Crossroads for Women was founded in 1997 with an original donation of $75,000.

2001- Case management and housing services began for three women.

2002- New funds enabled a major expansion of the program, such that The Crossroads could then provide independent apartments in the community for 20 to 25 homeless women and their children.   At this time, The Crossroads also began expanding services provided to clients.  Counseling and life skills education began on a limited basis. 

2003- Crossroads expanded the day treatment program dramatically, adding broader counseling services for client groups and individuals, vocational assistance, and therapeutic social activities for the women and their children, as well as after-care. 

2005- Crossroads for Women created a new program for women exiting incarceration; a 12-bed congregate living site called Maya's place. 

2006- Additional funds permitted an expansion to 30 apartment units and enabled the agency to accommodate graduates from Maya's Place who needed continued services. 

Present- Crossroads for Women has initiated several new programs and services.  The Crossroads Bazaar is a vocational training and transitional employment program for women who have been unable to locate employment in the community because of a lack of training, education or experience.  Crossroads has also recently added an evening and weekend program so that women can find support during the hours when they are most vulnerable to relapse.

Mission

The mission of Crossroads for Women is to provide comprehensive, integrated services to support women working to break the cycle of homelessness and incarceration and achieve healthy, stable and self-sufficient lives in the community for themselves and their children.