Fall 2006 Crossroads Mission Newsletter

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A fter walking the Grand Canyon from rimto rim in 17 hours as a warm-up, 80 yearold Bill Anderson embarked on his third longdistance ride for Crossroads Mission

Bill started his amazing trek on June 19th, 2006at the U.S.-Mexico border at Andrade,California. He made it to the U.S.-Canadaborder and returned to the finish line here atCrossroads Mission on Tuesday July 10th. Itwas almost a month of daily long-distanceriding through sometimes harsh weather anddifficult terrains.

Bills hope to raise awareness to homelessnessand raise funds for CrossroadsMission has been accomplishedthree times now. All of us here

at Crossroads Mission areproud of Bill for his inspiringaccomplishments. Wecouldnt thank him enough.All we can say is Bill,

God bless you!

PICTURES:

1) Bill during the trip.

2) The clients andstaff welcomedBill back at CRM.

3) Bill celebrated theend of his journeywith Bill EsmeierJr. (left) and KelbyCarley (right), who werehis backup crew.

4) During the appreciationdinner held at Britain'sFarm on 7/16/06, theCrossroads Board ofDirectors memberspresented a plaque toBill. From left: RalphWilliams, Myra Garlit,

Bill, Gene Dalbey, andCharles Craig.

5) Bills wife Beryl was also awarded a commemorativescrapbook of the trip in appreciation of her support ofBills efforts to help Crossroads Mission.

6) Beryl and Bill during the appreciation dinner.

7) Bill and Roy Tyler talk over the phone with CaliforniaCongressman Duncan Hunter, who called tocongratulate Bill on his accomplishment.

A special thank you to all those who donated toCrossroads in support of Bill and to The Sun, KYMA,KSWT, & Clear Channel Radio for their media coverage.

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Seeing Daniel with a backpack and laptop on hand, walking into his graphicdesign class at Arizona Western College, you would never imagine he washomeless last year - but he was.

Up until 8th grade, Daniel was your average teenager that worried about his

grades and graduating middle school. He describes his life as wonder-years-like.His life changed when his mother separated from the man he thought was his fatherThey had to leave their good neighborhood and moved into a neighborhood thatexposed Daniel to gangs and drugs. Daniel stopped caring and started ditchingschool. Soon the ditching escalated to stealing, and beer runs until he finally droppout of school during his junior year in high school. By the time he was 19 years old

Daniel had started using drugs.

I was careless. I didnt care about my friends, my family or anything.only cared about the feeling I got when I got high. All the money I

made I would use to get high, confesses Daniel. At first I wassmoking it, then I was slamming it(injecting it).

It wasnt long before he found himself homeless. When I was

high, I pushed myself away. I tried to fix my life by moving frCalifornia to here but it only got worst. Pretty soon I startedselling (drugs). He lived with friends but he alwaysoverstayed his welcome. I never took responsibility, nevepaid rent or anything and thats why they kicked me out, says.

Now, at age 23 Daniel earned his GED with the help of Career and Academic Center, he completed the 120 dayresidential Recovery Program, and is now taking part in thetransitional housing for men program and living at theSerenity House. The GED was just the beginning of a newlife for Daniel. He is now a full time student at ArizonaWestern College and is much closer to God. Now Im

committed to education and bettering myself. Im learniabout the responsibility of paying rent at the SerenityHouse. Before, I chose to go my own way, now I walkwith God. I have fear of being on the streets again. I wdrowning in my many sorrows, but today thanks to theMission I look forward to a better tomorrow.

College and a Better Tomorrow for Daniel

300 New Pi l low s!Thanks to Lance

McLaren our clients and

guests enjoyed theprivilege of sleeping on abrand new pillow! Lance

collected and donated300 pillows as part of a

project challenge for BoyScouts Troop #57. You

too can make adifference through your

fundraiser or specialdrive. Call Barbara

Rochester to find outwhat you could do to

help the needy and thehomeless. THANK YOU!

I was

careless.

