while I was there and at my age it was quite a shock!
Please convey my deepest thanks and gratitude to the staff and Chris
and Dan. I really don’t know what I would have done without you and
Cross Roads.
Ginny reflects on her stay at Cross Roads House.
I hope to be in a position to someday pay it forward!
Ginny
Last spring, Ginny found herself in a place
she never in her life imagined she would
be - standing at the entrance of a homeless
shelter looking for a place to stay. As she
reflects back on her arrival, she remembers,
“It was absolutely terrifying.”
but then to have what you think is your
support system crumble…or actually be
nonexistent…you’d think your family would
back you up, but it doesn’t always happen.
I’ve lost a lot, but I’m building back my
self-respect and dignity. Thank god my kids
are in my corner, but I’ve lost my (extended)
family.”
I didn’t even last a year; I lost everything
and ended up literally sleeping in my car for
three nights.”
Ginny had been evicted from her apartment
and her credit was ruined. She had been
assisting her youngest child with college
expenses, but that was draining her own
limited resources. While her elder children
were supportive and wanted to help, they
Ginny continues, “I’m educated, raised
simply did not have the space and resources
four kids, have grandchildren, and lived
to take her in. It was one of her daughters
the American dream…and I ended up in
Ginny had worked as a psychiatric registered
that found Cross Roads House and drove her
a homeless shelter. I’m not an alcoholic,
nurse for 22 years, had food service experito the shelter. Saying goodbye on that day
I’m not a drug addict, and I’m not menence and had most recently opened up her
was heartbreaking for Ginny, “We hugged
tally ill.” She never imagined she would
own antique gift shop. The venture was one
goodbye and there was a lot of crying.”
she lost and she takes full responsibility for
become homeless and now realizes that it
can happen to anyone. “When I became a the mistakes she made. “Every single thing Upon arrival Ginny stayed in an emergency
homeless person…my sisters discounted me. that happened to me to have me end up [at shelter room that houses twelve women.
It’s bad enough to end up in a situation like Cross Roads House] was because of a dumb She remained there for about a month
this where you have no dignity left at all… decision I made… I take total responsibility. and a half until she qualified to move into
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Mission Statement
At Cross Roads House:
We protect men, women and children of
the Greater Seacoast area experiencing
homelessness from exposure and hunger.
We provide secure, transitional shelter
for those seeking to break the cycle of
homelessness.
We support individuals and families by
providing them with the opportunity to
move with dignity and purpose to stable
and decent housing.
Board of Directors
David Van Patten, President
Suzanne Bresette, Vice President
Joe St. Martin, Treasurer
Jude Blake, Secretary
Richard Ade
Tim Allison
Michael Bean
Bob Brown
Denis Cloutier
Denis Dillon
Kathryn Drew
Zachary Gregg
Richard Hayden
Rev. Vivan Martindale
Jim McCarthy
Lex Scourby
Mary Lee Worboys
Partners Offering
On-Site Services
Alcoholics Anonymous
Adult Learner Services Program of
Rockingham County (GED)
Families First Health & Support Center
& Healthcare for the Homeless
Narcotics Anonymous
Seacoast Mental Health Center
Volunteer
Spotlight
For almost a year now, a group of
employees from Keller Williams
Coastal Realty in Portsmouth has
been cooking and serving dinner
The Keller Williams Coastal Realty team can
for the residents of Cross Roads
House. They recently increased their frequently be found in our kitchen volunteering
commitment from one to two nights their services as cooks and servers.
per month. Volunteer team leader
It’s actually fun connecting with fellow comand realtor, Michael Whitney, shared the
munity members. This is an experience I
following thoughts. “Cooking, prepping,
wish I started 10 years ago. Thanks so much
and serving have been a great experience
for the opportunity to help!” We certainly
for my team. I just wish people in the
appreciate the Keller Williams team and
community could see how rewarding it is.
their dedication to Cross Roads House.
Last year approximately 200 volunteers cooked and
served 18,016 dinners to residents in our kitchen.
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our transitional program where she got her
own small bedroom and a shared kitchen,
bathroom and living room area with five
roommates. She also began helping out in
the main shelter kitchen where volunteers
prepare dinner each night.
