Crossroads Mission ♥ Yuma, AZ

Spring & Summer 2010

A New Beginning!
F inally! A long awaited first step towards a new family shelter took place on April 8th - the
groundbreaking ceremony. The simple symbolism of putting a shovel to the ground, breaking into it,
and lifting and shifting sand had a great significance to all in attendance. An act that will result in lives
transformed and families reunited. A new beginning, indeed!
We had many friends join us for the occasion. Dignitaries and representatives from city, county, and
state entities, and board members, took shovels and dug into the ground with hard hats on. There were
many cheers and even some tears. But, without a doubt the most touching moment happened when
Myra Garlit, Executive Director of Crossroads, invited Heidi and her son to come up and be a part of the
groundbreaking. They were there to represent the women, the children, and the families that are to come to
the shelter once it is built.
Heidi stood in representation of herself as well, as she and her
son have called the family shelter home. With nowhere to go,
she found the help and encouragement that she needed at
Crossroads. She became employed, moved to her own
apartment, bought a car, and secured daycare for her son.
She had a new beginning.
Though the wheels have been put in motion, we still
Picture
by Brandy
have a long way to go. The funding is not all there
Plikerd yet, and we will continue to work towards raising it.
We’ll continue to work “for the least of these”. We’re
trusting God to bring us to the end. Your support is
the breath that keeps this dream alive and we thank
you for it. Together we’ll get there!

Heidi turns the dirt as her son claps for her

during the groundbreaking ceremony of the
future family shelter.
 Sunflowers, thanks, and more!
W elcome to the spring and summer edition of News for Our Partners. Azucena, our
graphic designer, chose the sunflower as our color theme this edition. Aren’t these
plants just one of God’s splendid creations? Have you noticed how they will follow the
direction of the sun? In our Christian walk, we should remember the sunflower and follow
the direction of the “son”, Jesus Christ, by always turning toward Him. We should be
Myra E. Garlit following the light of his direction in our lives just as the sunflower follows the sun!
M.Ed., LISAC We have combined the spring and summer editions of News for Our Partners to save
Executive Director publishing and mailing costs. In this edition, you’ll find information on our Easter
Read Myra's BLOG! Go to: service and the long-awaited, ground breaking ceremony for the Family Shelter.
crossroadsmission.org There is one page which focuses on special events and donations to the Mission: Dr.
and click on Feinberg, Poisonous Pinups, Quality Development and Sober Riders—thank you! We
"Director's Blog" also are highlighting the Crossroads Mission’s Alumni group. The alumni board and
each of its members have given this group their unique group personality. They truly
give back! I’m sending a special “thank you” to all of the alumni for their help with
special projects at the mission.
Another important section of this newsletter is the story on the food drive held by
the National Association of Letter Carriers. The postal workers in this county did an
awesome job in giving us this opportunity. This nationwide, annual event helps feed
But thou, when thou prayest, enter many hungry folks across our country. The final poundage for Yuma County was over
into thy closet, and when thou hast shut 32,000 pounds of food! Wow! This single collection of non-perishable food helps
thy door, pray to thy Father which is in
secret; and thy Father which seeth in Crossroads feed hundreds locally. Food drives of all sizes are incredibly important to
secret shall reward thee openly. the Mission. A very special thank you to the Letter Carriers Association and the postal
—Matthew 6:6 (KJV) workers at the Yuma stations! God bless you for the work you do every day!
We invite you to share your
prayer requests with us on our While you’re perusing through this edition, don’t forget to check out the report of
website. You may also call us the individual department numbers on Page 7. You can see by the numbers that
or write to us. Please remember Crossroads continues to provide services that help make our community a better place
Crossroads Mission’s special to live. With the emergency shelters, the number of meals provided, the transitional
requests: living homes, and services to those in the recovery program, Crossroads remains a
• Our outreach projects and focal point as a “crossroads” of many people’s lives! You are an important part of
special events these services as you give to the Mission. To all of our donors, THANK YOU! Thank
That we may reach the many you for supporting Crossroads with your time, talents, and treasures. Crossroads is
people who need services through
our outreach efforts and special blessed to have donors who believe in what we do and show that support through
events and that they accept our donations of money and in-kind goods. As always, remember the staff and volunteers
help. of the Mission in prayer as we continue to provide a “hand up, not a hand out”. Thank
• An increase of donations, you for helping us, help them!
especially for our special
events
That our in-kind and financial