I didnt careabout my

friends, my

family or

anything.-Daniel

The Community Coalition to EradicateMethamphetamines from our Community

presents a

METH CONFERENCEOctober 19, 20068:30 AM - 3:30 PM

At Yuma County Public Works4343 S. Avenue 5 1/2 E

Registration begins at 7:30 AM.Lunch will be served FREE.

RSVP at (928) 783-9362, Ext. 32

Get involved! There will be keynotespeakers, information, and action

committees formed.


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By Renee McRayAdvisory Council Member, Crossroads Mission

o it came to be with nothing but adream whispered in a night time

prayer, dear Lord, show me a way tobring hope to those who have none, forthough I am weak, Thou art strong.

A humble prayer, maybe but a softbreath spoken in love, a hope to givehope. From that whisper came a spark.So it was, that from a few dedicated soulsthe dream of a warm bowl of soup, a barof soap for a hot bath and the comfortonly found in salvation ignited the firethat is Crossroads Mission today.

This is a dream realized by manyhands reaching out into the darkness,shining light into every dark corner,

reaching out to guide and comfort thosethat are weak, weary and lost in theshadows. Crossroads Mission has grownto be what it is today by the prayers, andthe labor of love offered in manydifferent ways, by many different people,each one picking up the flame andcarrying it as far as they can go.

Crossroads means to me that thoughI have no great financial means I can stillmake a difference in the lives of thoseless fortunate then myself. I can offer myvoice to help spread the word. I can offer

the sweat off my brow. I can give thelove in my heart. Most importantly, I canshare the hope of salvation and I, too, canmake a difference.

So I challenge you to join in thedream that has grown from a simpleprayer. Maybe you can only pray or offera few dollars, or cheer on theaccomplishments of another. Whateveryour gift may be remember that it onlytook a whisper to spark a flame and youtoo can make a difference.

The Dream

Thank you XiZeta Sorority

Thanks to theladies of the Xi

Zeta Sorority whocollected anddonated two

baskets full ofsoap, deodorant,

shampoo,toothbrushes, and

more for use in

both our shelters.

A New MinistryFrom Crossroads Mission!

When someone is hungry, has noplace to stay, or has lost hopeand control of their life, its hard tobelieve in a God of love. Matthew 25:45tells us that if we do something for thosein need, we are doing it for God Himself.

People of many backgrounds cometo our doors when they are at acrossroads in their life. Our purpose isto help them achieve a better quality oflife. Because of this, we have createdHis Hands Extended Ministry as partof our commitment to God and to ourcommunity.

Through this ministry we want to

be an extension to the areas churches inhelping the poor and needy. Since theyare often the first point of contact forpeople in need, we are making ourservices available to them.

Let us talk to you about our manyservices and programs. We would behappy to share with you one-on-one oreven to an entire congregation. Call ustoday at (928) 783-9362, Ext. 32, or visiour website at

www.crossroadsmission.org. We wantto be a partner to the entire faithcommunity of Yuma. Together we canmake a difference and we can reachmore people for Christ.

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO:

For holding the 3rd. AnnualGOLF SCRABBLE at

Cocopah RV & Golf Resortto benefit Crossroads

Mission! Thank you to all ofthe players and

congratulations to all thewinners!

There are numerous people, churches, organizations andbusiness that have helped us throughout the summer. We wato say THANK YOU to everyone. We couldnt possibly name yall but you are certainly in our hearts and in our prayers!

Thank You To: For Their Support in:

Arizona Western College Hosting the Day of ChampionsBlind Smart, Rick Butler Donation of blinds for our Detox meeting room

Champion Church Providing a BBQ & ice cream social for us on 7/4/

John Phipps Auctioneers Conducting our Live Auction on June 17

Ken Rosevear, Chamber of Commerce Special speaker at our summer training

Main Street Cinema Fundraising event with Cars & Nacho Libre movie

NAACP - Yuma Collaboration and invitation to Juneteenth

Tylers Taste of Texas, Roy Tyler Hosting our Live Auction on June 17

Yuma Community Foundation Making a grant available to Crossroads Mission


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Wor t hy Rec ogni t ions a t Crossroads

To MYRA GARLIT:The Crossroads MissionBoard of Directors presenteda recognition award letter to

Executive Director MyraGarlit during the PastorAppreciation Banquet.Myras performance asleader of the Mission wasapplauded by all the Boardmembers, who each signedthe recognition. Myra waspleasantly surprised. Way togo Myra!LEFT: Tom Mannan,Chairman of the Board,

presents the award to Myra.