With the support of her case manager Sheryl
and other local agency providers, Ginny
worked to rebuild her life. Although it was
challenging, she eventually found employment. With some help from Womenade
(an organization that provides short term
financial assistance) and a local church, she
also got her car, which was out of commission, back on the road. While she stayed at
the shelter she also received medical care
from Families First Health & Support Center.
After spending just over a year at Cross
Roads House, Ginny was finally ready to
move out. The first apartment she found
seemed like it would be perfect, but at the
last moment her application was denied
because of her credit history. “That was a
major blow,” remembers Ginny.
Eventually, her case manager was able to
help her find an affordable living option.
She replied to an advertisement from a
woman who had space to rent out in her
house and as it turned out they were a great
match. Not only did she find a place to live
that is near her job, she also made a great
new friend. As Ginny describes the living
situation, “It was meant to be.”
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2012 ANNUAL REPORT
From The Executive Director
Dear Friends,
In the early 1980's, someone in Portsmouth without a place to stay
had to rely on virtual strangers to survive. A local sandwich shop
owned by John Hynes was known as the place to go for a free meal.
Rev. Gordon Allen of St. John’s remembers people knocking on the
doors of local churches looking for a place to sleep.
As the need for this help became too great, a group of clergy and business people came together to find a more effective solution. Their efforts produced the first shelter in the region
- next to Prescott Park, in the building that now houses the Players Ring theater on Marcy
Street. That group became the organization of Cross Roads House. Behind the scenes was
Portsmouth businessman and philanthropist Joseph Sawtelle. Mr. Sawtelle made the Marcy
St. building available, and later purchased the Pine Tree Motel on Rte 1 for use as a shelter.
The number of people coming to the door grew every year, and more and more of them
came with their families. Throughout the 1990's the Rte 1 campus was expanded, and transitional shelter programs were implemented. The next decade saw the addition of dinner
service and the replacement or renovation of the entire campus. To date, more than 5,000
different people, and over 500 families, have passed through our doors.
The people, the buildings, and the programs have all changed in 30 years. We continue to
see new faces, and search for the most effective ways to help them. But one constant remains – people without a place to stay can still count on their community to keep them safe.
Generous donors and volunteers have for a generation made this possible at Cross Roads
House, and we are grateful for your thirty years of support.
Chris Sterndale
Who did we serve in the year ended 6/30/2012?
Nights of shelter provided to people from
these areas.
Out of state 2%
Other NH 13%
York County
10%
Rockingham County
56%
Strafford County
20%
Through shelter and rapid re-housing:
377 individuals
including 30 families and 66 children
Characteristics of residents:
On an average night 89% were from NH
8% of adult residents were veterans
59% had a diagnosed mental illness or
displayed symptoms of an
emotional disorder
46% had a history of substance abuse
From the
Development
Director
Saying “thank you” hardly begins
to express our gratitude to all the
people who support Cross Roads House
each year. Quite literally, we could
not operate the shelter without the
extraordinary generosity of our donors
and volunteers. This past year we
once again relied on private contributions from individuals and businesses
to provide two-thirds of our operating
budget. We gratefully acknowledge
the donors listed on the following
pages who last year made it possible
for us to provide shelter to 377 homeless men, women and children in our
community.
Last year we formally launched the
Cross Roads House Legacy Society and
are pleased to list the inaugural members in this report. The Legacy Society
was formed for the purpose of receiving gifts and bequests and encourages
supporters to contribute to the shelter
through a provision in their will, trust
or other charitable giving vehicle.
Each year I am humbled and amazed
at the generosity of our donors. On
behalf of our residents and staff,
thank you!
Martha
Martha Stone
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DONATIONS
Thank you to all of our donors and supporters throughout the year.
Cross Roads House could not deliver shelter and services without your generous support.
The following is a list of individuals, businesses, foundations, religious, and civic organizations who have
generously contributed $100.00 or more to Cross Roads House between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012.
Annual Fund donors start on page 7 and Tributes start on page 8.
