Cross Border Partners
Cross Border Partners is a Christian nonprofit organization and thrift store founded in 2001 by several of our Holy Cross partners. And our congregation continues to provide strong support. One year ago they began to search for a new facility to house the thrift shop and God answered their prayer with a beautiful spacious building. You may remember their old hidden location on Newago Drive as you view the video about looking for a location on Wane TV.
The proceeds from the thrift shop support an outreach program which helps 300-500 families each year. Once a family is referred to the program by a service organization or a church, they can shop in the store once a month for a year with all items free of charge.
The overflow of items from the thrift store get donated to other local, national and international organizations that also serve others including The Hope Center, Matthew 21, Misfits, Salvation Army, Wheels for the World, local churches, nursing homes and daycares.
In 2023, they had 421 new families that were referred to them. The number of pick ups Cross Border Partners did was 263 and the number of deliveries was 444. The volunteers put in almost 28,000 hours of serving at Cross Border Partners. Who do you recognize in the picture below? Volunteers are always needed!
The thrift store is open to the public for shopping and donation drop-offs every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 am to 4 pm. It is staffed with volunteers from churches throughout our area. You are also welcome to call (484-8580) or email (office@crossborderpartners.org) to have them pick up items for donation.
All are welcome to come and celebrate with Cross Borders at their new location at 929 N. Coliseum Blvd, with a grand opening on Saturday, July 20 from 9 am to 3 pm.
Please come check out the new larger store and do some shopping for household items, furniture, pictures, kitchenware, sporting goods, and books, as well as shoes and clothing. They have the best prices and selection in town due to your generous donations which are always welcome to help service the many families in our area. Thank You!