Crossroads Rhode Island
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With @givingtuesday.bsky.social on the horizon, members of our team are sharing why your gift to Crossroads truly matters.
In the video below, hear directly from the people who see the impact every day and learn how your support can help change lives in our community.
In the video below, hear directly from the people who see the impact every day and learn how your support can help change lives in our community.
November 19, 2025 at 3:25 PM
With @givingtuesday.bsky.social on the horizon, members of our team are sharing why your gift to Crossroads truly matters.
In the video below, hear directly from the people who see the impact every day and learn how your support can help change lives in our community.
In the video below, hear directly from the people who see the impact every day and learn how your support can help change lives in our community.
A huge shoutout to the men's crew team at Brown University for supporting Crossroads during the month of October! As a lead up to the Head of the Charles Regatta, these dedicated student-athletes raised more than $6,000 to support the mission of Crossroads.
Many thanks to the team and the donors!
Many thanks to the team and the donors!
November 13, 2025 at 6:24 PM
A huge shoutout to the men's crew team at Brown University for supporting Crossroads during the month of October! As a lead up to the Head of the Charles Regatta, these dedicated student-athletes raised more than $6,000 to support the mission of Crossroads.
Many thanks to the team and the donors!
Many thanks to the team and the donors!
In a moving op-ed, Buff Chace, Managing Partner of Cornish Associates, shares why the Summer Street Apartments are more than a new building, they’re a model of what’s possible when a community comes together to tackle the housing crisis:
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October 29, 2025 at 3:13 PM
In a moving op-ed, Buff Chace, Managing Partner of Cornish Associates, shares why the Summer Street Apartments are more than a new building, they’re a model of what’s possible when a community comes together to tackle the housing crisis:
bit.ly/4hvAE9H
bit.ly/4hvAE9H
Last week, students in Jacqueline Lucia’s summer class stepped back in time with a private tour of the historic Nathanael Greene House in Coventry. They had to opportunity to view artifacts from the French & Indian War and the Revolutionary War—and even tried on clothing and equipment from the era!
September 4, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Last week, students in Jacqueline Lucia’s summer class stepped back in time with a private tour of the historic Nathanael Greene House in Coventry. They had to opportunity to view artifacts from the French & Indian War and the Revolutionary War—and even tried on clothing and equipment from the era!
Crossroads COO Jennifer Schanck-Bolwell was recently selected by Providence Business News as a recipient of a 2025 Leaders and Achievers Award!
We are incredibly proud to celebrate her achievements and the positive impact she continues to make every day!
We are incredibly proud to celebrate her achievements and the positive impact she continues to make every day!
August 28, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Crossroads COO Jennifer Schanck-Bolwell was recently selected by Providence Business News as a recipient of a 2025 Leaders and Achievers Award!
We are incredibly proud to celebrate her achievements and the positive impact she continues to make every day!
We are incredibly proud to celebrate her achievements and the positive impact she continues to make every day!
📚 Summer classes are in full swing at Crossroads! Students are working hard toward their GEDs with support from our amazing teachers.
Thanks to your support, programs like this help clients build brighter, more stable futures.
Thanks to your support, programs like this help clients build brighter, more stable futures.
August 6, 2025 at 7:34 PM
📚 Summer classes are in full swing at Crossroads! Students are working hard toward their GEDs with support from our amazing teachers.
Thanks to your support, programs like this help clients build brighter, more stable futures.
Thanks to your support, programs like this help clients build brighter, more stable futures.
With 90+ degree temperatures in the forecast this week, individuals & families experiencing homelessness in Rhode Island may be exposed to life-threatening conditions.
Crossroads' cooling center at 160 Broad St. in Providence will be OPEN to those in need of a safe place to cool off.
Crossroads' cooling center at 160 Broad St. in Providence will be OPEN to those in need of a safe place to cool off.
July 28, 2025 at 7:47 PM
With 90+ degree temperatures in the forecast this week, individuals & families experiencing homelessness in Rhode Island may be exposed to life-threatening conditions.
Crossroads' cooling center at 160 Broad St. in Providence will be OPEN to those in need of a safe place to cool off.
Crossroads' cooling center at 160 Broad St. in Providence will be OPEN to those in need of a safe place to cool off.
“This isn’t just a budget cut—it’s a policy failure with catastrophic consequences.”
In a powerful @bostonglobe.com op-ed, our President & CEO Michelle Wilcox outlines what’s at risk if Congress approves the President’s proposed budget.