Leadership Giving Society
Members of the Leadership Giving Society are committed to making Cross
Roads House one of their philanthropic priorities by contributing $1,000.00
or more between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012. As members, they provide
vital financial stability and help us meet our operating needs.
$25,000 - $100,000
Michael and Susan Daigle
Lex Scourby
Seascape Capital Management
Simchik Family
The Tony and Renee Marlon Charitable Foundation
Estate of Roger Worboys
Michael & Julie Bean
Bob and Gail Brown
Geoffrey Clark & Martha Fuller Clark
Clear Channel Communications/WHEB
Dare Mighty Things
DataRisk, LLC
Kathryn & Mitch Drew
Dave and Bette Fitts
Global Relief Technologies
Headlands Foundation - Jude Blake
Josephine A. Lamprey Fund of the
NH Charitable Foundation
Key Auto Group
KittyHawk Advisors
Ed and Fran Mallon
Paul J. McKeon Jr.
O'Brien Energy Resources Corp.
Ocean Properties Ltd.
Donna Lyn Tamaroff and Michael Shingleton
David and Dana Van Patten
Vital Design
Mary Lee Worboys
$10,000-$24,999
Anonymous
Citizens Bank Foundation
Gregory & Sandra DeSisto
John Forma
Give With Liberty
Thomas Haas
Chick and Carol Hayden
Newport Computer Services, Inc.
Orion Seafood International, Inc.
Portsmouth Regional Hospital
Samuel P. Hunt Foundation
Seacoast Fundraising, LLC
Thomas W. Haas Fund of the
NH Charitable Foundation
United Way of Massachusetts Bay & Merrimack County $2,500-$4,999
Richard & Lisa Ade
TJ and Jae Whitelaw
Lou Altman
$5,000-$9,999
Bank of America Matching Gifts
Anonymous
Suzanne Bresette and Donald Gould
Anvil International
Chris Brown and Janet Day
James Baldini
D.A. Hamel Family Charitable Trust
Bank of America Charitable Foundation
Judith E. Day and Raymond L. Miller
Bean Group
Estate of Marietta F. Sewall
Every effort has been made to recognize our many financial supporters in the appropriate
categories. Please notify us if an omission or error has been made and accept our apologies.
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Homelessness comes in all sizes.
Jeff Gordon and Donnajean Ahigian
Jennifer & Bruce Gray
Bruce E. Hurley and Kimberly Weibrecht
IBM Employee Services Center
Gregory and Susan Johnson
James W. McCarthy and Monica Ness
Optima Bank and Trust
Patricia C. & Kennett R. Kendall, Jr. Fund of the
NH Charitable Foundation
Pax World Management Corp.
People's United Bank
PixelMEDIA, Inc.
Rokon International Inc.
Rosamond Thaxter Foundation
Lesa Scott & Philip Jackson
Mitch and Micky Sevigny
John Small and Philip Marcus
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Joe and Susan St. Martin
The TJX Foundation, Inc.
Unitil Corporation
Mark & Anne Weidman
Wheelabrator Technologies Inc.
Winthrop Charitable Gift Fund
$1,000-$2,499
Graham and Jean Alvord
Tony and Karen Andronaco
Anonymous (5)
Avery Insurance Agency
Baker Newman & Noyes
Karin and Steve Barndollar
Tom & Gail Beamer
Robert and Cynthia Bear
Wayne Benjamin
Patricia and James Betti
MJ Blanchette and Brian Cox
Bob's Clam Hut
Joseph & Lucy Boyle
Tom and Lisa Breen
Harold and Sheila Cail
Centrix Bank
Club Finz
Kenneth & Helen Cohen
The Community Church of Durham UCC
James J. Connell
Conproco Corporation
Lynn DeCoff
Tracey and Michael Dickson
Don and Cathy Doney
Madelyn Duzinski
Pauline Elkin
Exeter Hospital, Inc.
Brian and Chiara Fecteau
Doug and Karen Ferguson
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
Thomas and Holly Fish
Jon and Polly Flagg
Foss Manufacturing Co., LLC
Four Tree Island Advisory LLC
RESIDENT OUTCOMES
80% of single adults leaving the
Transitional Program moved to
permanent housing.
