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Assisting formerly incarcerated women to achieve independence

HISTORY

Our story starts in 1974.
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Since 1974, the mission of Crossroads, Inc. is to provide housing, education, support, counseling, and employment readiness in a homelike environment for women who have been incarcerated and, are currently on parole or probation. We are a licensed residential substance use disorder treatment program. Crossroads is a leader in providing comprehensive reentry services for women.

Crossroads was the first program in California to provide services to women who had served life sentences. We also are the first program in Los Angeles County to be awarded a contract to serve women (ages 18-24) who are being released from juvenile facilities. Our primary goal is to support women in rebuilding their lives after incarceration. We have assisted hundreds of women making the transition from incarceration to independence.

Over 85% of women who stay at least three months at Crossroads successfully transition back to the community. They leave Crossroads having met all of the requirements for Parole or Probation, some have college degrees, jobs, finish their GEDs, bank accounts, IDs, savings and have all of their medical needs met.

CROSSROADS, INC. WAS FOUNDED IN 1974 BY A LOCAL GROUP OF VOLUNTEERS AND DAIRY FARMERS PETE AND CAROL BEKENDAM. THE BEKENDAMS LIVED NEAR THE WOMEN'S PRISON IN CHINO AND REALIZED THE DEEP NEED FOR HOUSING FOR WOMEN AFTER PRISON. THEY CONTINUE TO SUPPORT CROSSROADS TODAY AND DONATE FRESH PRODUCE FROM THEIR FARM.

TESTIMONIALS

"I think the program has beneficial services and the staff is nice. Jackie is very easy to talk to, and actually listens and cares. I was in a program before, and I didn’t feel listened to and the staff didn’t care. It’s the complete opposite at Crossroads. The staff wants to help you and wants you to do well. I also feel supported and respected as a transgendered male transitioning from female." – Anthony
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Our Staff

OUR STAFF

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Executive Director
Larissa Matzek
Crossroads, Inc. Associate Director of Grants and Contracts
Assistant Director 
Heather Long
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Case Manager
Amelia Morris
Linda Achterberg
Senior House Manager
Linda Achterberg
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House Manager
Kristy Lewis
Board Members

BOARD MEMBERS

Crossroads, Inc. Board Member
Board President
David Kadar
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Treasurer
Darlene McPherson
Past President
Board Member
Blair Aldworth
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Secretary
Katie Gonzalez
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Board Member
Celia Spalding
Crossroads, Inc. Board Member
Board Member
Jennifer Stark
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Board Member
Alex Cousins

Reclaiming lives and restoring dignity: your donation makes a lasting impact on the lives of formerly incarcerated women.

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