Did you know...

donations increase to continue
the many services that we offer.
(in-kind donations are donations
of goods such as food, clothing, that we depend on your food donations?
blankets, furniture, etc.) Less than 3% of our food comes from the
• All the people involved
with Crossroads Mission Food Bank, we purchase approximately
All of our clients, guests, Please consider helping us with
12%, and 85% comes from YOUR food some of our basic needs:
volunteers, Board members, staff,
and staff's family members. drives and donations. Call Barbara today, • Food, for pantry and events.
• Jackets, blankets, and warm clothing.
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, we can help you plan your next fundraiser!
• Socks & underwear (new) for men,
faithful in prayer. —Romans 12:12 (NIV) women, and children—in all sizes.
• General toiletries, personal
care items, and bath towels.

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The Crossroads Alumni:
Helping Bridge the Gap to a Clean & Sober Lifestyle!
P erhaps you know someone who wears their
alma matter’s colors proudly. They own the
t-shirt and their cars boast the stickers. They
makes it easier to share with each other at
meetings and to bring down walls. “When
you get out of treatment you feel alone.
are alumni, after all. Well, let us introduce you Here, you feel like you’re part of a group.”
to a proud bunch, if there ever was one: the
Crossroads Mission Alumni! The group is also giving back to Crossroads
Mission. They have been doing car washes
About 40 people make up this elite group at Sam’s Club and restaurant take-overs at
that has conquered much. They have struggled Lute’s Casino to raise funds for the purchase
with addiction and at one point participated in of emergency bed trays for the homeless
the New Life Recovery Program at Crossroads shelter. Their goal is $10,000 and their
Mission. They made life changing decisions anniversary celebration and fundraiser at
and graduated the program! Now they live the Scorpion’s Faith Night has brought them
a sober life of recovery and meet twice a closer to it. Soon they will participate in
month to share their struggles and their support committees at Crossroads, too!
accomplishments with each other.
We’re very proud of them! Their logo
“We’ve got a connection where everybody is the Ocean-to-Ocean Highway which
knows everybody already,” says one of the alumni. represents well their mission statement: “Helping
“It’s like we’re one big family!” He says that this bridge the gap to a clean and sober lifestyle!”

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Celebrating Easter
W e had a good crowd join us to celebrate Easter. We shared a
good study of the Word of God and remembered together Jesus’
amazing sacrifice and victorious resurrection. We sang praise songs and
enjoyed a delicious meal and plenty of desserts. We had gift baskets
for the kids and even had a “bunny” make an appearance. Many of our
program participants had their families join them and we also had many
friends and volunteers. We served over 600 meals that day!

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A New A huge foodrive...
Way! W e had the honor of
being selected as

T here is a New Way at the beneficiaries of the

Crossroads Mission, National Association of
a new opportunity for Letter Carriers Stamp Out
help. New Way is a Hunger Food Drive once
new program for the again this year!
homeless and the needy Each year the Letter
of our community. It Carriers designate one day
is an outreach effort to collect nonperishable
that provides case food items right along
management, guidance with the mail. They
and counseling, collected 32,000 pounds
referrals to agencies
and services in the
community, educational of food - making this
support, job search year’s food drive even
help, and transportation bigger than last year’s
access, among many 27,000 pounds! THANK
others. To participate, YOU!
it is not necessary to We are so blessed to
reside at Crossroads have received all that
Mission. A person may food. We really need it,
come for one service of especially during these
the program, or for all. summer months when
This makes it possible Bob Carey, retired Letter Carrier; Postmaster we’ll be cooking about
to reach many who are Sergio Velasco; and Norm Jenkins, Letter 400 meals a day!
opposed to the idea Carrier; received Certificates of Appreciation
of a more traditional
for organizing and hosting the annual food We thank the entire
drive. The awards were presented by Barbara Yuma community and
program. Rochester. Below: Some of the many Letter
Carriers that helped in the food drive. Both the many volunteers who
New Way has been Yuma and Foothills Post Offices participated. helped. God bless you all!
approved by Cenpatico
of Arizona and we
are proud of this new
component to our array
of services. We believe
every little thing helps
and if we can help one
person not be homeless,
then we have indeed

