CrossRoads Investor Booklet 2022

Plans for Developing the Property & Ministry 2010-2022

“Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain.”

Psalm 127:1

WHO WE ARE

WHERE WE’VE BEEN & WHERE WE’RE GOING

PROPERTY OVERVIEW

The original structures on the CrossRoads site were built in the mid-1800s as housing for Welsh families who worked a slate quarry, still found on the property. Later, under new owners, buildings were added and expanded to serve as a state of the art sanitarium. Finally in the mid-1900s the building was repurposed again with new owners, this time as a French fine-dining restaurant. The Tarasuk’s purchased the property in 2011 for $570,000 as a bank foreclosure. At the time of purchase it was in need of significant renovation and repair.

The main structure on the property is a two-story building (14,000 sq ft.) with a commercial kitchen and several former dining rooms. The Men’s House occupies one end of the main building with 6 bedrooms, 2 full baths, laundry room, kitchen, dining room, and 2 sitting areas. Other structures include three small cottages and several sheds. The Tarasuk’s reside in one of the cottages and the remaining cottages (Cottage 1 and Cottage 2) are vacant but undergoing renovations as future staff housing.

PROPERTY OVERVIEW (CONT.)

Renovation Summary to Date

Significant work has already been completed in many of the buildings including. See Appendix B for Before and After photos of various areas of the property as well as floor plans, and future building renderings. Completed Renovations: Main Building. Renovations in the main building included all new electrical wiring, new windows, and fire safety exits. In addition the following areas were renovated with new flooring, repaired walls, paint, and fixtures or equipment. • Commercial Kitchen

Dining Room • Banquet Room

Library

Conference Room/Office

• Guest Room & Exercise Room

• Men’s House

Completed renovations in other areas:

• The Quiet Place (Prayer House)

• Tarasuk’s Residence

• Chicken Coop/Shed

• Cottage B - Staff Housing

• Cottage C - Staff Housing

Remaining Renovations:

• Second floor, main building: additional bedrooms, half kitchen, sitting areas

• Commercial kitchen equipment upgrades to meet health dept. code

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

CrossRoads is more than just a place to get clean from addiction. It is a discipleship training center committed to not only helping men get clean, but also helping them start new patterns of healthy living and healthy relationships. Our program has two key components:

1. Recovery: Our men get free from the physical, spiritual, emotional, and mental bondages of addiction through Christ-centered recovery meetings, bible study, and one-on-one life coaching and goal setting.

2. Job Training: Men who don’t already have a profession, or viable job, are given the opportunity to learn skills in one of several businesses managed or supported by CrossRoads. These businesses provide a safe and supportive work environment, while also providing leadership and entrepreneurial skills and experiences.

Recovery Program

CrossRoads ministry is centered around four key terms that represent the journey that the men go through from the time they arrive until the time they graduate. Our program is a minimum 1 year program, with additional time provided as needed for each man to reach their recovery goals and be prepared to successfully return to their communities and families.

HOPE: The men arrive here with little more than hope that their lives can be different. But it is that spark of hope that opens their ears and hearts to hearing about Jesus and his power to save us.

GOD: Once they begin their journey at CrossRoads, for most men, it isn’t long before they realize that a relationship with Jesus is essential to their recovery. They begin to learn what it means to have a relationship with Christ and to trust that he does forgive them, love them, and is beside them in their journey.

SECOND CHANCE: The men truly begin their “second chance” when they make a full heart commitment to turn away from the world and their past. They choose to no longer look at their past, but truly see that their old ways, habits, and patterns must end and new ones begin. They are ready to take a stand and fully commit to a new life.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW (CONT.)

FREEDOM: The men know they finally are free from their past when it no longer has power over them. They are free to now live confident that this is no temporary fix, but one that will last forever as long as they remain close with Christ. Bondage from unforgiveness, resentment, hurt, and pain are gone. They are a new creation living in freedom.

Daily & Weekly Meeting Schedule

• Daily morning devotionals: This is used as a time to discuss house concerns, tasks for the day, prayer, and spiritual accountability.

• Volunteer Work: At CrossRoads Freedom Center, we use our volunteer time to learn what it is to serve others as well as learn different skills and we do that by taking care of any needs on the property. i.e. gardening, grounds maintenance, building maintenance, etc.

• Catch Up/Clean Up: This is a time that is used for catching up with any chores, home works, or any volunteer work left unfinished.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW (CONT.)

See schedule below for other required meetings:

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Church Life Challenges Class (Bill Mayer)

Church Prayer Meeting

Bible Study: Every Man A Warrior

Celebrate Recovery Step Group

Free Evening Bible Study (Pastor Joey)

Volunteer Work on Property Free evening

Personal Life Accountability Notebook (PLAN)

During individual meetings with the Executive Director and/or House Manager each man sets goals and action steps in five key areas:

• Physical & Mental Health

• Employment & Finance

• Recovery & Spiritual Growth

• Family & Relationships

• Preparing to leave CrossRoads

PROGRAM OVERVIEW (CONT.)

