In December, your gifts will be shared between two organizations: Cross Roads House, and Haven NH. Cross Roads House provides emergency and transitional shelter to unhoused individuals and families in the Seacoast area. They provide basic necessities, as well as the tools and guidance needed to return to permanent housing. Last year, Cross Roads House provided 35,731 bed nights of shelter to 409 people, including 20 families with 36 children.

The vision of Haven is to end violence and change lives. Haven is the result of the merger of A Safe Place and Sexual Assault Support Services. Both agencies were born out of community action and organizing to aid the victims of domestic and sexual violence. They began in the late seventies to address these issues plaguing our communities. Through the evolution of services and community action in working to strengthen laws for survivors and protect children, the agencies worked side by side and served many of the same clients.

You can make a donation online through the green button below. Cash in the offering plate at both Christmas Eve services on December 24th will be shared between the two agencies. If you would like to give by check, please make it payable to FUUSE, with “Cross Roads House/Haven” in the memo. Mail your check to FUUSE, PO Box 627, Exeter, NH 03833, or put it in the offering plate at any December service.