History

Cross-Lines was built on a simple idea — that poverty borne problems could be answered best by looking to the community for solutions and working together to tackle them.

In 1963 a group of ministers and concerned citizens joined together to improve the plight of the poor. Under their leadership they created a legacy of programs that have positively impacted the lives of thousands of needy people.

For more than 45 years Cross-Lines Community Outreach, supported by a network of businesses, churches and individuals, has provided a daily source of assistance for at-risk families, the elderly and single individuals.

Last year alone, Cross-Lines provided:

• Emergency utility assistance for 117 households
• Hot showers for 4,544 people
• Free clothing for 586 households
• Emergency groceries for 1,003 households
• Commodities for 15,009 seniors
• Nearly 18,000 hot breakfasts
• Over 56,000 lunches
• Christmas Store shopping for 500 families
• Backpacks and school supplies for more than 1,700 children

For more information on our three focus areas, please see Programs.