Blog Posts

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October 31, 2018
What I learned from working a shift at our thrift store

Debbie Gillum, Marketing and Digital Communications Specialist, worked at one of our thrift stores on Sale Day and reflects about the experience
June 28, 2018
A Small Community With a Mighty Heart

The small community of Sandusky came together to help renovate, rehab and repair the Crossroads shelter. Bob Toney expresses his pride in the Sandusky community for affecting real change in the lives of fellow citizens.
January 17, 2018
Moral Injury: Veteran’s Wounded Soul

Sonya Thompkins, Director of Veterans Services, explains what moral injury is, how it is affecting the soldiers who are returning from overseas, and what we are doing to help them.
November 10, 2017
From the desk of Robert Toney, Crossroads Community Campaign Chair

Read how Board Member, Robert Toney, learned Crossroads homeless shelter isn’t about handouts, this is a real program with real solutions to help people rebuild the foundations of their lives.
September 11, 2017
Staff and Veterans save a resident's life at Liberty Landing

When a life-threatening situation occurred to a homeless veteran at Liberty Landing, the teamwork of his fellow residents and staff members saved him.
August 14, 2017
Volunteer ideas to help homeless veterans in Indiana

Here's a list of 6 community service ideas you can do to help homeless veterans in your area.
May 1, 2017
Crystal’s story: Highlighting the need to provide treatment options for addicted pregnant mothers

Unfortunately, women who are addicted and pregnant often have to decide to either keep using drugs or lose their baby because they can’t find proper treatment. We want to change that through our Fresh Start Recovery Center.
April 4, 2017
What kind of professional treatment do I need for addiction?

This is an outline of addiction treatment options available to individuals who need professional treatment to stop using. It defines the difference between detox, inpatient treatment, residential services, outpatient treatment, and medication-assisted treatment.
February 28, 2017
[Infographic] 4 reasons why our drug addiction treatment center works for mothers

With unique features such as providing residential beds for our clients' children, our Fresh Start Recovery Center has an above average successful discharge rate.
November 11, 2016
Remembering those who served

-- Michael Salois, Vice President of Program Operations, Veterans Services Programs, Volunteers of America of Greater Ohio