TANF advocacy project garners national attention
“The problems with TANF are so big. I think most people don’t know the scope of the problems,” says Mariah Sanchez, Special Programs Coordinator at Crossroads for Women (CRFW). “Even …
“The problems with TANF are so big. I think most people don’t know the scope of the problems,” says Mariah Sanchez, Special Programs Coordinator at Crossroads for Women (CRFW). “Even …
When Gabriela was released from jail in 2018, she came out to nothing. Her husband had been killed and her son had been placed in CYFD custody. She had no …
Every year the U.S. Supreme Court agrees to review between 100-150 of the more than 7,000 cases they receive. Last October, Crossroads client and former Albuquerque resident Roxanne Torres traveled to …
“I think back to when I first arrived at Maya’s and I had no idea what was coming in my life,” says 47-year-old Albuquerque native and Crossroads graduate Dawn Green …
To celebrate the power of love in our community this February, we invited Crossroads clients to submit artwork around the theme “Share the Love”. The winning entry was used to …
Back in 2012, an interview conducted in prison changed the path for a beautiful, inspiring young woman by the name of Kristy Lopez. This interview she had with Cory Lee …
At Crossroads for Women, we believe everyone deserves second chances. We’re proud to celebrate #SecondChanceMonth! First recognized by the United States in 2017, Second Chance Month is a nationwide effort …
When advocating for others, you speak up not just for yourself but also for people who don’t have the support they need. Sometimes nerves get the best of us and …
On February 21, 2020, the first annual 2020 Night of Excellence was held to celebrate the achievements of Peer-on-Peer Support Services (POPSS) program clients. The POPSS program supports Crossroads housing …
January has been a busy month for the women of Crossroads led by Community Engagement Coordinator Dalilah Naranjo. From an ACLU storytelling workshop for clients to a MLK Day service …