At Crossroads, our mission is simple yet powerful: to help every child acquire the skills they need to thrive at school, at home, and in the community.

Every day, we witness moments that change lives.

Livy (name changed for privacy) is four years old and learning to use her words, ask for breaks when she feels overwhelmed, and stay engaged with her classmates. These may sound like small accomplishments, but for Livy and her family, they are significant milestones that build confidence, independence, and connection.

In another classroom, Haic (name changed for privacy), a seven-year-old who had previously been considered nonverbal, spoke at least six words in a single day. Moments like these bring joy to families and remind us why this work matters so much.

These successes don't happen by chance. They happen because children receive individualized support, dedicated instruction, and opportunities to learn and grow. And they happen because caring supporters choose to invest in their futures.

This year, more than 120 children received specialized education and therapy services through Crossroads. As we continue to grow and enhance our programs, our commitment remains unchanged: providing every child with the tools, encouragement, and support they need to reach their potential.

Today, we're working toward several important improvements that will directly benefit our students, including enclosing our grounds to enhance safety, extending our nature trail to a nearby pond, enhancing our security system, providing advanced training opportunities for our dedicated staff, and upgrading our classroom technology. These initiatives enrich our students' learning experiences but are not covered through tuition or traditional funding sources.

If you have never made a gift to Crossroads, or if it's been a while since your last contribution, we invite you to become part of a child's success story today. Whether your gift is $10, $25, $50, or more, every contribution helps provide meaningful opportunities for children with autism to learn, grow, and succeed.

Thank you for being part of the Crossroads family. Together, we are helping children build brighter, more independent futures—one milestone at a time.

With gratitude,

Kelly Young
Executive Director

Building Skills for Life