Mission
FOUNDED IN 2001 BY THREE LOCAL CONGREGATIONS, CROSSROADS AT PARK PLACE, INC. IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT LOCATED ON THE CAMPUS OF ST. PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN SOUTHEAST HOUSTON. GUIDED BY ENDURING FAITH-BASED VALUES OF COMPASSION, DIGNITY, AND SERVICE, CROSSROADS PROMOTES THE HEALTH, HYGIENE, AND STABILITY OF PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A WELCOMING DAY CENTER OPEN TO ANYONE IN NEED, PROVIDING HOT MEALS, SHOWERS, LAUNDRY, MAIL, AND CLOTHING-PLUS AN ACCESS POINT TO HEALTHCARE, HOUSING, AND BENEFITS-WITHOUT CONDITIONS, PAPERWORK, OR JUDGEMENT. GUESTS INCLUDE VETERANS, PEOPLE WITH CHRONIC MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS, DISABILITIES OR LIMITED MOBILITY, AND INDIVIDUALS REBUILDING AFTER EVICTION, VIOLENCE, OR JOB LOSS. CROSSROADS IS LED BY A PART-TIME EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND VOLUNTEER BOARD AND HOLDS A FOUR-STAR CHARITY NAVIGATOR RATING. CROSSROADS OPERATES ON PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT, FUNDS FROM OUR CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT, AND INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTIONS.