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“People at work notice my tattoos all of the time. I feel embarrassed when they ask me questions about them.”
Take a few minutes to listen to this POWERFUL NPR Story Corp interview with Dawn Maestes and a client. Dawn works with the women at The Crossroads and Maya’s Place to remove gang related tattoos that limit employability and acceptance in the community. Lazarus Tattoo Removal makes it possible for the women to have their tattoos removed in exchange for volunteer service and a discounted fee. Despite this generous offer, many women (due to minimum wage earnings,) still struggle to afford the discounted rate. Would you like to support...
read moreWhen was the last time YOU paid $5 for a killer haircut?
Support Crossroads for Women and get your mane tamed at one of the hippest hair studios in ABQ. Check it out: Pin It Up Hair Studio All Ages...
read moreThey cannot do it alone and we cannot do it without your support…
WE NEED YOUR HELP! Crossroads is a good investment with positive returns for the entire community. Currently it costs between $60 and $82 a day to house a woman at the Metropolitan Detention Center (aka County Jail) – with no rehabilitative services. Crossroads can house women for far less than that – while at the same time providing the skills and support they need to move forward with their lives. We believe in what we do. We believe in the women we work with, and the women learn to believe that they really do have worth, and that they...
read moreFirst Baptist Volunteers Put a Shine on CRFW Backyard
This weekend some hard working volunteers from First Baptist Church West Albuquerque pushed the refresh button on our backyard space. Feels good to hold groups, meetings and special events in such a beautiful backyard. A giant THANK YOU to all of the very special people at FBCWA for keeping us close to your...
read moreSITEL Supports Students at Crossroads for Women
The women and children at Crossroads are working hard to earn GED’s, college degrees, and just plain good grades. On the path to academic achievement, many struggle to afford the supplies needed to ensure success. A heartfelt THANK YOU goes out to Kathleen Hawkins & SITEL Corporation from all of the students at Crossroads for Women! Your collection of pens, pencils, paper, folders and binders came at exactly the right...
read moreDigital Marketing Technologists…with Heart!
The digital marketing technologists at www.launchladies.com recently donated all proceeds from web reviews conducted in the months of December and January! A big shout out to Jasper Blake, Meredith Eisenberg and everyone who tweaked their “online empires” during those cold winter months. THANK YOU for keeping Crossroads for Women close to your...
read moreMayor Recognizes CRFW Volunteers
On April 9th, 2013 Mayor Berry celebrated a very special group of Crossroads for Women volunteers. For more than ten years, the employees of Winslow Wood & Associates have been showing up in support of a population that most people would rather not have to think about. All of the women in the Crossroads have been homeless and most have been incarcerated, with the added burden of addiction and mental health issues. Our society is not always kind to women in these circumstances, and so often the homeless are simply seen as an...
read moreTerrific Windstorm Fails to Dash Easter Enthusiasm
WOW! Despite a 70mph windstorm, we had a blast at this year’s Easter celebration! A heartfelt THANK YOU to all of our wonderful supporters & volunteers who helped make it happen: Soroptimists of Albuquerque The Evening Optimists of Albuquerque Sandra’s School of Dance Winslow Wood & Associates, Llc Kathleen Sanchez & PS Custom Homes, Inc. Sam’s Club Leah Tiemann & family Molly Mooney John Souza KC Quirk Michael DeHoney CRFW Staff and...
read moreMaya’s Place Gets a Beautiful Face Lift!
What a difference a few good volunteers make! “Now, when clients take a seat in my office we are far removed from the “war zone” where we are physically located.” –Rebecca Lillywhite, Program Director at Maya’s...
read moreWe Believe…In Second Chances
The women of Maya’s Place and The Crossroads talk about their success in the program.
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