Crossroads would like to extend a heartfelt "thank you" to everyone who gave to the relief efforts in New Orleans and Mississippi. In the wake of the devastation that Hurricane Katrina left, we are proud to update you on the lasting impact of your donation.

During the initial response of the Hurricane we partnered with The Goodness Project providing hot meals and relief items to the victims of Katrina. Through this partnership, Crossroads was able to contribute over 2 million pounds of food and needed supplies transported to New Orleans in 57 tractor-trailer loads. More than 67,000 hot meals were given to those in need.

The next phase of our relief efforts went towards the reconstruction of homes damaged by the effects of gale force winds, rain and the breaking of the levies causing extreme water damage. Once again partnered with The Goodness Project, we supplied truck loads of building materials and supplies to help rebuild some of the homes in the Algiers area.

These efforts could not have been done without the support of you!

It is with great joy that we acknowledge the 11 work teams and over 120 people that volunteered during our Gulf Coast relief efforts. They gave of their time, money and efforts to travel to New Orleans and Mississippi. It was through these teams and your donation that God's love was extended in a very real and practical way. Hot meals were prepared and served, relief items organized and distributed. Walls torn down, electrical wiring, plumbing, drywalling, painting, roofing etc., were all done in the name of Jesus.

Although the volunteers gave of their physical abilities, the most important work they accomplished was through their willingness to serve and show compassion to those who thought they were forgotten. "This is my commandment, that you love one another, just as I have loved you."

Please join us on August 29th on 100 Huntley Street as Ron and Ann, and Reynold and Kathy along with some of our team members share their stories of Katrina.