Job Training

At CrossRoads we believe it’s important for every man to be engaged in work that is fulfilling, provides opportunity for personal growth, and can provide an income for independent living. We also believe that it is in the workplace that the strength of a man’s recovery is tested and he can learn who he really is by how he responds to challenges and conflict.

At the same time that the workplace can be a tool for furthering a man’s recovery, it can also be a downfall if that work environment is unhealthy or if a man re-enters before he’s mentally and emotionally ready. For this reason, CrossRoads has selectively partnered with several businesses to provide the safe work environment our men need. In addition, we have created businesses of our own, with a vision for more in the future, to provide work and leadership opportunities for our men.

This aspect of our program is in its early stages, but is growing. We hope to be the central administrative hub for a variety of businesses that will be managed and run by our men. We intend to provide them entrepreneurial and investment incentives to grow the businesses and even potentially start their own companies. Businesses currently supporting CrossRoads or under development include:

Company & Status

Culinary School and Catering

Partner/Owner: Chef Walter Robinson

Under development

Dertzbaugh Construction, Inc.

Owner: Frank Dertzbaugh

Active Your Business Name Here!

Description

Culinary classes to earn Serv-Safe certification and basic culinary skills, Catering services

Construction Work

Potential Jobs

Building, remodeling, plumbing, flooring, etc

*Inquire about your business getting involved here at CrossRoads at:

joe@crossroadsfreedomcenter.org

Food prep, Sous Chef

BOARD OF

DIRECTORS

Rob Scott

Board of Directors Chairwoman

Maria Tarasuk

Rep. Stephen Tate Advisory Board

Toby & Natalia Maan

Robert & Anita Taulton Vacant

BOARD OF ADVISORS

*Out of State Advisory Support Team

Chair/Co-Chair

Stephen Tate/Frank Dertzbaugh

Mark Mayer

Tim Shell

Scott Lawrenson

Jake Tapscott

Dennis Kelly Art Reiger

Mike Forest

Dave Buckheimer John Rosa

Bill Kemeys

Darryl Strawberry John Luppo Debbie Williams Bob Bower

CROSSROADS FREEDOM CENTER

ORGANIZATION CHART

CURRENT STAFF & RESPONSIBILITIES

•Founders: Joe & Maria Tarasuk

•Executive Director: Joe Tarasuk

•Community Outreach

•Recovery Staff Training

•Program Oversight

•Grounds maintenance

•Renovations

•Chief Administrative Officer: Maria Tarasuk

•Administrative Support: Greg Ranneberger

•Finance

•Human Resources

•Food Management

•Donor Management

•Social Media and Communications

•Program Director: Casey Welty

•Program Support: James Chatman

•In-Take Director: Matheus Viana

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERSIGHT

•Board of Directors: President, Maria Tarasuk

•Advisory Board Chairs: Steve Tate/ Frank Dertzbaugh

•Construction Corporation Director: Frank Dertzbaugh

•Financial Operations: Jerri Witt

OPERATIONAL SUPPORT & ADVISORS

•Financial Support: Jerri Witt/Maggie Levy

•Legal Advisor: Chip Grange, Gammon & Grange

•Culinary Arts: Chef Walter Robinson

•Social Media: Shae Hinson

•Pastoral Counseling:

•Chaplin: Mark Benz

•Pastor: Joey Vasquez

CRFC BUDGET: BY THE NUMBERS

Three Primary Income Streams (2021)

GRANTS

$42,000 (2017)

$155,000 (2018-2022)

EXPENSES 2021

$18,000 Residential Care

$89,000 Construction

$41,000 Utilities

$18,000 Insurance

$40,000 Payroll & Taxes

Total 2021 Expenses: $191,000

Total Donations 2021: $246,000

FUNDRAISING INITIATIVES

PRESENT/FUTURE EVENTS

•Annual Fundraiser Event

•Concerts (Christian Rock Events)

•DC Concerts

•Outside Consultants

•Guest Speaker Events (Churches)

•Church Visits

•Corporate Executive Lunches/Dinners

•Direct Advertising

•Recurring Donations

FUNDRAISING VENUES

•Offsite

•Grove Stadium

•Damascus Road Community Church

•DC/Baltimore Venues

•Onsite

•CrossRoads Social Hall

•Tented

•Planned Facilities

CROSSROADS FREEDOM CENTER HISTORY

WHERE WE’VE BEEN: PHASE I

•2000: God Planted CRFC Vision

•2004: Begin search for property

•2011: Gabriel's Property Purchased

•2011: Investigated Other Missions

•Dream Center in Los Angles

•Delaney Street in San Francisco

•His Mansion in New Hampshire

•2012: Use/Occupancy Permit Granted

•2014: Non-Profit 501c(3) Granted

•2014: Men’s House & Cottage D completed; Tarasuks, first students, staff move onto campus