📖 Read the full op-ed here:
In a powerful @bostonglobe.com op-ed, our President & CEO Michelle Wilcox outlines what’s at risk if Congress approves the President’s proposed budget.
📖 Read the full op-ed here:
Congress must reject cuts that would escalate national homelessness crisis - The Boston Globe
Some might celebrate these cuts as cost savings. But a growing crisis of homelessness - in red and blue states alike - will drive up public health and safety costs, and cripple state and local communi...
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July 1, 2025 at 7:15 PM
“This isn’t just a budget cut—it’s a policy failure with catastrophic consequences.”
In a powerful @bostonglobe.com op-ed, our President & CEO Michelle Wilcox outlines what’s at risk if Congress approves the President’s proposed budget.
📖 Read the full op-ed here:
In a powerful @bostonglobe.com op-ed, our President & CEO Michelle Wilcox outlines what’s at risk if Congress approves the President’s proposed budget.
📖 Read the full op-ed here:
Earlier this month, we shared some exciting news: our Board of Directors will match every donation, dollar for dollar, up to $125,000 through June 30!
Now, with just weeks to go, we’re in the final push to meet our $250,000 goal.
Make double the impact today: www.crossroadsri.org/give
Now, with just weeks to go, we’re in the final push to meet our $250,000 goal.
Make double the impact today: www.crossroadsri.org/give
June 10, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Earlier this month, we shared some exciting news: our Board of Directors will match every donation, dollar for dollar, up to $125,000 through June 30!
Now, with just weeks to go, we’re in the final push to meet our $250,000 goal.
Make double the impact today: www.crossroadsri.org/give
Now, with just weeks to go, we’re in the final push to meet our $250,000 goal.
Make double the impact today: www.crossroadsri.org/give
Earlier this week, we broke ground on 35 new permanent supportive apartments at 371 Pine Street—designed for Rhode Islanders facing both homelessness and health challenges.
This is the future of housing and health in RI. When we build housing, we build futures.
This is the future of housing and health in RI. When we build housing, we build futures.
June 5, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Earlier this week, we broke ground on 35 new permanent supportive apartments at 371 Pine Street—designed for Rhode Islanders facing both homelessness and health challenges.
This is the future of housing and health in RI. When we build housing, we build futures.
This is the future of housing and health in RI. When we build housing, we build futures.
On June 2, Crossroads will break ground on its Health & Housing Apartments: 35 permanent supportive apartments for medically vulnerable adults experiencing homelessness, with a healing garden and space for health and/or behavioral health partners. Because housing is healthcare.
May 30, 2025 at 5:46 PM
On June 2, Crossroads will break ground on its Health & Housing Apartments: 35 permanent supportive apartments for medically vulnerable adults experiencing homelessness, with a healing garden and space for health and/or behavioral health partners. Because housing is healthcare.
With the installation of exterior brick now underway, construction of our 176-unit Summer Street Apartments has reached another major milestone! 🧱
Thoughtfully designed by KITE Architects, this 176-unit development for formerly homeless adults is on track for completion this fall. 🏠💛
Thoughtfully designed by KITE Architects, this 176-unit development for formerly homeless adults is on track for completion this fall. 🏠💛
April 15, 2025 at 4:16 PM
With the installation of exterior brick now underway, construction of our 176-unit Summer Street Apartments has reached another major milestone! 🧱
Thoughtfully designed by KITE Architects, this 176-unit development for formerly homeless adults is on track for completion this fall. 🏠💛
Thoughtfully designed by KITE Architects, this 176-unit development for formerly homeless adults is on track for completion this fall. 🏠💛
We’re so grateful for Waterson Terminal—thanks to their generous support, we were able to stock a pop-up shop with essential supplies for our shelter guests and residents.
Thank you to Ocean State Job Lot as well for offering a generous discount on the purchased items and volunteering their time!
Thank you to Ocean State Job Lot as well for offering a generous discount on the purchased items and volunteering their time!
April 9, 2025 at 3:16 PM
We’re so grateful for Waterson Terminal—thanks to their generous support, we were able to stock a pop-up shop with essential supplies for our shelter guests and residents.
Thank you to Ocean State Job Lot as well for offering a generous discount on the purchased items and volunteering their time!
Thank you to Ocean State Job Lot as well for offering a generous discount on the purchased items and volunteering their time!
Rhode Island's day of giving is just 1 week away! Starting at 6am on April 1st, visit 401gives.org to make a donation to Crossroads and other nonprofits in Rhode Island!
