CROSS (CHRISTIANS REACHING OUT IN SOCIAL SERVICES)

FOOD INSECURITY: * CROSS FOOD WAREHOUSE: THE ORGANIZATION'S GROCERY-STORE-STYLE FOOD WAREHOUSE ALLOWS CLIENTS TO CHOOSE FROM A WIDE VARIETY OF HEALTHY FOOD THAT THEIR FAMILIES WILL ACTUALLY EAT. * MOBILE FOOD PANTRIES: THE ORGANIZATION SENDS FOOD OUT INTO THE COMMUNITY AT SIX LOCATIONS, WHERE FAMILIES CAN GET THE FOOD THEY NEED WITHOUT HAVING TO TRAVEL TO THE WAREHOUSE. * CROSS SERVICES: IN TOTAL, CROSS SERVICES PROVIDED OVER 1,931,615 POUNDS OF FOOD DURING 20,318 FAMILY VISITS ANNUALLY. HOUSING INSTABILITY: * PEACE OF MIND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FUNDS FOR RENT, MORTGAGE, UTILITIES, CAR REPAIRS, AND OTHER PRESSING FINANCIAL NEEDS SO THAT INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES CAN GET CAUGHT UP WITHOUT LOSING THEIR HOMES WHILE THEY WORK TOWARD FINANCIAL STABILITY. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO 42 FAMILIES. * CROSS' SWEET REPEATS BOUTIQUE: THE ORGANIZATION'S THRIFT SHOP PROVIDES CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS, INCLUDING FURNITURE, TO FAMILIES AT VERY LOW OR NO COST. THIS ALLOWS FAMILIES TO PUT THEIR BUDGET DOLLARS TOWARD STABLE HOUSING AND OTHER NECESSARY AREAS. THE ORGANIZATION DISTRIBUTES MORE THAN 63,500 POUNDS OF DONATED GOODS ANNUALLY.CHILDREN'S NEEDS: * PEACEFUL DREAMS FOR CROSS KIDS: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MAPLE GROVE ROTARY CLUB, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES BEDS, BEDDING, AND BOOKS TO CHILDREN IN OUR AREA. * SPECIAL EVENT & HOLIDAY PROGRAMS: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES HOLIDAY TOYS, EASTER BASKETS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, AND BIRTHDAY GIFTS AND SUPPLIES TO FAMILIES SO THEIR KIDS CAN ENJOY SPECIAL OCCASIONS. THE ORGANIZATION DISTRIBUTES MORE THAN $167,200 IN NEW TOYS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES ANNUALLY. * CROSS-OVER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FUNDS FOR CHILDREN TO PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS SUCH AS SPORTS, SWIMMING, DANCE, DRIVER'S EDUCATION COURSES, AND TUTORING THAT THEIR FAMILIES COULD NOT OTHERWISE AFFORD. CROSS PARTNERSHIPS: * CROSS PARTNERSHIPS: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES OFFICE SPACE TO BRING SUPPORTIVE CONNECTIONS ONSITE FOR OUR FAMILIES INCLUDING A DENTAL CLINIC, BUDGETING, JOB READINESS, COUNTY SERVICES, LOCAL COMPANIES WITH JOB OPENINGS, AND OTHER PARTNERS AS AVAILABLE.