Thank You Yuma Letter Carriers!

succeeded.
For more information
contact Rene Sonoqui at
[email protected]

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 THANK YOU!!! For your support
during the last months We
could not have done the many
special events and provided as
many services without your help.
Our promise to you is one of
accountability, transparency, and
good stewardship.
Did you know that for every
dollar you donate to Crossroads
Mission, only 3 cents are used for
administration costs?
We are careful on how we spend
because it's not our money - it's
your money, and God's money!
A special thank you to the Sober Riders for their “Run For Shelter”
fundraising event to benefit the Family Shelter. They raised and
donated $1,700. God bless you! ♥

T he Arizona
Department of
Corrections presented
Crossroads Mission
2nd Chance Bargain
Center an award for
their support of newly
released inmates
and their families.
Domingo Moreno
presents the award to
Barbara Rochester.

T hank you to Poisonous Pinups for their

$225 donation, the proceeds of their Marilyn
Monroe Birthday Bash! Neomi Shaffer (right),
Shoes,
presents the check to Barbara Rochester and shoes, &
Arian Lee of Crossroads Mission.
more shoes!
A world of thanks
to the Feinberg
Foot Clinic for their
donation of 200 pairs
of Dr. Comfort diabetic
shoes! We were
able to provide many
guests of Crossroads
and needy people with
diabetes with a top-of-
the-line pair of shoes.

A Lit Thank you to Quality Development for

their $1000 donation! Vanessa Shaffer and
her daughters, present the check to Barbara.
Picture: Dr. Dale
Feinberg, his wife
Julie Fritz-Feinberg.

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 What Your Gifts Made Possible:
DEPARTMENT JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN Memorial Gifts:
Kitchen Our deepest sympathies are with those who have lost loved ones. A memorial
gift to Crossroads Mission is a special way to offer hope to the needy in the
MEALS 12569 11199 12440 10024 10376 9872 name of a friend or family member.
Family Shelter In Memory Of:
Audrey Podolsky............................ By Charles & Sharon Craig
BED NIGHTS 925 579 614 584 538 729 Audrey”Trixie” Podolsky.............. By Charles & Sharon Craig
INDIVIDUALS 53 48 36 34 34 46 Bryan Patterson............................. By Sam & Synove Patterson
Clayton Campbell.......................... By Karen E Campbell
CHILDREN 16 10 9 5 6 12 Connie Hey..................................... By Charles & Sharon Craig
Men's Shelter David Irr ........................................ By Charles & Sharon Craig
Don Mohr........................................ By Albert Prich
BED NIGHTS 4355 3795 4097 3563 3105 3382 Esther Brand.................................. By A.C. Brand
INDIVIDUALS 125 88 113 104 86 90 Kathryn Hoppstetter..................... By Myra E Garlit
Kirsten Leigh Sandstorm.............. By Charles & Sharon Craig
New Life Recovery Program Lu & Frieda Peters........................ By De Los Faivre
ENTERED 12 16 10 4 2 1 Mary Stevens.................................. By Dixie West Martin
My Mothers Sozan & Laura......... By Dennis Burhans
GRADUATES 7 12 11 3 8 6 Nancy Kay Carlson........................ By James V Weathers
Career & Academic Center Nancy Kay Carlson........................ By Joy French Miller
Nancy Kay Carlson........................ By Larry E Oberg
STUDENTS 90 81 96 90 96 78 Nancy Kay Carlson........................ By Shirley Riehn
HOURS STUDIED 1093.25 964 992.5 1202.5 1073 1106.25 Nancy Kay Carlson........................ By Jim & Emma Case
Nancy Kay Carlson........................ By Virgil Calavan
GEDs 0 0 3 1 2 2 Robert Anderson............................ By Charles & Sharon Craig
Robert Anderson............................ By Myra E Garlit
Serenity Complex
Robert Figueroa............................. By Charles & Sharon Craig
BED NIGHTS 261 224 217 210 217 240
INDIVIDUALS
Harmony Home
9 8 8 7 7 8
Gifts in Honor:
A Gift in Honor to Crossroads Mission is a great way to honor a special
BED NIGHTS 144 140 154 144 146 133 person with a gift that will help the needy. Honor gifts make great birthday,
INDIVIDUALS 5 5 5 5 5 5 anniversary, or recognition award.
In Honor of:
Giving Noman Rockwell............................ By “Jeanne Watterberg
CLOTHES 4445 4596 3352 2679 3130 2952 ......................................................... Yuma Square and Round
......................................................... Dance Association”
FURNITURE 26 16 256 144 77 114 Every effort is made to assure that all names are correct.
We apologize for any errors that may have occurred.

