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Crossroad programs are designed to meet the most basic needs of poor
Dominicans. Whether it is by filling their stomachs, treating their ailments or
giving them their very first home, Crossroads is always thinking of new
programs and ministry opportunities to meet the needs of our neighbor.
Dominicans. Whether it is by filling their stomachs, treating their ailments or
giving them their very first home, Crossroads is always thinking of new
programs and ministry opportunities to meet the needs of our neighbor.
Our Programs
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Children are the most vulnerable members of society and therefore the most negatively
affected by poverty. Once a week Crossroads distributes milk, bread and salami or rice,
beans and chicken to the children of the poorest villages in the surrounding areas...
(click to learn more about Food for the Children)
affected by poverty. Once a week Crossroads distributes milk, bread and salami or rice,
beans and chicken to the children of the poorest villages in the surrounding areas...
(click to learn more about Food for the Children)
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Haitian refugees and the Dominican poor seldom dare to dream about one day owning
their own home. Crossroads volunteer groups bless the lives of the marginalized by
constructing sturdy homes for them with bathrooms, bedrooms and cement walls and
roofs.... (click to learn more about our construction program)
their own home. Crossroads volunteer groups bless the lives of the marginalized by
constructing sturdy homes for them with bathrooms, bedrooms and cement walls and
roofs.... (click to learn more about our construction program)
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Weddings and baptisms have a deep, spiritual significance within the newly formed
Christian community. Crossroads allows poor Christians to celebrate this beautiful life
transformation by providing clothes, a cake,rings, food and post-celebration festivities...
(click to read more about the celebrations)
Christian community. Crossroads allows poor Christians to celebrate this beautiful life
transformation by providing clothes, a cake,rings, food and post-celebration festivities...
(click to read more about the celebrations)
As hard as it may be to imagine, hundreds of families are forced to scrounge for their next
meal in piles of the city´s trash. Crossroads visits local dumps, that double as a source of
food and shelter for the poorest Dominicans and Haitians, to bring them hope and a real
meal... (click to learn more about the dump dwellers)
meal in piles of the city´s trash. Crossroads visits local dumps, that double as a source of
food and shelter for the poorest Dominicans and Haitians, to bring them hope and a real
meal... (click to learn more about the dump dwellers)
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Bloated bellies, parasite infested water, open sewers, superstitious medicine... Overcoming
these obstacles to reaching adolescence is a blessing in itself. Crossroads offers free medical
care to those in need.(learn more about our medical ministry)
these obstacles to reaching adolescence is a blessing in itself. Crossroads offers free medical
care to those in need.(learn more about our medical ministry)
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Long term volunteers raise money to visit Crossroads and offer their skills to a unique
service project. (read about what volunteers have done...)
service project. (read about what volunteers have done...)
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basically care for themselves. Family members must stay and sleep in the same bed as the
end, neglected by the staff to lye on sheets soaked in days of blood or fluid. Crossroads
visits these lonely rooms once a week to cheer the sick with songs and fellowship.
Coloring books, stuffed animals and hygine items are distributed to the young and old.
end, neglected by the staff to lye on sheets soaked in days of blood or fluid. Crossroads
visits these lonely rooms once a week to cheer the sick with songs and fellowship.
Coloring books, stuffed animals and hygine items are distributed to the young and old.
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Sometimes the best thing you can do for someone is replace their dignity. Poverty-stricken
Haitians and Dominicans are repeatedly degraded by the words and actions of others; they
are made to believe that they have no value or worth in the eyes of society. It is crucial that
we not only write checks, build homes, and provide medical, but also do what no one else
has ever done for them... show them they are deserving of love and respect.
Members of the Crossroads family often visit sugar cane villages to chat over coffee and tea
and to simply spend time in fellowship. Coffee is a rare treat for the poor who may pick
coffee beans but are never able to afford a warm cup.
Haitians and Dominicans are repeatedly degraded by the words and actions of others; they
are made to believe that they have no value or worth in the eyes of society. It is crucial that
we not only write checks, build homes, and provide medical, but also do what no one else
has ever done for them... show them they are deserving of love and respect.
Members of the Crossroads family often visit sugar cane villages to chat over coffee and tea
and to simply spend time in fellowship. Coffee is a rare treat for the poor who may pick
coffee beans but are never able to afford a warm cup.
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Crossroads is always looking for creative ways to end the cycle of poverty. The Fair Trade
Co-Op teaches poor Haitians and Dominicans to make jewelery, candles, lip gloss, purses
and other craft items that can be sold to visitors and volunteers. Visit the Fair Trade web
site: (coming soon)
Co-Op teaches poor Haitians and Dominicans to make jewelery, candles, lip gloss, purses
and other craft items that can be sold to visitors and volunteers. Visit the Fair Trade web
site: (coming soon)
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Clothes generously donated by volunteers, international donors as well as local
Dominicans are distributed on a regular basis. We welcome you to bring along some
extra clothes to give away to the poor if you plan on visiting crossroads.
Dominicans are distributed on a regular basis. We welcome you to bring along some
extra clothes to give away to the poor if you plan on visiting crossroads.
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