•2017: Staff Cottages ‘B’ &‘C’ Completed

•2018: Building ‘A’ Sprinkler Systems Installed

•2021: Building 2nd Floor Rehab Completed

•2022: Kitchen Renovations

WHERE WE’RE GOING: PHASE II

•2022: Building ‘A’ Exterior Rehab On-going

•2022-2023: Rezoning to Campus Planned

•Increase Student Population

•Increase Staff

CROSSROADS FREEDOM CENTER HISTORY (CONT.)

WHERE WE’RE GOING: PHASE II (CONT.)

•2022-2025: New Training Programs Planned

•Construction Management Financial Management

•Construction Trades

•Dertzbaugh Construction: Frank Dertzbaugh Directed

•Academic Training & Knowledge Building Program

•Business Administration/Operations

•Information Technologies

•Restaurant Operations

•Chef Training

•Landscaping

•2022-2025: New Construction Projects

•2023-2024: Vocational Center with classrooms, social hall, and gym

DEVELOPMENTAL GOALS: PHASE I & II SUMMARY

Phase 1: Complete

The following is the first completed part of CrossRoads Freedom Center’s developmental goals within the past 12 years. The property has almost entirely been restored and the main building, which has been our greatest challenge, has been completely renovated. The following list marks the renovations that have been completed as part of the Phase 1 developments at CrossRoads Freedom Center:

• Main Building (Including first floor, second floor, commercial kitchen, all rooms)

• Men’s House

• Staff Housing (Cottages B, C, and D)

• Pavement (Partially Complete)

• Sprinkler System

• Commercial Kitchen

• Auto Garage

Phase 2: In Progress

The following developments are part of the next phase at CrossRoads Freedom Center. With proper support, the goal is to complete these developments to expand the property/program assets, rezone to a campus facility, which would allow an expansion to the work that we do, and to bring the property up to proper safety code with the state of Maryland. The following list marks the additional developments that are to take place as part of the Phase 2 developments at CrossRoads Freedom Center:

Vocation Center (Training center for developing businesses)

• Property Rezone (Opens second floor of main building, 23 additional rooms) • Parking Lot (Complete Pavement)

• Staff Funding

• Work Shop Building (Job Training Shop, sponsored by Oakdale Emory Church)

DEVELOPMENT GOALS

The following short and long term goals provide a picture of how we envision the expansion of CrossRoads over the next ten years. The short term goals address growth in terms of physical expansion as well as development of staffing needed to support and steward this expansion. The long term goals, however, point to expansion of ministry outreach to include women, building a church, and substantial financial support from its homegrown businesses.

Short Term Goals (1-3 years)

• Complete renovations of main building to increase capacity to serve sixteen men, including acquiring appropriate county zoning for a large group home;

• Hire staff to run CrossRoads such as executive director, recovery director, house manager, and administrative office support;

• Complete renovation of staff housing to enable on-site staff with room and board compensation;

• Expand CrossRoads businesses to provide job training, leadership development, and income for residents, as well as residual income back to CrossRoads; and

• Purchase CrossRoads property from the Tarasuks

Long Term Goals (5-10 years)

• Purchase acreage from adjoining lands to build a church building for Deep Waters Tabernacle;

• Expand capacity to serve twenty-five men in the program, including acquiring appropriate county zoning exception;

• Develop a program to serve women at another location;

• Ensure that CrossRoads businesses are an integral part of the financial stability of the ministry.

DEVELOPMENT GOALS (CONT.)

The following charts are estimated costs for meeting the short term goals above and are based on available information of building codes and requirements. As with all complex building projects, new thinking about best efficiencies and use of space may alter plans. It’s all part of the journey. Each chart represents a specific area of need: main building, staff housing, kitchen upgrades, property improvements, and staffing.

Individuals or organizations interested in making a financial contribution are encouraged to consider the items listed below as possible areas in which to invest. To date, CrossRoads has invested close to $500,000 in renovations to the property. The majority of this has been in donated materials, labor, and finances with the Tarasuks being the primary donors. We are happy to answer any questions or provide more information on any of the following projects.

Staff Housing: $60,000 - Currently in Progress

Cottage B: Remaining renovations: Exterior trim, kitchen, bathroom, floor leveling

$40,000

Cottage C: Remaining renovations: permitting, walls, kitchen, electric, heat/AC

$20,000

All other renovations (ie; siding, electric, waterproofing, roof, doors, windows, drywall, etc.)

Completed or in process due to donated labor and materials.

