Crossroads Crisis Center Is In Need Of The Following Items

Personal Care Items (full sizes preferred):
Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, deodorant, facial cleaners, toothpaste, hairbrushes, hair spray, mouthwash

Household Cleaning Supplies:
Bathroom cleaners, toilet paper, tissues, laundry soap, fabric softener, dryer sheets, scrub brushes, Swiffer wet pad refills, air freshener, disinfecting spray, disinfecting wipes, toilet bowl cleaner, floor cleaner, dishwasher pods, 13-gallon trash bags, laundry hampers, hand soap

Gift Cards:
Walmart, Lowes, Office Max, Meijer, gas cards, Chief Supermarket, Ruler Foods, Vanilla Visas, bus passes
Please mail gift cards to P.O. Box 643 Lima, Ohio 45802.

Office Supplies:
Copy paper, stamps, pens, manila folders

Linens and Bedding:
Bath towels, hand towels, washcloths, twin size sheet sets, pillows, shower curtain liners, bath mats, dish towels, dishrags

Kitchen:
Cookie sheets, cake pans, pots & pans, mixing bowls, measuring cups, toaster

Miscellaneous Items:
DVD’s, umbrellas, alarm clocks

Baby/Kids:
Diapers size 3, 4, 5, 6, pullups, lotion, body wash, sippy cups

Please call 419-228-4357 to arrange pickup of your donation. Some of these items can also be found on our Amazon Wishlist and will be shipped to us.

Volunteer Or Intern With Crossroads Crisis Center

Crossroads Crisis Center relies on volunteers and donations to help those we serve and ensure support services will be available for the future. Volunteering/interning is a meaningful way to address the impact of domestic violence and sexual violence in our communities and there are many ways to get involved. Please fill out the form below or download the application and let us know how you would like to be involved with Crossroads Crisis Center.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Shelter program volunteers undergo a rigorous training wherein they are trained in all aspects of the shelter operations. After training, they may work directly with survivors and/or their children, be responsible for shelter coverage and security, answer 24/7 crisis hotline calls, give information and referrals, process intakes, work with support groups, assist in child care, work with youth and children’s programs, shop for groceries and supplies, assist with transportation, and provide general office support.

Another way of contributing to Crossroads is for physically working on the house, garage, yard, and vehicles. Volunteers can help with repairs, cleaning, organizing, mowing, trimming, weeding, and general upkeep of the shelter.

Crossroads is looking for individuals who are animal lovers! We have recently initiated a Pet Foster Care Program for survivors staying at the shelter. man times, survivors have pets and do not want to leave their pets behind with their abuser. We have developed a program which allows volunteers to become pet foster parents! Pet foster parents take the survivor’s pet home with them and care for them temporarily. Food and care items are provided to the foster parents. but foster parents may purchase items to donate if they wish. Once the survivor is in their new home, we will reunited the pet with their owner. We also rely on donations of pet food and care items.

Crossroads Crisis Center is under the direction of a Board of Trustees who enhance the foundational strength of our agency. Board members are chosen according to the agency’s by-laws and are responsible for effective implementation of Crossroads’ mission.

The mission of the Allen County Community Domestic Violence Task Force is to collaborate and coordinate a community partnership. Assist community leaders and their members to see family violence as a priority. The real work of community mobilization happens within the cultural context of a community. Community members and volunteers can join the task force to bring more community awareness of domestic violence in Allen County.

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Volunteers can assist with facilitation of Domestic Violence Awareness events.

  • Allen County Domestic Violence Month Kick-Off
  • Make a Difference Day
  • Candlelight Vigil
  • National Night Out

In order to consistently provide high quality services for the growing numbers of people seeking help, Crossroads needs a strong financial base. Community fundraising events are necessary to expand the dollars that are received through grants, United Way funds, foundations, donations, etc. Volunteers are needed to help contact donors, operate fundraising campaigns and work on special fundraising events.

Crossroads Crisis Center welcomes students interested in entering the field of social services to learn and serve at the agency. Interns are exposed to many aspects of working with domestic violence services, as well as administrative responsibilities. Interns can expect to carry out tasks such as answering crisis hotline calls, supporting and educating survivors, and assisting in shelter upkeep. Additionally, the agency accommodates students of other background such as childcare and marketing or business.

Crossroads invites students to adapt their learning to their interests. The agency supports individuals who wish to make their visions a reality. These projects provide hands-on learning in a professional setting, while contributing to ending domestic violence in Allen County. Crossroads has many projects ranging from interior design, carpentry, auto mechanics, landscaping, and more.