Congratulations to Thelma Franklyn forbeing awarded the Crossroads MissionsDove Award. Thelma works as a receptionistat the administration offices. She has beenvolunteering faithfully since 2002. She isvery professional and knows just who toconnect each caller to. Thelma has been

volunteering in the community for more than10 years and we are proud to be included inher weekly schedule. Thank you Thelma! Itis through volunteers like you thatCrossroads Mission truly makes adifference. God bless you!PICTURE: Executive DirectorMyra Garlit (left) and TammyBayne, Human ResourceCoordinator (right) present flowers andthe Dove Award to Thelma (center).

A Salu t e t o Thelm a, Out st and ing Volunt eer

Demonstrating Outstanding Volunteer Excellence

A specialrecognition andthank you to ourmany wonderfulvolunteers, withoutwhom we would nobe able to do allthat we do.

GOD BLESS EACH

ONE OF YOU!

On August 15th we had the honor of hostingan elegant banquet for the Pastors of ourcommunity at the Yuma Golf & Country Club.This unprecedented blessing was possiblethanks to an anonymous donor whosponsored the event. Thank you Friend,because of you our faith network is stronger,which makes our community also stronger.

A Blessed Time at the Pastor

Appreciation Banquet:

Thank you also to Janet Jones StrAmbassadors (top, left), theCrossroads Choir (bottom, left), anDeidre & Danielle Craig (top) whoprovided the wonderful entertainme


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Upcoming Events:Upcoming Events:

We invite you to share yourprayer requests with us on ourwebsite. You may also call us owrite to us. We will pray for theconstantly! Please rememberCrossroads Missions specialrequests: This Thanksgiving season

That we may be ready to host the 3 dof Thanksgiving and that during thosedays, and the entire holiday season, may be able to reach out to thehomeless and the needy. Pray that tmay be willing to make changes in thlives that will result in a better quality life, and that they may find God.

All the people involved withCrossroads MissionAll of our clients, guests, volunteers,Board members, staff, staff familymembers and donors.

But thou, when thou prayest, enter into th

closet, and when thou hast shut thy door

pray to thy Father which is in secret; and

Father which seeth in secret shall rewar

thee openly. Matthew 6:6 (KJV)

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction,

faithful in prayer. Romans 12:12 (NIV


You Can Receive an Arizona Tax Credit of Up to $400

2006 will be gone shortly. It wont be long before we start filing our taxes for this year.Remember that A.R.S. Section 43-1088, designed to help the working poor, is still inplace. This allows you to donate up to $400 to Crossroads Mission and declare it as a tax credit on your state taxes

Thats right! You can receive up to $400 back from Arizona as a tax refund when you itemize your deductions. Yo

do need to have paid to Arizona at least the amount you donate.

Its not to early to plan ahead for your 2006 income tax return. Remember the deadline: December 31, 2006.

Send your donation along with this completed form today! For more information call Bill at (928)

726-0491, Ext. 13. Remember the deadline: December 31, 2006.BILL ESMEIERFinance Director

TAX CREDIT DONATION CARD

Participants Name: _______________________________________________________ Social Security # ____________________ Last Name First Name MI (For Tax Record

Address: _______________________________________ City, State, Zip: ______________________ Phone # _______________

The maximum Arizona State tax credit is $400 per year, which is determined on the base you established previously, in donating to charitable nonprofit organizations.These donations are pursuant to A.R.S. Section 43-1088. Donations must be postmarked or delivered to Crossroads Mission by December 31, 2006 to be claimed as acredit for this year. Participating donations will be used for covering general expenses of Crossroads Mission, a 501 C(3) organization. Our administrative costs are lessthan 10%.