66% of household families in our
Emergency and Transitional Programs
moved to permanent housing.
Michael and April Frey
Bob & Audrey Garcia
Wes Gardner
GE United Way Campaign
Granite United Way
Zachary and Nicole Gregg
Joe and Dodi Guyton
Heine USA Ltd
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL RESULTS
Fiscal Year End June 30, 2012
REVENUE
Total Private Contributions & Grants $762,308.00
Total Government Grants
$401,157.00
Total Other Revenue
$ 5,374.00
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE
EXPENSE
Program Services
Fundraising
General & Administration
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES
David Hills and Catherine McLaughlin-Hills
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Chet & Shirley Homer
Skip and Cathy Homicz
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Bill & Martha Jackson
Judy Jellinek
Barb Jenkins and Mike Sherman
Keane and MacDonald
James L. Knight
David and Mary Krempels
Liberty Mutual Group
Long Island Community Foundation
Long Term Care Partners LLC
Helen G. MacAlpine
Sean & Kirsten Mahoney
Michael W. McGill
McLane Law Firm - Portsmouth
Middle Street Baptist Church
Douglas & Nora Miles
James and Patsy Murphy
Jack and Midge Nelson
Northeast Credit Union
Neal and Darlene Ouellett
Phillips Exeter Academy
Sue and Bill Rogers
Joanna Rousseau
Wilson and Debra Sawyer
Harry A. Schult
Wayne and Paulette Semprini
Zachary and Nancy Slater
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Tate
The Provident Bank
Pamela & John Tucker
Vigilant Capital Management, LLC
David and Margaret Witham
Heidi Zeras
$1,168,839.00
$810,093.00
$141,263.00
$181,234.00
$1,132,590.00
A full audited report will be posted on our website when finalized.
Board member Kathryn Drew, with her husband
Mitch Drew, at the 2012 Cross Roads House
Benefit By The Sea Gala.
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The Cross Roads House Legacy Society
Through a provision in their will, trust, or other charitable giving vehicle, members of The Cross Roads
House Legacy Society support the continuation of our mission to assist the homeless in our community
with shelter, food, and tools to transition into stable and independent housing.
Current Legacy Society Members:
Legacy gifts have been received from
the estates of the following donors:
Denis Dillon
Sally Crockett
Mitchell & Kathryn Gill Drew
William L. Dunfey
Judy Marsh & Kimball Leiser
Charles J. Griffin
Peg Millar
John A. Rowe
Deborah Shelton & Mark Thomas
Marietta F. Sewall
Martha Stone
Catherine M. Stulb
Dave Van Patten
Roger D. Worboys
Legacy gifts help us provide
for residents of all ages.
Programs & Services
Cross Roads House serves as both a place of last resort, and a place
to begin rebuilding one's life and work toward obtaining permanent
housing. Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, we have a
maximum of 96 beds with two shelter programs.
In our emergency shelter program, residents check in on a nightly
basis to secure a bed for the evening. Men and women are housed
seperately in large dormitory style rooms.
Beyond emergency shelter, our transitional shelter program provides an opportunity to break the cycle of homelessness and return
to permanent housing. Those willing to make necessary lifestyle
changes, learn new skills, and work toward long-term goals,
typically stay for extended periods. Our transitional program
provides private bedrooms with shared common living spaces.
All of our residents have access to basic life necessities and a
Family case manager, Erika, with a young resident.
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multitude of supportive services. These services are aimed at
accessing housing, addressing problems that contributed to the
client's becoming homeless, improving their chances of maintaining
the housing that they find, and providing for the well being of our
residents.
We provide the basics:
A clean warm bed in a safe environment
An address to receive mail
Telephone and internet access
Laundry, showers and personal care products
Nutritious meals prepared by volunteers
Staff case management
Onsite services delivered by partner agencies:
Health and dental care, substance abuse counseling, fitness and
wellness classes - Families First Health & Support
Center & Healthcare for the Homeless
GED classes - Adult Learner Services Program of
Rockingham County
Alcoholics & Narcotics Anonymous meetings
Mental health services outreach -Seacoast Mental Health
Screening & distribution site - Women, Infants & Children
(WIC)
Transportation (free when departing from CRH) - COAST trolley
Referrals are also made to many other local government and social
service agencies to meet the needs of our residents.
