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.