Amount: ______________________ Check Number: ________________

MAIL TO: Crossroads MissioP.O. Box 1161, Yuma, AZ 85366-116

These are the next major events that we have planned, orthat will benefit Crossroads Mission. Be a part of them!

Sep. 27, 20066 - 8 PMFamily Shelter

Free Parenting Classes, Open to the PublicBe a better parent! Sign up today. Class meets every Wed. &Fri. for 3 weeks. Call Jenny Hilpert at 783-9362, Ext. 19

Sep. 30, 20068:30 - 9:30 AMCivic Center

8th Annual Blessing of the BikesHosted by 3-Bros Cycles. Events to follow blessing will be aPoker Run, Auction, 50/50 Drawing. $10 Poker Run, $25 for all.

Oct. 27, 2006Starting at 6 PMCrossroads Mission

Crossroads Mission Harvest FestivalA time for fun with prizes, candy, activities, and games. All is freeand is open to the public.

Oct. 28, 2006Sign in 10 AMBobbys Harley Davidson

Sober Riders MC Yuma Crews Run For Shelter VHigh hand, low hand, and 50/50 raffle prizes. Live band, goodfood and great fun! Last hand drawn at 4 PM at Lutes Casino.

Nov. 7, 2006

All Day

Election Day

Exercise your freedom and vote!

Nov. 21-23, 200610 AM - 1PMCrossroads Mission

3 Days of Thanksgiving CelebrationOur biggest event of the year! We will serve delicious feasts tohundreds of men, women, and children. All is free, open to public.

Dec. 22, 2006Starting at 7 PMCrossroads Mission

Homeless Memorial DayAn event to remember all those who have died homeless orbecause of their addiction.

Dec. 23-25, 200610 AM - 1 PMCrossroads Mission

3 Days of Christmas CelebrationBesides serving delicious feasts, we will also give out gifts to thechildren on Christmas Day.

Jan 19-21Starting at 10 AMDowntown Yuma

Lettuce Days FestivalLook for our booth on Saturday Jan. 20 at the festival, where wewill be selling fresh salads for only $2.00!


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What your gifts made possible

DEPARTMENTMAY06

JUN06

JUL06

Kitchen

Meals 7,519 7,677 7,67

Family Shelter

Bed Nights 593 740 1,12

Individuals 41 24 26

Children 20 25 18

Mens Shelter

Bed Nights 726 695 886

Individuals 130 122 146

New Life Recovery Program

Program Enter 20 23 21

Graduates 4 6 14

Career & Academic Center

Students 56 54 65

Hours Studied 575.5 538.5 669.2

GEDs 1 1 1

Serenity House

Bed Nights 212 210 248

Individuals 7 7 8

Harmony House * NEW!*

Bed Nights 0 0 90

Individuals 0 0 3

Giving

Clothes 1,205 1,141 770

Furniture 31 63 30

Every effort is done to assure that all the names in this Memorial & Honorable Gifts

section are correct. We apologize for any errors that may have occurred.

Memorial GiftsIn Memory Of The Kind Gift OfBill Edwards .................Bonnie J. Edwards

David Tollestrup...........Larry & Shirley Nelson

David Tollestrup...........Norman & Priscilla Jacobson

Doug Hardin.................Terri L Frazier/Full Circle Health

L.O. "Peter" Power.......Alma Rosalie Morgan

L.O. "Peter" Power.......Brian Whitney

L.O. "Peter" Power.......James & Judith Marks

L.O. "Peter" Power.......Louie & Helen Kehl

L.O. "Peter" Power.......Mrs. Clinton Morris

L.O. "Peter" Power.......N Richard & Margaret JohnsonL.O. "Peter" Power.......Phillip & Deborah Townsend

