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Crossroads Community Ministries @crossroadscm.bsky.social · 5d

What a day! 🌈💦 Crossroads joined St. Luke’s Episcopal Church to hand out water, smiles, and encouragement at the Atlanta Pride Parade. Grateful to celebrate love, inclusion, and community together—because dignity shines brightest when we show up for one another. 💛 #AtlantaPride

Crossroads Community Ministries @crossroadscm.bsky.social · 11d

Crossroads will be closed Mon, Oct 13 for Indigenous Peoples’ Day, reopening Tues, Oct 14.
We honor the strength and wisdom of Indigenous peoples—the first stewards of this land—whose resilience continues to inspire our work for dignity, justice, and care.

#IndigenousPeoplesDay

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Crossroads Community Ministries @crossroadscm.bsky.social · 14d

🌈💧 Serve with Pride! 💧🌈
Crossroads + St. Luke’s are teaming up for the Atlanta Pride Parade this Sunday! Help us share water, hospitality, & heart along the route.
Arrive by 11 AM (roads close early!) • Parade 12–4 PM
💌 Volunteer: [email protected]

#AtlantaPride #ServeWithDignity

Crossroads Community Ministries @crossroadscm.bsky.social · Sep 15

🚨 Crossroads Update 🚨 We’re still here for our neighbors! To stay safe during Pathway to Dignity construction, Clyde’s Kitchen + Mailroom will close Tues 9/16. Starting Wed: sack lunches (8:30–10) + mailroom (9:30–1:30) shift to the Housing Side under St. Luke’s. 💙

Crossroads Community Ministries @crossroadscm.bsky.social · Sep 15

🚨 Access to safe, clean restrooms is a basic human right. Too many in downtown ATL, esp. those experiencing homelessness, go without. Our partners at Central OAC are petitioning the Mayor—add your name today: buff.ly/kdNM1Ff 💙 #Atlanta #DignityForAll

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Crossroads Community Ministries @crossroadscm.bsky.social · Sep 12

On Aug 30, Crossroads + St. Luke’s handed out water at the Dragon Con Parade 💧 A small gesture in a big crowd, reminding us that dignity is built in everyday acts of care. Community shines brightest when we show up for one another. ✨ #DragonCon #CommunityCare

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Crossroads Community Ministries @crossroadscm.bsky.social · Sep 10

Sept 17: Virtual Capitol Hill Day! Meet with Congress online to advocate for housing solutions & end homelessness. Help feed body & spirit, share the bounty, & ensure a table for all. RSVP: buff.ly/DXgIgVs

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Crossroads Community Ministries @crossroadscm.bsky.social · Aug 28

🐉✨ Join Crossroads at the Dragon Con Parade on Sat, Aug 30! Help us keep the marchers hydrated 💧

Meet: St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
Setup: 9:30 AM | Wrap: ~11:45 AM
Costumes welcome! Bring friends + extra water!

sign up!: [email protected]

#DragonCon #ATL

Crossroads Community Ministries @crossroadscm.bsky.social · Aug 26

💧 Want a front-row spot at the Dragon Con Parade and a way to give back? Join us Sat 8/30 at 9:30 AM outside St. Luke’s to hand out water to marchers. Bring a cooler or water if you can—family welcome!
📩 Email [email protected]
to join us.
#CrossroadsATL #HopeInMotion

Crossroads Community Ministries @crossroadscm.bsky.social · Aug 25

Crossroads will be closed Mon 9/1 for Labor Day. A reminder that compassion is essential labor—and rest is justice, too. We’re grateful for all who serve with love. 💙 See you Tuesday! #LaborWithLove #CrossroadsATL #DignityInEveryRole #EssentialLabor

Crossroads Community Ministries @crossroadscm.bsky.social · Aug 21

📣 Join us Sept 30 at The Carlyle for the Dignity Forum—an evening of stories, strategy & solidarity around housing, justice & care.
🕕 6–9PM | Hors d'oeuvres & drinks
🎟️ RSVP or sponsor: buff.ly/1n0SqNC

#DignityForum #ATLEvents

Crossroads Community Ministries @crossroadscm.bsky.social · Aug 11

Aug 13: The Purpose of Giving at Plaza Theatre. Join Crossroads Atlanta & Purpose Possible for a free talk on Giving USA 2025 trends to share the bounty, feed body & spirit, and ensure a table for all. 10–11:30am. RSVP:

Giving USA — Purpose Possible

Our 2023 Annual Report is live! View it here >

buff.ly

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Crossroads Community Ministries @crossroadscm.bsky.social · Aug 8