Plus, stay tuned for an exciting way to DOUBLE the impact of your gift! 👀
Plus, stay tuned for an exciting way to DOUBLE the impact of your gift! 👀
March 25, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Rhode Island's day of giving is just 1 week away! Starting at 6am on April 1st, visit 401gives.org to make a donation to Crossroads and other nonprofits in Rhode Island!
Plus, stay tuned for an exciting way to DOUBLE the impact of your gift! 👀
Plus, stay tuned for an exciting way to DOUBLE the impact of your gift! 👀
Last week, students from Rob Roy Academy provided over two dozen free haircuts to our clients through Hope Kutz—a program dedicated to spreading hope, one haircut at a time.
"I've been too embarrassed to get my hair cut for years," shared one client. "This haircut made me feel really good."
"I've been too embarrassed to get my hair cut for years," shared one client. "This haircut made me feel really good."
March 18, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Last week, students from Rob Roy Academy provided over two dozen free haircuts to our clients through Hope Kutz—a program dedicated to spreading hope, one haircut at a time.
"I've been too embarrassed to get my hair cut for years," shared one client. "This haircut made me feel really good."
"I've been too embarrassed to get my hair cut for years," shared one client. "This haircut made me feel really good."
We're thrilled to share that Crossroads President & CEO Michelle Wilcox has been recognized among @rimonthly.bsky.social's Outstanding Women for her leadership in creating nearly 300 permanent supportive apartments for formerly homeless adults in RI!
March 13, 2025 at 6:54 PM
We're thrilled to share that Crossroads President & CEO Michelle Wilcox has been recognized among @rimonthly.bsky.social's Outstanding Women for her leadership in creating nearly 300 permanent supportive apartments for formerly homeless adults in RI!
March is National Social Work Month! 🌟
We’re celebrating the dedication and compassion of our frontline Case Managers, who play a vital role in helping individuals and families overcome challenges utilizing a housing-first approach.
Join us in thanking them for their hard work!
We’re celebrating the dedication and compassion of our frontline Case Managers, who play a vital role in helping individuals and families overcome challenges utilizing a housing-first approach.
Join us in thanking them for their hard work!
March 10, 2025 at 2:21 PM
March is National Social Work Month! 🌟
We’re celebrating the dedication and compassion of our frontline Case Managers, who play a vital role in helping individuals and families overcome challenges utilizing a housing-first approach.
Join us in thanking them for their hard work!
We’re celebrating the dedication and compassion of our frontline Case Managers, who play a vital role in helping individuals and families overcome challenges utilizing a housing-first approach.
Join us in thanking them for their hard work!
As temperatures drop, Crossroads continues to prioritize providing safety and warmth to Rhode Islanders experiencing homelessness.
Last week, Gov. McKee & Housing Secretary Goddard visited Crossroads to tour our warming center and discuss the urgent need to prioritize support for our neighbors.
Last week, Gov. McKee & Housing Secretary Goddard visited Crossroads to tour our warming center and discuss the urgent need to prioritize support for our neighbors.
January 29, 2025 at 7:40 PM
As temperatures drop, Crossroads continues to prioritize providing safety and warmth to Rhode Islanders experiencing homelessness.
Last week, Gov. McKee & Housing Secretary Goddard visited Crossroads to tour our warming center and discuss the urgent need to prioritize support for our neighbors.
Last week, Gov. McKee & Housing Secretary Goddard visited Crossroads to tour our warming center and discuss the urgent need to prioritize support for our neighbors.
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Pleased to represent @CrossroadsRI.bsky.social in DC this week at the National Women's Shelter Network Conference alongside Jennifer Watkins and Ashley Rogers. Grateful for the opportunity to learn, share, and collaborate to better support women experiencing homelessness.
January 28, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Pleased to represent @CrossroadsRI.bsky.social in DC this week at the National Women's Shelter Network Conference alongside Jennifer Watkins and Ashley Rogers. Grateful for the opportunity to learn, share, and collaborate to better support women experiencing homelessness.
Thank you, Governor Dan McKee, for touring Crossroads' Summer Street Apartments development earlier this week! When complete this fall, these permanent supportive apartments will provide safe, affordable housing for over 176 formerly homeless adults.
January 15, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Thank you, Governor Dan McKee, for touring Crossroads' Summer Street Apartments development earlier this week! When complete this fall, these permanent supportive apartments will provide safe, affordable housing for over 176 formerly homeless adults.