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Annual Fund Donors
$500-$999
Erika Abbas
Abraham Burtman Charity Trust
Mark Adamy & Holly Lowe-Adamy
Anonymous (4)
Ronald & Debra Armstrong
Bayside Distributing
Siang Kiang Beswick
Blue Water Mortgage Corp.
John & Nina Bottomley
- Margaret M. Hitchcok Fund
Maile Buker
Mary J. Carella
Gail & Jim Carolan
Cocheco Arts & Technology Academy
Congregational Church of Exeter UCC
Jane G. Crooks
Bill & Ann Cummings
Denis Dillon
Richard & Tina Duffy
Katharine Moody & Kenneth H. Ernstoff
Michael & Jeanne Falzone
First Baptist Church of Hampton Falls
First Unitarian Society of Exeter
Fish Family Foundation
Janice & Norman Fountaine
Maureen & John Franzosa
Gerard Wine Co. LLC
Diana T. Getman
Frank & Joan Graf
Great Bay Hot Tub Co., Inc.- Selectwood
Amanda Hardman
Carl A. Hyatt
Frank & Kim Hyer
Mark & Denise Jacobsohn
Shawn & Lynne Joyce
Michelle & Grant Kingsley
Kyle Losik
Linda MacNeil
William & Margaret McConnell
My Friend's Gynecologist, LLC
Northeast Creations, Inc.
Madeleine Peyroux Concert
at the Portsmouth Music Hall
Mardelle A. Pohlman
Portsmouth Rotary Club
Janet Prince & Peter Bergh
Michael J. Quinn & Karen E. Lynch
Raphael & Keriann Roman
Julie and Francis Roux
Jean E. Sawtelle
Bill & Linda Schuler
Joseph K. Simeone & Gerry S. Weid
William Smucker &
Barbara Shea-Smucker
Benoit and Andrea St. Jean
John W. Nimmo & Michelle Stratton
Truist
Unum Matching Gifts Program
Rich and Kerrie Winsor
David J. Witham
James & Marsha Zavez
$250-$499
Michael C. Adams & Robin Tufts
Adaptive Communications, LLC
Francis Alix & Stephanie Procopis
Anne S. Howells Charitable Trust
Anonymous (4)
Louise & Jacques Aquillon
Atkinson Congregational Church
Atlantic Cardiology Associates
Carole & Thomas Bunting
Charlie & Emily Cilley
Louis F. Clarizio
Donald & Kathy Cook
Jeffrey R. Croteau
Andrew & Kathleen Daughan
Sarah deMenocal
Ramona Dow
Mary Christine Dwyer
Frederick & Valerie England
Kendall & Sarah Faulstich
Kenneth & Kristin Fellows
Jameson & Priscilla French
Ted Fuller
GE Foundation
John & Renee Hall
Robert & Cathy Herold
Bruce Jewett & Jennifer Gray
Jill Johnstone
Elaine H. Kaczmarek
Patrick J. Klingaman
Leonard Korn & Elyse Barry
Craig & Judy Krespach
Charles & Jill Lemay
Kelby & Maria Longueil
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Lutz
Kathryn R. Lynch & Robert Andelman
Duncan J. MacCallum
Lisa MacFarlane
Manuel & Claire Maneiro
Vivan & Esther Martindale
Gregory & Elise McCormick
Brian & Trisha Miller
James & Deborah Moffett
Frank Nappo & Aileen Dugan
Darlene Nau
North Church of Portsmouth
Op4G
Orbit Plastics Corp.
Parsons Electric Co., Inc.
QHT Inc.
