Crossroads Rhode Island

Last week, students in Jacqueline Lucia’s summer class stepped back in time with a private tour of the historic Nathanael Greene House in Coventry. They had to opportunity to view artifacts from the French & Indian War and the Revolutionary War—and even tried on clothing and equipment from the era!

Crossroads COO Jennifer Schanck-Bolwell was recently selected by Providence Business News as a recipient of a 2025 Leaders and Achievers Award!

We are incredibly proud to celebrate her achievements and the positive impact she continues to make every day!

📚 Summer classes are in full swing at Crossroads! Students are working hard toward their GEDs with support from our amazing teachers.

Thanks to your support, programs like this help clients build brighter, more stable futures.

With 90+ degree temperatures in the forecast this week, individuals & families experiencing homelessness in Rhode Island may be exposed to life-threatening conditions.

Crossroads' cooling center at 160 Broad St. in Providence will be OPEN to those in need of a safe place to cool off.

Congress must reject cuts that would escalate national homelessness crisis - The Boston Globe Some might celebrate these cuts as cost savings. But a growing crisis of homelessness - in red and blue states alike - will drive up public health and safety costs, and cripple state and local communi...

“This isn’t just a budget cut—it’s a policy failure with catastrophic consequences.”

In a powerful @bostonglobe.com op-ed, our President & CEO Michelle Wilcox outlines what’s at risk if Congress approves the President’s proposed budget.

📖 Read the full op-ed here:

Earlier this month, we shared some exciting news: our Board of Directors will match every donation, dollar for dollar, up to $125,000 through June 30!

Now, with just weeks to go, we’re in the final push to meet our $250,000 goal.

Make double the impact today: www.crossroadsri.org/give

Earlier this week, we broke ground on 35 new permanent supportive apartments at 371 Pine Street—designed for Rhode Islanders facing both homelessness and health challenges.

This is the future of housing and health in RI. When we build housing, we build futures.

On June 2, Crossroads will break ground on its Health & Housing Apartments: 35 permanent supportive apartments for medically vulnerable adults experiencing homelessness, with a healing garden and space for health and/or behavioral health partners. Because housing is healthcare.

With the installation of exterior brick now underway, construction of our 176-unit Summer Street Apartments has reached another major milestone! 🧱

Thoughtfully designed by KITE Architects, this 176-unit development for formerly homeless adults is on track for completion this fall. 🏠💛

We’re so grateful for Waterson Terminal—thanks to their generous support, we were able to stock a pop-up shop with essential supplies for our shelter guests and residents.

Thank you to Ocean State Job Lot as well for offering a generous discount on the purchased items and volunteering their time!

Rhode Island's day of giving is just 1 week away! Starting at 6am on April 1st, visit 401gives.org to make a donation to Crossroads and other nonprofits in Rhode Island!

Plus, stay tuned for an exciting way to DOUBLE the impact of your gift! 👀

Last week, students from Rob Roy Academy provided over two dozen free haircuts to our clients through Hope Kutz—a program dedicated to spreading hope, one haircut at a time.

"I've been too embarrassed to get my hair cut for years," shared one client. "This haircut made me feel really good."

We're thrilled to share that Crossroads President & CEO Michelle Wilcox has been recognized among @rimonthly.bsky.social's Outstanding Women for her leadership in creating nearly 300 permanent supportive apartments for formerly homeless adults in RI!

March is National Social Work Month! 🌟

We’re celebrating the dedication and compassion of our frontline Case Managers, who play a vital role in helping individuals and families overcome challenges utilizing a housing-first approach.

Join us in thanking them for their hard work!

As temperatures drop, Crossroads continues to prioritize providing safety and warmth to Rhode Islanders experiencing homelessness.

Last week, Gov. McKee & Housing Secretary Goddard visited Crossroads to tour our warming center and discuss the urgent need to prioritize support for our neighbors.