L.O. "Peter" Power.......Roberta Crowder

L.O. "Peter" Power.......SG & HL Boskovich

Richard Colby ..............SG & HL Boskovich

Richard Howard ...........Charles & Sharon Craig

Richard Stallworth........Charles & Sharon Craig

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The purpose of Crossroads Missionto help disabled, disadvantaged adisenfranchised individuals afamilies achieve a better quality of lWe are a 501(c)3, Private Nonprofit Organization serthe homeless, needy and poor of Yuma County wit

regard to race, color, national origin, religious backgroage, sex or handicap. (Alternative format and reasonaccommodations available upon request.) We depenthe contributions of concerned individuals organizations. All contributions are tax-deductible. are a member in good standing of the AssociatioGospel Rescue Missions. We partner with the StaArizona, DES, Yuma Community Food Bank, FEMCenpatico of Arizona. We do not solicit in front of sor door to door. Please report any impostors toimmediately. News for Our Partners is a quapublication for the friends and supporters of CrossroMission. We welcome comments about the content onewsletter. If there are issues you want to hear aplease let us know.

Vis i t us a t : w w w.c rossroadsmiss ion .o rg

Contact ustohelp orfor help...

Ministry OpportunitiesChapel and Devotion Speakers,Special Presentations, Church Events& Worship Teams

Sam Knight

(928) 783-9362, Ext. 35

Public Relations& Special EventsFundraising Events, GroupPresentations, Gifts of Goods, Food,Services and Vehicles.

Barbara Rochester

(928) 726-0491, Ext. 17

Special Projects

& DevelopmentFinancial Stock & PropertyContributions, Planned Gifts &Charitable TrustsBill Esmeier

(928) 726-0491, Ext. 13

Volunteer InvolvementIndividual, Church & CorporateVolunteer Groups, Service Clubs &Community Service

Janet Ward

(928) 726-0491, Ext. 20

Career & Academic Ctr.

(928) 783-9362, Ext. 31

Harmony House

(928) 783-5492

Family Shelter(928) 783-9362, Ext. 30

Mens Shelter(928) 783-9362, Ext. 13

Recovery Center(928) 783-9362, Ext. 22

Serenity Housing

(928) 783-5642

Tom Mannan, ChairmanDennis Krill, Vice Chairman

Board of Directors:Mike FriendsChairman

Alan BrownAnthony Young

Betty DeNiseBill BusterBonnie BeanCaryl StanleyDale SandahlDevon Howard

Frank IrrFrank OrendainJoan DayJoanne StoverLenora Werley

Lynette ToepferMike SheltonPaul BenselPaul HeebinkRenee McRayStewart Bradshaw

Advisory Council:

Gene Dalbey

PastChairman

Charles Craig

Chris Hoppstetter

Ema Lea Shoop

Jerry Wright

Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Do you know someone with an addiction problem?

W E C A N H EL P !We offer a comprehensive drug and alcohol recovery program

that includes safe, monitored detoxification and individualcounseling. Call 783-9362, Ext. 22 for more information, or visit

us anytime, 944 S. Arizona Ave.

The New Life Recovery Program

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PAIDYuma, AZPermit No. 1

Over 45 Years of Service 1959-2004

P.O. Box 1161 . Yuma, AZ 85365-1161

You Can Help Us

This Thanksgiving

Sarah Lydick, SecretaryDoug Mellon, Treasurer

Joanne Jett

John Wiser

Mario Ybarra

Ralph Williams

Rev. Rick Seltzer

Tom Anderson

The 3 Days of

Thanksgiving

November 21-2310 AM - 1 PM

Be a part of our biggest event ofthe year. You can help us by

volunteering one day, or all threedays. Positions in cooking,

serving, hostess, cleaning,and more are still vacant.Get your whole family or

group involved. Youll find ita blessing to be a

blessing!Call Jan today

to sign up:(928) 726-0491

Ext. 20

RESCUEMember of the Association of Gospel

Rescue Missions. www.agrm.org

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Fall 2006 Crossroads Mission Newsletter