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 Board of Directors: Advisory Council:
Tom Mannan, Chairman Mike Shelton, Chairman
Chris Hoppstetter, Vice Chairman Allen Brown Joan Day
Atilio Giangreco John McMarran
NUMBERS TO KNOW Robyn Stallworth-Pouquett, Secretary
Betty Denise Judi Hipp
Executive Director Doug Mellon, Treasurer Betty Furtwangler Lenora Werley
Myra Garlit (928) 726-0491, Ext. 15 Dennis Krill, Past Chairman Billy Badilla Lois Galyardt
Caryl Stanley Lynette Toepfer
Ministry Opportunities Alex Montoya Charles Craig Maggie Elmer
Chapel and Devotion Speakers, Special Charles Craig Connie Hannafin Mary Shane
Presentations, Church Events & Worship Teams Craig Crossland Mike Friends
Gene Dalbey Dana Davidson Paul Bensel
Sam Knight (928) 783-9362, Ext. 11
Geerick Anderson Dennis Sorrels Renee McRay
Public Relations & Special Events Donna Perrott Rick Parr
Fundraising Events, Group Presentations, Gifts of Mary Cordery
Ema Lea Shoop Robert Hayworth
Goods, Food, Services and Vehicles. Mike Skinner Francisco Galindo Rose Hill
Barbara Rochester (928) 726-0491, Ext. 17 Ralph Williams Frank Irr Sonya Grimaldi
Frank Orendain Tim Conovaloff
Major Gifts & Development Sally Doyle George Davis Sam Day
Financial Stock & Property Contributions, Planned
Tom Anderson Jerry Tams Stewart Bradshaw
Gifts & Charitable Trusts
Bill Donnelly (928) 210-4525

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Volunteer Involvement

Bargain Center
Individual, Church & Corporate Volunteer Groups,
Service Clubs & Community Service
(928) 726-0491, Ext. 20
2nd Chance Bargain Center & Pick-up Line
(928) 726-0491, Ext. 18 2291 E. Palo Verde St
Administration Offices OPEN MONDAY - FRIDAY
(928) 726-0491 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Career & Academic Center
(928) 783-9362, Ext. 31 Video Rolle
To Schedule a FREE pick up of Store School
PALO VERDE ST.
Harmony Home - Women’s Transitional your donations call:

726-0491
(928) 783-5906

PACIFIC AVE.
WalMart KIA
Center
Family Shelter
(928) 783-9362, Ext. 30
Extension 18 2nd Chance
Main Campus

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(928) 783-9362
Men’s Shelter
(928) 783-9362, Ext. 13
First Step Center - OPEN 24 HRS. The purpose of Crossroads Mission is to help disabled, disadvantaged and disenfranchised individuals and families
(928) 783-9362, Ext. 22 achieve a better quality of life. We are a 501(c)3, Private Nonprofit Organization serving the homeless, needy and poor of
Yuma County without regard to race, color, national origin, religious background, age, sex or handicap. (Alternative format
Serenity Housing - Men’s Transitional and reasonable accommodations available upon request.) We depend on the contributions of concerned individuals and
organizations. All contributions are tax-deductible. We are a member in good standing of the Association of Gospel Rescue
(928) 783-5642 Missions. We partner with the State of Arizona, DES, Yuma Community Food Bank, FEMA & Cenpatico of Arizona. We do not
solicit in front of stores or door to door. Please report any impostors to us immediately. News for Our Partners is a quarterly

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