notes: Haiti Earthquake Relief In light of the devastating earthquake in Haiti , Crossroads has sent people, along with medical supplies to Haiti. In fact, a team of 14 has just returned after spending 8 days doing everything they could to assist these people in these tragic times So much needs to done and Crossroads is dedicated to do everything we can, both now and in the future as the needs are so great. If you are able to come alongside us as we reach out to our Haitian neighbors,Checks can be mailed to: Crossroads Agape Flights SGO 12999 100 Airport Avenue Venice, Florida 34285 100% of your donation will go to Haitian Relief. ========== Our Programs: Food for the Children - Children are the most vulnerable members of society and therefore the most negatively affected by poverty. Once a week Crossroads distributes milk, bread and salami or rice, beans and chicken to the children of the poorest villages in the surrounding areas... Construction - Haitian refugees and the Dominican poor seldom dare to dream about one day owning their own home. Crossroads volunteer groups bless the lives of the marginalized by constructing sturdy homes for them with bathrooms, bedrooms and cement walls and roofs.... Sacred Rituals - Weddings and baptisms have a deep, spiritual significance within the newly formed Christian community. Crossroads allows poor Christians to celebrate this beautiful life transformation by providing clothes, a cake,rings, food and post-celebration festivities... Dump Ministry - As hard as it may be to imagine, hundreds of families are forced to scrounge for their next meal in piles of the city´s trash. Crossroads visits local dumps, that double as a source of food and shelter for the poorest Dominicans and Haitians, to bring them hope and a real meal... Medical Ministry - Bloated bellies, parasite infested water, open sewers, superstitious medicine... Overcoming these obstacles to reaching adolescence is a blessing in itself. Crossroads offers free medical care to those in need. Volunteers - Crossroads has opportunities for individuals or groups to serve through long or short term projects. Youth groups, church groups, college programs, medical groups, and people simply dedicated to working together to help those in need are welcome to contact Crossroads to arrange a way to serve. Crossroads has two large dorms on site that accommodate a total of 45 group members. Groups are encouraged to schedule months in advance, length of stay is flexible. Hospital Ministry - basically care for themselves. Family members must stay and sleep in the same bed as the end, neglected by the staff to lye on sheets soaked in days of blood or fluid. Crossroads visits these lonely rooms once a week to cheer the sick with songs and fellowship. Coloring books, stuffed animals and hygine items are distributed to the young and old. Fellowship Ministry - Sometimes the best thing you can do for someone is replace their dignity. Poverty-stricken Haitians and Dominicans are repeatedly degraded by the words and actions of others; they are made to believe that they have no value or worth in the eyes of society. It is crucial that we not only write checks, build homes, and provide medical, but also do what no one else has ever done for them... show them they are deserving of love and respect. Members of the Crossroads family often visit sugar cane villages to chat over coffee and tea and to simply spend time in fellowship. Coffee is a rare treat for the poor who may pick coffee beans but are never able to afford a warm cup. Clothing Distribution - Clothes generously donated by volunteers, international donors as well as local Dominicans are distributed on a regular basis. We welcome you to bring along some extra clothes to give away to the poor if you plan on visiting crossroads. Fighting Voodoo - The call of magic...darkening the lives of the people we serve. The Mission House Experience - (can accommodate groups of up to 15 people) a week to a year!! The Mission house is located in the midst of Villa Ascension among 1500 Haitian Refugees, surrounded by cane fields as far as the eye can see. -> Haiti Earthquake Relief In light of the devastating earthquake in Haiti , Crossroads has sent people, along with medical supplies to Haiti. In fact, a team of 14 has just returned after spending 8 days doing everything they could to assist these people in these tragic times So much needs to done and Crossroads is dedicated to do everything we can, both now and in the future as the needs are so great. If you are able to come alongside us as we reach out to our Haitian neighbors,Checks can be mailed to: Crossroads Agape Flights SGO 12999 100 Airport Avenue Venice, Florida 34285 100% of your donation will go to Haitian Relief. ========== Our Programs: Food for the Children - Children are the most vulnerable members of society and therefore the most negatively affected by poverty. Once a week Crossroads distributes milk, bread and salami or rice, beans and chicken to the children of the poorest villages in the surrounding areas... Construction - Haitian refugees and the Dominican poor seldom dare to dream about one day owning their own home. Crossroads volunteer groups bless the lives of the marginalized by constructing sturdy homes for them with bathrooms, bedrooms and cement walls and roofs.... Sacred Rituals - Weddings and baptisms have a deep, spiritual significance within the newly formed Christian community. Crossroads allows poor Christians to celebrate this beautiful life transformation by providing clothes, a cake,rings, food and post-celebration festivities... Dump Ministry - As hard as it may be to imagine, hundreds of families are forced to scrounge for their next meal in piles of the city´s trash. Crossroads visits local dumps, that double as a source of food and shelter for the poorest Dominicans and Haitians, to bring them hope and a real meal... Medical Ministry - Bloated bellies, parasite infested water, open sewers, superstitious medicine... Overcoming these obstacles to reaching adolescence is a blessing in itself. Crossroads offers free medical care to those in need. Volunteers - Crossroads has opportunities for individuals or groups to serve through long or short term projects. Youth groups, church groups, college programs, medical groups, and people simply dedicated to working together to help those in need are welcome to contact Crossroads to arrange a way to serve. Crossroads has two large dorms on site that accommodate a total of 45 group members. Groups are encouraged to schedule months in advance, length of stay is flexible. Hospital Ministry - basically care for themselves. Family members must stay and sleep in the same bed as the end, neglected by the staff to lye on sheets soaked in days of blood or fluid. Crossroads visits these lonely rooms once a week to cheer the sick with songs and fellowship. Coloring books, stuffed animals and hygine items are distributed to the young and old. Fellowship Ministry - Sometimes the best thing you can do for someone is replace their dignity. Poverty-stricken Haitians and Dominicans are repeatedly degraded by the words and actions of others; they are made to believe that they have no value or worth in the eyes of society. It is crucial that we not only write checks, build homes, and provide medical, but also do what no one else has ever done for them... show them they are deserving of love and respect. Members of the Crossroads family often visit sugar cane villages to chat over coffee and tea and to simply spend time in fellowship. Coffee is a rare treat for the poor who may pick coffee beans but are never able to afford a warm cup. Clothing Distribution - Clothes generously donated by volunteers, international donors as well as local Dominicans are distributed on a regular basis. We welcome you to bring along some extra clothes to give away to the poor if you plan on visiting crossroads. Fighting Voodoo - The call of magic...darkening the lives of the people we serve. The Mission House Experience - (can accommodate groups of up to 15 people) a week to a year!! The Mission house is located in the midst of Villa Ascension among 1500 Haitian Refugees, surrounded by cane fields as far as the eye can see.
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