Rotary Club of Hampton
Salisbury Auto Salvage
Laura Schelkle
Chris Seferlis
Thomas & Kristine Slater
Stephen Spanos
Cyrus & Barbara Sweet
Mary Toumpas
United Way of Butler County
United Way of Rhode Island
Peter and Lee Vandermark
Benjamin & Sandra Wagner
Christina & Keith Wilkinson
CJ Wing
Kathleen M. Woodcome
Tom & Amanda Worboys
$100-$249
Abenaqui Country Club
Active Retirement Association
Ann Allmendinger
Altus Engineering, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Charles A. Andre
Robert E. Andrews
Anonymous (14)
Leo & Lee Appel
Inger C. Arky
Atlantic Polymers & Colors
Atlantic Surgical Associates, PLLC
Chris & Gene Auty
AXA Foundation
Amy Baker
Dorothy & Jon Baker
Meghan Bartels
Mary Becker
Lindsey W. Belaidi
Norma Bell
William & Jane Boesch
William & Cynthia Bouman
Rita L. Bowlby
Michele Braddock
Barbara H. Briggs
& Thomas F. Johnson
Karen S. Brownell
William A. Brunet
Atinuke A. Cahill
Todd & Alix Campbell
Daniel & Joyce Cappiello
Barbara & Richard Carmer
Lindsay Carmer
Peyton & Judith Carr
Roger C. Carter Jr.
Gudrun Carver
Kathleen F. Casey
Mary Jean Champlin
Tom Clairmont
Christine J. Collins
Congregational Church of Greenland
Cooperative Middle School
Builder's Club
Robert L. Couture
Russell N. Cox
Susan J. Culver
David F. Sullivan & Associates, Inc.
Grateful for all the help they received at Cross Roads House,
former residents Joe and Carrie were thrilled when their
move out day finally arrived.
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Alison Day
Dianne & James Dean
Anne & Mark Decarteret
Cynthia Denson
Mary DeSilva
Frank E. Dietrich
Jon Discher
Sharon & Dennis Donnermeyer
Cynthia P. Drake
John S. Driscoll
John Duffy
William & Cynthia Duncan
Tim & Liz Durkin
Jacqueline Ellis
Emerson Hovey VFW Post 168 Inc.
George & Marilyn Evans
Eric G. Falkenham
Charlotte Fardelmann
Cheryl & Wayne Feenstra
Larry & Claire Feldman
James & Sally Fellows
Larry & Kathy Feltz
First Baptist Church
Brad & Jen Fitts
Robert N. Gilbert
John & Mary Beth Gillespie
Rebecca Gould & William R. Buckley
Greenland United Methodist Church
GreenPages Inc.
Peter J. Griffin
Christine & Richard Hamel
Sarah & James Hamill
Hampton Business Services, LLC
Colleen & David Heller
Norm & Betty Henderson
Andrew W. Hertig
Linda J. Hess
David Hickey & Peggy McEachern
Bob & Patty Hickey
Derrick & Heidi Hill
Barbara G. Hilton & Douglas Prince
Arthur & Sharon Hoffman
P. Darcy Horgan
Mr. & Mrs. Richard W. Hughes
Bruce & Debbie Hunter
Jeremy & Sarah James
Anne Jamieson
Dick & Nancy Johnson
Sidney L. Johnson
James & Margaret Jubb
Richard & Susan Kaplan
Sarah E. Keller
Diane C. Kelly
Michael E. Kenslea
James & Dawn Kesseli
William & Barbara Kingston
Patricia & Gary Kish
Douglas R. Knight & Helen J. Brock
Steven & Theresa Korish
Danielle Kravetz-Smida
James & Ellen Labrie
Nancy Laemmle
Rachael Landgarten
Matthew Landry
Grace I. Lessner
Dana & Shaula Levenson
Rochelle Lieber
Peter N. Livshin
Ingeborg Lock
Kathleen Lohnes
Melvin & Jean Low
John Lyons
Madbury Community Club
Michelle and Martin O'Donnell
Audrey M. Parker
Jack & Eileen Parnham
Robert & Susan Perrier
Floris & David Peters
Ron & Nancy Pound
Kenneth & Rona Purdy
George & Evelyn Quinn
Thomas & Edith Regan
Ron & Jane Rioux
Aaron Rohde
JoAnn & David Rohde
Sheryl & Mark Rossignol
Route One Self Storage
Michael & Tamera Saal
San-D-Over Dollers Doll Club
Caryl J. Sawtelle
Jodi & Stuart Scharff
Ellen R. Schwartz
Steven & Karin Scott
Mary-Ann Sullivan
Alison & Van Sweatt
Hannah Switzer
Sylvan Learning Center
Ruth P. Taylor
Les & Sharon Thagard
The Daily Portsmouth, LLC
United Way of Coastal Fairfield County
United Way of Greater Portland
Michael and Sharon Watson
Lennard Wharton
Rebecca J. Wharton
Conni & Tell White
Robert & Christine Wickham
Thomas & Gloria Willey
Helen & Sumner Winebaum
William D. Young
Tributes in memory of:
Abiola & Olukemi Cahill
Atinuke Cahill
Margaret Green
Anonymous
William Hoffman
Arlene Friel
Scott A. Langton
Mary Carella
Robert Gilbert
Our family building renovation was completed during
the winter of 2012.
Keith & Linda Mahler
Alice K. Mansfield
William & Susan McCarthy
Linda McGivern
James W. Miller
Judy Miller
Donald & Ahdrah Moore
James & Carol Moore
Graham & Robin Morrison
John & Heather Mulcahy
Robert & Robin Najar
Margaret & William Naumes
Nelson Real Estate, Inc.
Shaw's Supermarket - Woodbury Ave
Rev. Dawn A. Shippee
Cal Shook
Maria S. Sillari & Greg F. Wool
Peter & Martha Smith
Jerry & Cindi Sneirson
Robert M. Snover & Darcy E.
Davidson
Dr. & Mrs. Kenneth Spengler Jr.
St. Michael Parish
Steppingstone Farm Partnership
Robert & Doreen Sterndale
Peter & Nancy Strohmeier
Deborah Phillips
Matthew Bell
Ronald Bourgeault
Georgette Raustis
Carrie Varney
Charles H. Reynolds
Abenaqui Country Club
Michael Bachrach
James Daly
National Assoc. of
Retired Federal Employees
Rogert D. Worboys
Jeremiah Gorman
Robert Hunter
Peter Livshin
Raymond Will
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Tributes in honor of:
Raymond Bald
Lynn DeCoff
Dominic Gerald Morse
Constance Morse
Berwick Academy 5th Grade Girls
Linda McGivern
Raymond Mullaly
Lynn DeCoff
Clients & Staff of the
- Bulfinch Family Office
Joseph Guyton
Lorraine Murphy
Kathryn Drew
Victor Collinino
Lynn DeCoff
Sally Cox
Mary Becker
Sheila Doherty
Rita Kelley
Maureen Franzosa
Emily Franzosa
Justin Gamester
Lynn DeCoff
Gerald Gouveia
Lynn DeCoff
Douglas E. Green
Chloe Green
Heather Greenwood
Lynn DeCoff
Karen Groves
Lynn DeCoff
Anita Haskell
Virginia Poe
Chick & Carol Hayden
Charlie Cilley
Sandy Hermann & Family
Kathryn Drew
Carl Hyatt
American Media Arts Corp.
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Kiley
Anonymous
William Lemaire
Lynn DeCoff
Helen MacAlpine
Kathryn Drew
John Murtagh Jr.
Lynn DeCoff
Michael Palumbo
Lynn DeCoff
Theresa Palumbo
Lynn DeCoff
Martha Stone
Nancy Laemmle
Philip Sullivan
Lynn DeCoff
Wanda Syphers
Lynn DeCoff
L to R: Dave Van Patten, CRH Board President and Lex
Scourby, CRH Board member and past President, honored
Tom Haas at the shelter’s 10th Annual Benefit by the Sea
event on May 5, 2012 along with Martha Stone, CRH
Development Director. Tom was honored for his extraordinary generosity and commitment to the Cross Roads House
mission of breaking the cycle of homelessness.
Patricia Taylor
May Grose
Chuck Tewell
Lynn DeCoff
Mark Trafton
Phillips Exeter Academy
David C. Witham
David J. Witham
Robert Young
Lynn DeCoff
Thank you to everyone who
has contributed items
from our “wish list”!
