What It’s Like to Work Overnight Shifts at Our ShelterWhen most of New York City is quiet, an overnight shelter team is still listening, responding, and creating a safe place for neighbors who need rest. The work…How Food Rescue Helps New York’s EnvironmentFood waste is more than an issue of wasted meals. When edible food is discarded, the water, energy, farmland, labor, packaging, and transportation used to…How Crossroads Supports Guests After Paycheck CyclesAt Crossroads Community NYC, demand for meals, pantry groceries, and shelter support can change quickly. The days immediately following common paycheck dates…When Aging Meets Homelessness in New York CityFor older adults, homelessness is rarely a temporary inconvenience. It can mean sleeping in unsafe places, missing medical appointments, losing access to…How quarterly feedback helps Crossroads Community NYC serve neighbors betterEvery person who visits Crossroads Community NYC brings a different experience, need, and expectation. Feedback forms give guests, volunteers, donors, and…Why Our Facility Has a Strict No-Photography PolicyAt Crossroads Community NYC, our facility is a place where neighbors can find shelter, nourishing food, practical support, and a sense of belonging. Many…From Pantry Guest To Neighborly VolunteerWhen Marcus first came to Crossroads Community NYC, he was looking for a reliable meal and a little breathing room. A period of unstable housing and reduced…How local businesses help sustain monthly meal programsA dependable meal program requires more than food on a single busy day. Crossroads Community NYC works with local businesses to create steady support for…What A Failed Fundraising Campaign Taught UsFundraising can look straightforward from the outside: tell a compelling story, set a target, share the campaign, and invite people to give. At Crossroads…How Board Members Shape Crossroads Community PrioritiesAt Crossroads Community NYC, program priorities are shaped by a clear understanding of what neighbors need and what the organization can sustain. Board members…