Funding currently pledged to this project: two local ministries have pledged to support renovations by providing labor and some materials. Work is currently in progress.

DEVELOPMENT GOALS (CONT.)

Main Building (includes Mens’ House sprinkler system): $250,000 - Currently in Progress

Rezoning Expenses- fees and costs associated with the rezoning process including site plans, permits, and legal consultation

$20,000 - Note: Rezoning as a large group home, will allow for 16 residents plus up to 3 staff

Sprinkler system: main building and men’s house Heat/AC

Second Floor AC and Heating System

Main building- second floor • 17 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms • 1 sitting room • ½ kitchen

$120,000 $50,000

$100,000

Work Completed:

90% demolition

80% electric

100% windows

Current funding for project: $55,000 through a state capital improvements grant, $30,000 private donations received/pledged, approx. $40,000 pledged labor for HVAC, painting, plumbing, drywall, flooring. Overall project management is being donated by a local ministry.

DEVELOPMENT GOALS (CONT.)

Commercial Kitchen Upgrades Needed: $44,500

Stainless steel hood and duct

Ceiling replaced

Dishwasher and Dishwasher room

$35,000

Ice Maker

AC and Heating Unit

Property General Improvements: $205,000

New Well Parking lot and driveway - repaving

Large passenger van - seats for 11

Garden tractor with attachments

New shingles

$15,000 ($5000 already donated)

$80,000 (Partially Complete)

$20,000 $10,000

$45,000 (85% donated and completed)

DEVELOPMENT GOALS (CONT.)

Staffing Needs: $180,000/year (When operational with 12-16 residents*)

Executive Director (Joe Tarasuk)

Administrative Director (Maria Tarasuk)

Recovery Director House Manager

Secretary & Bookeeper

*Staffing will increase when we reach capacity for 25 residents.

$60,000 $50,000 $30,000 plus room & board = $60,000 $20,000 plus room & board = $40,000

Part time: $20,000

VOCATIONAL TECH-TRAINING/ START-UP BUSINESS VENTURES

LIFE SKILLS TRAINING

•English Language

•Business Operations Training

•Financial Management Training

•Computer/IT Training

•Security/Fire Alarm Training

•Construction/Renovations

•Flooring

•Plumbing

•Electrical

IMAGINABLE BUSINESS VENTURES

•New Construction

•Flooring, Plumbing, Electrical

•Food Services

•Chef Training

•Operations

•Handyman Services

•Moving & Storage

•Light Hauling

•Landscaping

•Private/Commercial Maintenance

•Nursery Operations

PHASE II: VOCATION & HEALTH CENTER

Artist Rendering By Steve, Frank

PHASE II: VOCATION & HEALTH CENTER

Artist Rendering By Steve, Frank

Phase II - Estimate

FLOOR PLAN

Artist Rendering By Steve, Frank

We want to thank each of you for your generous support of our mission and for taking your time and resources to help us build God’s kingdom on earth. We cannot thank enough all the individuals, churches, businesses and private donors who have helped us achieve our goals these past few years. And more than anything we thank God because without Him none of this would have ever been possible. Phase 2 will be a whole new season of building and expanding our work with the goal of ultimately bringing more people’s lives to freedom here in our community and across the nation. If you feel to become a part of this journey, we pray that God touches your heart and that you would join us in this Phase 2 of expanding. If you would like to schedule a time to meet, call, tour the property or look into our programs and see what we do, contact us by the means provided below. Thank you again for taking the time to consider Investing at CrossRoads Freedom Center.

God Bless You,

Joe & Maria Tarasuk

Phone:

Email:

BEFORE & AFTER PICS

Main Building (Before)

Main Building (After)

Men’s House - Front (Before)

Men’s House Front (After)

Men’s House - Rear (Before)

Men’s House - Rear (After)

Main Building - Rear (Before)

Main Building - Rear (After)

Men’s House (Before)

Men’s House (After)

Main Lobby (Before)

Main Lobby (After)

Banquet Room (Before)

Banquet Room (After)

Main Classroom (Before)

Main Classroom (Before)

Main Classroom (After)

Main Classroom (After)

Second Floor Hall (Before)

Second Floor Hall (During Renovation)

Second Floor Hall (After)

2nd Floor Staircase (Before)

2nd Floor Staircase (After)

Library (Before)

Library (After)

Main Building Gym (Before)

Main Building Gym (After)

Main Building Kitchen (Before)

Main Building Kitchen (Final Renovation)

Dish Wash Room (Before)

Dish Wash Room (After)

Cottage B (Before)

Cottage B (After)

Cottage C (Before)

Cottage C (After)

The Quiet Place (Before)

The Quiet Place (After)

Joe & Maria’s (Before)

Joe & Maria’s (After)

Phase III (Future Women’s Home)