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Practicing Christian Love
by providing basic human services to Estes Valley residents in need
Practicing Christian Love
by providing basic human services to Estes Valley residents in need
Established in 1982
Crossroads Ministry of Estes Park, Inc. was established by St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church in 1982 to provide food pantry and emergency services for low income residents in need in the Estes Valley. Soon after its founding, the Lawn Lake flood damaged many areas of the Estes Valley and Crossroads programs gave vital assistance to victims of the flood.
By 1985, the St. Bartholomew’s Church realized that community need for assistance surpassed the support a single church could provide. The Estes Valley Interfaith Council sponsored Crossroads Ministry’s application for tax exempt status. Nonprofit tax exempt status was received from the State of Colorado in 1985. Federal 501(c)3 tax exempt status was received from the IRS in 1987.
The Crossroads Self Sufficiency Program focuses on training in money mangament and energy efficiency for low income households.
In January 2018, the Meals on Wheels program was added to provide nutritious, single-serving meals for people who are unable to prepare meals on their own.
Crossroads assists struggling Estes Valley neighbors with food, clothing, rent, utilities and other basic needs.
Qualified clients may also receive financial or material assistance for medications, household items, gasoline vouchers or school supplies. Crossroads also provides long-term assistance through education and enrichment programs to help participants become self-sufficient.
Currently Crossroads is sponsored and supported by fifteen local churches as well as multiple businesses, civic clubs, the Salvation Army, Town of Estes Park, and a host of collaborative partners.
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Bright Christmas provides generous gifts at Christmas along with food boxes, new shoes and school supplies year-round for families in need.
The Food Bank of Larimer County provides about 80% of the food distributed through the Crossroads Market.
The Salvation Army provides financial support for our Market and other services we provide
Our Service Partners
15 local churches + 8 affiliated service providers
provide support & representation to Crossroads
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Local Service Providers
Church World Services
The Bridge of Estes
Episcopal Church Women of St Bartholomew’s
Esther Bible Study Ladies
Evening Guild of Saint Bartholomew’s
Interfaith Council
Knights of Columbus
United Methodist Women of Estes Park
Local Churches
Christian Church of Estes Park
Cornerstone Church of Estes Valley
Estes Park Seventh Day Adventist Church
Mountain View Bible Fellowship
Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church
Park Fellowship Church
Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies
Rocky Mountain Church
Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church
Board of Directors
Mark Newendorp–President
Mindy Stone — Vice President
Niki Gassmann — Treasurer
Jan Kilgore — Secretary
Bill Almond
Wendy Rigby
Roxy Hause
Stacy Bernard
Chris Davis
Renee Warren
Our Team
Brian Schaffer
Executive Director
Aaron Bojan
Associate Director
Debra Avezzano
Food Program Manager
Michelle Purdy
Meals on Wheels Coordinator
Eva Banuelos
Case Manager
Rosa Zamarron
Front Desk Coordinater
Jess Borries
Client Advocate
Services We Provide
Groceries
The Crossroads Market provides food and other household items to alleviate or prevent hunger and support families.
Disaster Relief
Victims of local floods, fires and other disasters may receive resources to help them through the difficult season.
Meals on Wheels
Meals On Wheels provides nutritious, single-serving meals to people unable to prepare meals on their own.
Gasoline
Assistance may be provided for transportation to basic safety net services: medical, court date related travel, etc.
Rent Assistance
Rent asistance may be given to prevent eviction for non-payment; or for temporary emergency lodging.
Utility Assistance
Utility assistance may be given to prevent or reverse shut-off of utilities due to non-payment, to Town of Estes Park, Xcel, propane and other utility providers.
Medical Assistance
Assistance may be provided when the client is unable to pay for medical related bills. Crossroads works closely with local pharmacies, clinics, and individual providers.
Clothing Etc.
Clothing assistance may be provided through vouchers issued to local thrift shops and vendors, as well as through donated materials.
Client Coaching
Crossroads is dedicated to helping neighbors become more independent though coaching opportunities.
Laundry / Showers
Crossroads provides laundry vouchers to be used locally for those who do not have access to laundry facilities.