How to Help

Child’s Winter Clothing Kit

Jacket, boots, scarf, mittens
Kids often protest, “I don’t want to wear my mittens!” But poor children know that winter is bitter when their mittens have holes . . . their jacket no longer fits . . . and their boots leak. Keep a homeless child warm and dry this winter, from head to toe.

Donation amount: $100

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Warm Socks for 3 Homeless People

For many of us, socks seem basic— disposable, even. But for a homeless person down to one threadbare pair in the dead of winter, thick new socks are a gift. For pocket money, you can give the gift of warmth to three people.

Donation amount:
$15

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Sturdy Shoes for 1 Homeless Person

If you’re out on the streets and have just one pair of shoes, you’ll wear them out in a few months. Do you buy new shoes—or spend the money on food? Get a homeless person back on his/her feet, in every way possible.

Donation amount: $34

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Transportation

As you might imagine, most of our homeless neighbors do not have their own vehicles. In order to keep an appointment to see their children’s physician for a sick visit or to meet with a potential employer for a job opportunity, they rely entirely on public transportation to get them there. To help these folks get to these important places, you can give a one month bus pass to a thankful person.

Donation amount: $55

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Showers and a Night’s Rest for a Family of 4

Each month, Crossroads spends hundreds of dollars to run the water, stock the soap and shampoo, and buy and launder towels, sheets and blankets in our shelters. Help us provide a clean, comfortable haven for a desperate family.

Donation amount: $62

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1 Week of Basic Services in our Women’s Shelter

Single women are one of the fastest growing populations new to homelessness in Rhode Island. Our Women’s Shelter provides basic, and important sources of assistance that make life a little easier for these women in crisis. Here, a private shower and area to get changed; sleeping quarters and a place to prepare for an interview are examples of these basic services. Help provide a week in our Women’s Shelter for one deserving woman.

Donation amount: $150

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Housewarming starter kit for 1 family

You've finally gotten the key to your own place - one you can actually afford. But where will you get the money for bedding, towels, dishes, silverware, glasses, pots and pans? Help a formerly homeless family turn a new apartment into a real home.

Donation amount: $285

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Healthy meals for 4 families for 1 month

Homeless people are beyond hungry; they're also malnourished and unhealthy. Food isn't the complete solution; healthy, nutritionally balanced meals are. Treat 4 families to good breakfasts and dinners for an entire month, and give the gifts of food and health.

Donation amount: $500

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Operating expenses for 1 day

at our Family Center
Electricity, heat, water, sewer, staff: without these behind-the-scenes basics, not a single homeless person could live in our family shelter. Be a hero—keep our shelter ready to welcome families transitioning from homelessness to hopefulness.

Donation amount: $1225

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A gift wherever the need is greatest

Send a gift amount of your choice to Crossroads Rhode Island, and we will put it to work providing essential life services to make a difference in the lives of homeless children and adults.

Donation amount:
You decide

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