March Newsletter

MARCH

Crossroads Youth & Family Services

2022

"We support the healthy lifestyles and emotional well-being of children, youth, and families through the provision of effective, community-based programs."

CROSSROADS NEWSLETTER | MARCH 2022

CONTENTS 03

WHAT'S NEW AT CROSSROADS

05

SERVICE PROJECTS ACROSS CROSSROADS

07 09 11 12

MONEY CANVAS

FAMILY MEALS UNDER $5 FOODS THAT BOOST YOUR MOOD WORKSHOP STAFF SHOUTOUT

13

BIRTHDAYS

14

WORKIVERSARIES

15

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

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New At Crossroads If you haven't noticed the logo for Crossroads changed slightly. Our focus and determination remain steadfast to help families because we know that all roads to success begin at home.

The story behind the logo, The house is where learning begins and the foundation is prepared for our little ones to receive the proper development tools required for them to one day build their own house.

Each of the squares within the house represents our main service areas: counseling, Head Start/ Early Head Start. and sheltering displaced youth at the Emergency Resource Center.

All of these service areas combine to help us meet our mission each year.

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Tecumseh Road

Main Street

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Service Projects Across Crossroads

As April 1 approaches, teams are completing their service projects that help the communities we serve. This year, we collected food items, shoes, and many other special projects. Thank you for your dedication to our families and communities.

Still want to Help?

Volunteer Donate Shop Amazon Smile Check out our CERC wishlist

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Check out this resource from our amazing community partner, Thrivent Financial.

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Through online coaching, you'll learn to be more intentional, so you can put your money toward what matters most."

The best part is that this is FREE. To sign-up or to learn more, visit their website. https://www.thrivent.com/generosity/moneycanvas

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Crossroads Family Meals for less than $5.00

Your Family Recipe Chicken (Can be substituted by tofu or other protein source)

Each culture showcases a rice specialty to reflect local spices and taste preferences: risotto in Italy, paella in Spain, jambalaya in the southern U.S., coconut rice in Colombia, steamed rice in China,

Rice (Can be substituted for cauliflower rice.

rice and beans in Mexico, and sweet rice in

Onions (1 small)

Portugal, to name a few. The scientific name for

Bell Pepper

rice is Oryza.

Olive Oil

There are a number of things you can make with

Chicken broth

rice, chicken, and a few other simple ingredients.

Salt Pepper

All these recipes are simple and can be made for under $10.

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Redbud Room

How Food Can Boost Your Mood BY

Dark

chocolate-

High

in

TABATHA

ROUNDS

health-promoting

flavonoids that increase blood flow to your brain.

Yogurt-Support the growth of healthy bacteria in your gut that helps to increase serotonin levels.

Bananasynthesize

High

in

vitamin

feel-good

B6,

which

neurotransmitters.

Popcorn- Provides tryptophan, an amino acid responsible

for

producing

mood-boosting

serotonin.

helps The

combination of fiber and sugar in bananas also helps to stabilize blood sugar levels that can cause mood swings.

Oats- High in fiber which helps keep energy levels stable.

High Fiber Cereal w/ Vitamin D milk- Vitamin D fights depression.

Coconut- Full of triglycerides which your brain instantly used as fuel.

Oranges-

Vitamin

C

helps

regulate

stress

hormones.

Berries-Rich in antioxidants that help manage inflammation associated with depression.

Nuts and Seeds- Provides tryptophan, an amino acid responsible for producing mood-boosting serotonin.

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Thank You for all you do!

"Shout out to Stacia Jordan. She is the best director. She helps out wherever needed. We have been short-staffed forever and she still makes the center run smoothly. She is supportive and makes us feel valued. Every center needs a director like her (but you can't have her)."

From Learning Tree Room 3 Dawn C. & Terri

New facade installation at Learning Tree coming soon!

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Birthdays 3 Rheanna A Kendra L.

9 Rosalyn W.

10 Amanda R.

11 Briany B.

15 Shenia C.

16 Kimberly B..

18 Dawn C..

19 Linda V. Mary M.

20 Maria D.

21 Angela F.

26 Breanna J.

28 Valerie M. Dalisha H.

30 Gabrielle P.

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Workiversaries Mike T. 8 Years

Shilah B. 11 Years

Jessica P. 9 Years

Jennifer M. 3 Years

Tani W. 10 Years

Paola E. 5 Years

Delois C. 3 Years

Whitney M. 3 Year

Juanita K. 17 Years

Marie M. 4 Years

Amanda H. 3 Years

Cheryl S. 8 Years

Leanne C. 6 Years MARCH NEWSLETTER / 14

Community Partners There is no road without them.

The Harris Foundation strives “to establish and promote, encourage, strengthen, assist and maintain religious, charitable, education, benevolent, or scientific institutions and organizations.”

We are so thankful for their support of our Emergency Resource Center! Vital funding from The Harris Foundation has allowed for a brand new resource room full of essential items that our kids need to feel at home.

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