🚻 ATL only has 1 public restroom downtown. That’s not dignity. Our friends at Central OAC are calling on the City to act. Sign the petition & support solutions rooted in care. 🖊️ bit.ly/PublicRestro...
#PathwaysToDignity

Crossroads Community Ministries @crossroadscm.bsky.social · Aug 7

We more than doubled our Heart of Summer goal—raising $41K! In June & July alone, you helped 60 households, 68 kids, and 21 veterans find stability. $97K+ in housing aid distributed. Thank you for helping us meet the moment. 💛 #PathwayToDignity #StillServing

Crossroads Community Ministries @crossroadscm.bsky.social · Aug 6

This Sat 4–8PM at Krog St Market: Join Crossroads at the launch of The Beltline Chronicles. Donate $29.95+ to support orgs like ours & get a free copy of the artbook. Meet our ED Tony Johns & learn how we serve with dignity.
📍 More info: buff.ly/VBhEWfo
#CrossroadsATL #DignityInEveryStep

Launch of The Beltline Chronicles - Atlanta Beltline Indie Market - ARTS ATL

The event is the second Saturday Market to be held from 4th-8PM on August 9th. It’s located at the transition of Lake Ave to Irwin St at the entrance of the Beltline trail next to Krog Street Market.…

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Crossroads Community Ministries @crossroadscm.bsky.social · Jul 31

Long days, big impact! ☀️

You’ve helped raise just over $19.5K so far — just a bit more to reach $20K and keep care flowing this summer.

💧🏠 Give today: buff.ly/QIiOGIo

#HeartOfSummer #CommunityCare

Crossroads Community Ministries @crossroadscm.bsky.social · Jul 30

Heads up! Crossroads will be closed Friday, Aug 1 for an admin day.

We're taking time to reset so we can keep rising to summer’s challenges. Thanks for your continued support!

#SummerOfService #CoolCompassion #CrossroadsATL

Crossroads Community Ministries @crossroadscm.bsky.social · Jul 30

Heads up! Crossroads will be closed Friday, Aug 1 for an admin day.

We're taking time to reset so we can keep rising to summer’s challenges. Thanks for your continued support!

#SummerOfService #CoolCompassion #CrossroadsATL

Crossroads Community Ministries @crossroadscm.bsky.social · Jul 18

Georgia is canceling 480,000 voter registrations this summer. Many don’t even know. If you got a green postcard, respond within 40 days. Check your status: buff.ly/DsJUgHC
More info: buff.ly/QHs0Mv0
#VotingRights

Elections Portal

www.mvp.sos.ga.gov

Crossroads Community Ministries @crossroadscm.bsky.social · Jul 16

Halfway there! ☀️💧

We’ve raised just over $18K of $20K to keep water, housing, and vital support flowing this summer.

Your care fuels it all — help us meet the heat with hope! 🧡
buff.ly/QIiOGIo

#HeartOfSummer #CommunityCare

Crossroads Community Ministries @crossroadscm.bsky.social · Jul 9

🏠 Families in motels need more than shelter — they need a path home.

We’re partnering with the Motel to Home Alliance to make it happen, even as rural housing funds face cuts.

Your support brings housing hope. 💙

#HeartOfSummer #MotelToHome #HousingHope

Crossroads Community Ministries @crossroadscm.bsky.social · Jul 3

This 4th of July, freedom means more than fireworks — it means safe shelter, hydration, and dignity for our neighbors.

Help us meet the heat with hope.

💧🏠✨ Give today: buff.ly/QIiOGIo

#HeartOfSummer #FreedomWithDignity #CommunityCare

Crossroads Community Ministries @crossroadscm.bsky.social · Jul 2

Huge thanks to HomeAid Atlanta for pitching in last week! 🛠️💙

Your work keeps our Pathway to Dignity safe, welcoming, and ready to serve neighbors all summer long.

#HeartOfSummer #CommunityCare #CrossroadsATL

Crossroads Community Ministries @crossroadscm.bsky.social · Jul 1

📌 Heads up: Crossroads is closed July 3 & 4 for Independence Day. We’re back July 7 to keep meeting the summer heat with care and connection.

Thank you for supporting housing, hydration, and hope! 💙✨
#HeartOfSummer #CommunityCare

Crossroads Community Ministries @crossroadscm.bsky.social · Jun 26

Atlanta’s heat is unforgiving — but so are we when it comes to caring. 💙🏠🌞

Our Heart of Summer campaign keeps water flowing, IDs accessible, and housing within reach. Help us meet the heat with hope.

Give now: buff.ly/QIiOGIo

#HeartOfSummer #Hydration #Housing #CommunityCare