Pleased to represent @CrossroadsRI.bsky.social in DC this week at the National Women's Shelter Network Conference alongside Jennifer Watkins and Ashley Rogers. Grateful for the opportunity to learn, share, and collaborate to better support women experiencing homelessness.

Thank you, Governor Dan McKee, for touring Crossroads' Summer Street Apartments development earlier this week! When complete this fall, these permanent supportive apartments will provide safe, affordable housing for over 176 formerly homeless adults.

⚠️ UPDATE ⚠️ In response to the ongoing extreme cold weather, the dining room at Crossroads' Headquarters (160 Broad St., Providence) is now OPEN to provide additional capacity for anyone in need of a safe and warm place to stay.

No one will be turned away, and we have plenty of space available.

⚠️ If you or anyone you know needs a warm place to stay in the coming days, please read the following. ⚠️

With freezing temperatures in the forecast, it is simply NOT safe for anyone to sleep outside.

Our warming center at 160 Broad St in PVD will be OPEN & can provide you with a warm place to stay.

On behalf of our clients, thank you for your generous support this holiday season and throughout the year! 🏡

Your commitment helps us provide housing, shelter, services, and hope to those experiencing homelessness across Rhode Island. We are deeply grateful for your kindness. ❤️

All December long, your gift to Crossroads Rhode Island will DOUBLE thanks to a limited-time $50,000 match!

Thank you for your generosity in bringing hope to those who need it most this holiday season. 🏡

Make a gift today: www.crossroadsri.org/give

Podcast: Crossroads CEO says permanent housing is ‘the only real solution’ to homelessness in R.I. - The Boston Globe On the Rhode Island Report podcast, the president and CEO of the organization, which provides support and services to those experiencing homelessness, talks about the the crisis in Rhode Island .

On last night's @ripbs-tpr.bsky.social Weekly: We sat down with Michelle Wilcox, the new president & CEO of @crossroadsri.bsky.social. Watch here or listen on the RI Report podcast www.bostonglobe.com/2024/12/15/m...

Last week, Crossroads Board Members served a warm, festive holiday breakfast to our shelter guests and residents.❄️

More than just a meal, it was a meaningful moment of togetherness and community spirit—a true celebration of the season’s joy and generosity.

Last week, Bank of America and Ocean State Job Lot partnered up to sponsor a special winter wear distribution for Crossroads clients!

This generous initiative ensured our clients are prepared for the colder months ahead. 🧤🧣

Thank you for your generosity!

We are in awe of the incredible generosity shown by everyone who supported Crossroads on Giving Tuesday. Thanks to your kindness, we successfully unlocked the $25,000 matching gift!

Your support is invaluable to the work we do every single day. THANK YOU!

Crossroads Rhode Island The mission of Crossroads Rhode Island is to help those experiencing homelessness secure stable homes. This Giving Tuesday (Dec. 3), you can DOUBLE your impact on ending homelessness by making a gi…

This morning, I had the pleasure of joining the Rhode Show to discuss the vital work @crossroadsri.bsky.social does to support our neighbors experiencing homelessness. The need in Rhode Island among your neighbors is greater than ever. Watch here: www.wpri.com/rhode-show/c...

#GivingTuesday is on December 3rd and starting today, a $25,000 match will DOUBLE the impact of your gift to Crossroads Rhode Island!

Make a gift today to help those experiencing homelessness secure stable homes:

Thank you for your support!

INBOX: President and CEO of @crossroadsri.bsky.social weighs in on Gov. McKee’s pick for housing secretary.

www.wpri.com/news/politic...

Welcome to RI, Deborah Goddard! Our team at @Crossroads.bsky.social is excited to work with you to address RI’s housing and homeless crises. The need to build affordable housing is more urgent than ever. We look forward to hearing more from the state’s new housing secretary.

Last week, Gilbane Building Company sponsored and generously provided food for a Veterans Day Luncheon for Crossroads residents & shelter guests!

Thank you for partnering with us to honor our veterans and providing a delicious meal to clients at Crossroads.