The First Time I Felt Free
by Lisa, Crossroads Resident A couple weeks ago in our processing group, one of the questions we were asked was, “When was the first time you felt free?” All of
Helping and empowering women to self-sufficiency, one woman at a time.
About Us
For 45 years, we have provided HOPE and HOME for previously incarcerated women. Our vision is for these women to THRIVE in the larger community.
Sometimes, people need more than a second chance. It takes time, preparation and resources to be able to fully take advantage of opportunities. But when the time comes for that person to make a change, our belief is that we, as a community, need to be ready to journey along with that person in order to make those changes within that person’s life.
“Crossroads helped me find myself and helped me understand that my past is my past, and it doesn't label me as who I am.”
Our Program & Mission
Since 1974, the mission of Crossroads is to provide housing, education, support, counseling, and employment training in a homelike environment for women who have been incarcerated. Our primary goal is to empower women with new skills to help them step out of the revolving door of prison and move towards economic self-sufficiency.
- Assessment & Individualized Goal Setting
- Employment Assistance & Skill Building
- Group Sessions & Seminars
- Group Sessions & Seminars
- Social Enterprise
Every woman has inherent value and holds the power of possibility within.
Join & Support
Crossroads Inc. counts on the community to help our women successfully return to the community. Financial support, volunteering, donating to the food drive and other support have helped make the program as successful as it is today.
“Crossroads helped me find myself and helped me understand that my past is my past, and it doesn't label me as who I am.”
Crossroads Women Minerva Award
Profile of Sister Terry on A Woman’s Nation, an organization that works on the front lines of humanity. Sister Terry and Crossroads received the Minerva Award by organizer and host, Maria Shriver. (2010)
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From Where I Sit – Sr. Terry
I grew up in Lakewood … a short 35 miles from Claremont. As a kid in the 50’s, our backyards were safe havens. Typically, you could tell where everyone was,
Sr. Terry Recognized as a 2019 Congressional Woman of the Year
Sr. Terry Recognized as a 2019 Congressional Woman of the Year On Saturday, April 13, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) hosted the Congressional Women of the Year Awards Ceremony to honor
UnCommon Good Interviews Sr. Terry
Home for Good It took Rebecca 79 years to finally find a loving home, but find it she did at Crossroads, the residential facility for women coming out of prison,
Sister Terry Dodge really thinks being Grand Marshall is a big deal
Sister Terry Dodge really thinks being Grand Marshall is a big deal June 28, 2018 4:10 PM – Claremont Courier Sister Terry Dodge will not be doing a royal wave
2017 Non-Profit of the Year
Claremont Chamber of Commerce Names Crossroads, Inc. the 2017 Non-Profit of the Year Sr. Terry Dodge, Executive Director of Crossroads, receiving the Claremont Chamber of Commerce Non-Profit of the Year