Cross Roads House

600 Lafayette Rd, Portsmouth, Nh 03801, Usa
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Our mission 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.

Cross Roads House

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Cooking & Serving Meals

Prepare and serve breakfast or dinner meals for our residents. Some kitchen experience is helpful for this opportunity. Volunteers will work closely with our Kitchen Coordinator.
  • Weekly, Monthly
  • Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor
  • On-site, Formal
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Group Service Days

If your company, church group, or organization is interested in helping Cross Roads House, we’d love to host you for a group day of service. We regularly need help with landscaping, painting, cleaning, and other tasks that help maintain the shelter. Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator to discuss this opportunity.
  • One-time, Occasional
  • Adults
  • Groups (2-10), Corporate Teams
  • Physical, Indoor, Outdoor
  • On-site
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Child Care

Provide child care for some of our young residents while their parents attend meetings or skill-building workshops at the shelter. Typically, two to three volunteers work together to provide child care for a small group of children, but one-on-one care may be needed. All childcare is provided on-site, in public areas of the shelter.
  • Weekly, Monthly
  • Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor
  • On-site, Formal
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Donation Pickups

Transport donations from locations throughout the community to Cross Roads House. Donations vary in size and quantity and may include prepared food, bikes, or other large items.
  • Occasional, Monthly
  • Adults
  • Individuals
  • Physical, Outdoor
  • On-site
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Moving Assistance

Help shelter residents by picking up and transporting their belongings from Cross Roads House or an off-site storage unit to their new home.
  • Weekly, Monthly
  • Adults
  • Individuals, Groups (2-10)
  • Physical, Indoor, Outdoor
  • On-site, Formal
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Professional Skills

Ensure our residents have access to a wide range of services by sharing your expertise. Some services include yoga instruction, haircuts, tax preparation, credit repair classes, and more. Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator to discuss an opportunity that’s right for your skillset.
  • Weekly, Monthly
  • Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor
  • Skilled
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends
How you help The success at Cross Roads House would not be possible without the help of our volunteers. Whether you can give a couple of hours a week or a couple of hours a month, we would appreciate your time and energy.
About us Cross Roads House is a homeless shelter located in Portsmouth, NH, USA. We provide emergency and transitional shelter and services to homeless individuals and families. Our service area includes Rockingham, Strafford, and Southern York, ME counties. We also operate a soup kitchen for our residents that offers a hot, nutritious meal seven days a week.
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