⚠️ UPDATE ⚠️ In response to the ongoing extreme cold weather, the dining room at Crossroads' Headquarters (160 Broad St., Providence) is now OPEN to provide additional capacity for anyone in need of a safe and warm place to stay.
No one will be turned away, and we have plenty of space available.
No one will be turned away, and we have plenty of space available.
⚠️ If you or anyone you know needs a warm place to stay in the coming days, please read the following. ⚠️
With freezing temperatures in the forecast, it is simply NOT safe for anyone to sleep outside.
Our warming center at 160 Broad St in PVD will be OPEN & can provide you with a warm place to stay.
With freezing temperatures in the forecast, it is simply NOT safe for anyone to sleep outside.
Our warming center at 160 Broad St in PVD will be OPEN & can provide you with a warm place to stay.
January 8, 2025 at 2:39 PM
⚠️ UPDATE ⚠️ In response to the ongoing extreme cold weather, the dining room at Crossroads' Headquarters (160 Broad St., Providence) is now OPEN to provide additional capacity for anyone in need of a safe and warm place to stay.
No one will be turned away, and we have plenty of space available.
No one will be turned away, and we have plenty of space available.
⚠️ If you or anyone you know needs a warm place to stay in the coming days, please read the following. ⚠️
With freezing temperatures in the forecast, it is simply NOT safe for anyone to sleep outside.
Our warming center at 160 Broad St in PVD will be OPEN & can provide you with a warm place to stay.
With freezing temperatures in the forecast, it is simply NOT safe for anyone to sleep outside.
Our warming center at 160 Broad St in PVD will be OPEN & can provide you with a warm place to stay.
January 3, 2025 at 8:54 PM
⚠️ If you or anyone you know needs a warm place to stay in the coming days, please read the following. ⚠️
With freezing temperatures in the forecast, it is simply NOT safe for anyone to sleep outside.
Our warming center at 160 Broad St in PVD will be OPEN & can provide you with a warm place to stay.
With freezing temperatures in the forecast, it is simply NOT safe for anyone to sleep outside.
Our warming center at 160 Broad St in PVD will be OPEN & can provide you with a warm place to stay.
On behalf of our clients, thank you for your generous support this holiday season and throughout the year! 🏡
Your commitment helps us provide housing, shelter, services, and hope to those experiencing homelessness across Rhode Island. We are deeply grateful for your kindness. ❤️
Your commitment helps us provide housing, shelter, services, and hope to those experiencing homelessness across Rhode Island. We are deeply grateful for your kindness. ❤️
December 30, 2024 at 6:02 PM
On behalf of our clients, thank you for your generous support this holiday season and throughout the year! 🏡
Your commitment helps us provide housing, shelter, services, and hope to those experiencing homelessness across Rhode Island. We are deeply grateful for your kindness. ❤️
Your commitment helps us provide housing, shelter, services, and hope to those experiencing homelessness across Rhode Island. We are deeply grateful for your kindness. ❤️
All December long, your gift to Crossroads Rhode Island will DOUBLE thanks to a limited-time $50,000 match!
Thank you for your generosity in bringing hope to those who need it most this holiday season. 🏡
Make a gift today: www.crossroadsri.org/give
Thank you for your generosity in bringing hope to those who need it most this holiday season. 🏡
Make a gift today: www.crossroadsri.org/give
December 22, 2024 at 10:37 PM
All December long, your gift to Crossroads Rhode Island will DOUBLE thanks to a limited-time $50,000 match!
Thank you for your generosity in bringing hope to those who need it most this holiday season. 🏡
Make a gift today: www.crossroadsri.org/give
Thank you for your generosity in bringing hope to those who need it most this holiday season. 🏡
Make a gift today: www.crossroadsri.org/give
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On last night's @ripbs-tpr.bsky.social Weekly: We sat down with Michelle Wilcox, the new president & CEO of @crossroadsri.bsky.social. Watch here or listen on the RI Report podcast www.bostonglobe.com/2024/12/15/m...
Podcast: Crossroads CEO says permanent housing is ‘the only real solution’ to homelessness in R.I. - The Boston Globe
On the Rhode Island Report podcast, the president and CEO of the organization, which provides support and services to those experiencing homelessness, talks about the the crisis in Rhode Island .
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December 16, 2024 at 4:56 PM
On last night's @ripbs-tpr.bsky.social Weekly: We sat down with Michelle Wilcox, the new president & CEO of @crossroadsri.bsky.social. Watch here or listen on the RI Report podcast www.bostonglobe.com/2024/12/15/m...