Nearly every day kindhearted donors walk through our front
door to drop off items for shelter or resident use. We rely
heavily on these “in-kind” items and they are greatly
appreciated. On our wish list we ask for, and are fortunate
to receive, personal care items for our residents (like shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, etc.), bed linens, food, and many
other assorted items. In addition, many of our volunteers
contribute the food that they prepare for our residents’ evening
meal. All of these donations help us provide for our residents’
needs while saving the shelter money. Thank you to ALL our
generous donors who take the time to drop things off. Many of
you remain anonymous because you “drop and run”… please
know how much we value your contributions!
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Thank you for your support!
The 10th annual Benefit by the Sea on May 5th was truly an amazing evening where we marked our 30th anniversary. The
gala was a tremendous success and we are grateful to all the sponsors and donors who attended our event and made pledges of
support. The funds we raised will provide critical operating revenue for our shelter.
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Cross Roads House FAQ's
Is Cross Roads House a government agency
and how is the shelter funded?
How long do residents typically stay at the
shelter…is there a time limit?
No, we are not a government agency. Cross Roads House is an
independently run 501(c)3 non-profit agency governed by a board
of directors. Two thirds of our operating budget comes from private
donations. The other third comes from a combination of local, state
and federal government grants.
State regulations don’t allow a time limit. Last year the average
length of stay for individual adults was 9 weeks, and about 17
weeks for families.
Do you have volunteer opportunities and if so
how can I get involved?
Yes, we welcome volunteers! Most volunteers work in our kitchen
either prepping, cooking or serving dinner. Monthly, we offer a
one-hour volunteer orientation that includes a shelter tour, an
overview of kitchen operations and volunteer expectations.
What is the best way to support the shelter?
The number one type of support we need is financial. Two thirds
of our operating revenue comes from private donations from individuals and businesses. Donations at all levels are appreciated!
What types of items can be donated?
We have a “wish list” on our website that includes all the things
that we need to help us run the shelter. In addition, we include
an “immediate needs” list as part of our monthly email newsletter. The items that we typically need most often are personal
care products for our residents, twin size sheets and blankets, bath
towels, and food.
When can I drop off a donation?
Any time! We are open seven days a week, 365 days a year.
Which types of gift cards are most needed?
Gift cards to gas stations, Wal-Mart and Rite Aid are in greatest
demand.
Can someone from Cross Roads House come
to speak to my company/church/school/civic
organization?
Yes! We welcome the opportunity to share information about the
shelter. We can come to you…or groups are welcome to come to
the shelter for a tour.
What are the most significant factors
contributing to a person becoming homeless?
People coming to the shelter have typically encountered a
combination of problems that have led to their becoming homeless.
The most common are: family issues; physical or mental illness;
unemployment or insufficient wages; and substance abuse. Almost
everyone at the shelter struggles with the high cost of local rents.
How do you help beyond offering people a place
to sleep?
Once someone becomes a resident at Cross Roads House, they have
access to a vast array of supportive services. (See page six for a full
list.) Our case managers assess critical needs and help residents
get the services they need. Case managers also help residents set
goals and create a plan to return to stable housing.
What is the best way to keep up to date on
shelter activities, volunteer opportunities, and
shelter needs?
Sign up to receive our monthly email newsletter by sending your
name and email address to: [email protected]. We will
never release your address to anyone else.
Do you accept furniture and used clothing?
No, but we can refer you to several other agencies nearby that do.
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Non-Profit
Organization
U.S. Postage Paid
Permit No. 161
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Cross Roads House, Inc.
600 Lafayette Road
Portsmouth, NH 03801-5435
603.436.2218
ANNUAL REPORT INCLUDED
CROSS ROADS HOUSE
30 YEARS OF PROVIDING NEW DIRECTION
FOR THE HOMELESS IN OUR COMMUNITY
Join us today in breaking the cycle of homelessness!
* Make a cash donation *Volunteer *Provide items from our wish list
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To view the stories of these past residents and others, visit our website at
www.crossroadshouse.org and watch our 2012 video.