Crosslines Community Outreach

Crosslines Community Outreach Uniting Faith. Serving with Compassion. Crosslines Pantry Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 9am-1:45pm
Fridays: 9am-Noon
Wednesday Evenings: 5:30pm-7pm

The Council of Churches of the Ozarks is a human services organization providing services to the most vulnerable children, families, elderly and people with disabilities in the Ozarks.

🥫 Hunger Awareness Month 💙Many people know they can donate food to a pantry. Fewer know there are simple ways to involve...
06/01/2026

🥫 Hunger Awareness Month 💙

Many people know they can donate food to a pantry. Fewer know there are simple ways to involve their workplace, church, or even their next grocery trip.

If you’re part of a business, church, school, or community group, Crosslines can provide a donation barrel to help you host a food drive and rally people around a shared goal.

If you’re shopping at Price Cutter or King Cash Saver, keep an eye out for Crosslines donation barrels. You can donate food directly or purchase a donation bag to help stock our pantry.

No matter the size of the donation, every item helps support families, seniors, and children in our community.

If you’d like to learn more about hosting a food drive, give us a call or visit our website. 💙

As we reflect on the opening of the new Romona Baker Emergency Women's Shelter, our hearts are full of gratitude.Thank y...
06/01/2026

As we reflect on the opening of the new Romona Baker Emergency Women's Shelter, our hearts are full of gratitude.

Thank you to every donor, volunteer, church, community partner, advocate, and supporter who helped make this vision a reality. Your generosity, encouragement, and belief in this mission will impact women in the Ozarks for years to come.

We are deeply grateful for this community ❤️

Media coverage from this exciting week is shared in the comments below.

05/30/2026

💛 Foster Care Awareness Month is coming to a close, but the stories and needs we've highlighted throughout May are still very real.

Thank you to everyone who has supported children and families through Ambassadors for Children this month. Your generosity is helping provide dignity, stability, and care for local children and families.

If you'd like to support the mission, you can donate here:
https://ccozarks.org/donate/?projectcodePreselect=4140&segmentCode=AFCMAY26

Yesterday, we cut the ribbon on the new Safe to Sleep emergency women’s shelter!For years, Safe to Sleep has served wome...
05/29/2026

Yesterday, we cut the ribbon on the new Safe to Sleep emergency women’s shelter!

For years, Safe to Sleep has served women experiencing homelessness in a space that was never designed to be a shelter. The Romona Baker Emergency Women's Shelter has sleeping pods, secure storage, a computer area, improved accessibility, and spaces designed around the needs of our guests. Now, women will have the resources and support they need to move toward stability and independence.

We are grateful to God for His provision throughout this project and thankful for the donors who believed in this vision, the churches and partners who hosted Safe to Sleep over the years, the staff who brought this project to life, the construction crews who built it, and everyone who came out to celebrate with us yesterday.

Because of your support, more women in the Ozarks will have a safe place to sleep, the tools to rebuild, and a pathway toward lasting stability❤️

Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce

💙 Nearly 25,000 diapers donated by CoxHealth staff! Through a diaper drive held across multiple CoxHealth locations, sta...
05/27/2026

💙 Nearly 25,000 diapers donated by CoxHealth staff!

Through a diaper drive held across multiple CoxHealth locations, staff rallied together to collect an incredible 24,987 diapers for Diaper Bank of the Ozarks. This became one of our biggest diaper donations of the year and will make a real impact for families in our community.

We love seeing members of our community come together like this to support local families and help meet essential needs in a big way.

Thank you to everyone at CoxHealth who donated, organized, and helped make this drive possible.

05/26/2026

Another incredible school year for the Math & Reading Buddy Programs 💛

Thank you to every volunteer, donor, school partner, and supporter who helped local students build skills, confidence, and meaningful connections this year.

We couldn’t do it without you.

💛 Volunteer HighlightFor more than a year now, Louise Blumenstock has been one of the familiar faces regularly volunteer...
05/24/2026

💛 Volunteer Highlight

For more than a year now, Louise Blumenstock has been one of the familiar faces regularly volunteering inside the Ambassadors for Children Boutique. Nearly every Thursday morning, she comes in to help sort clothing, stock shelves, inventory donations, and welcome foster families into the space.

This Foster Care Awareness Month, we sat down and talked with Louise about what keeps bringing her back and what she has learned through volunteering with foster families.

One of the biggest things she mentioned was how much her perspective has changed.

“Coming here and working has opened my eyes to the love that these parents have for their foster kids.”

Louise talked about watching children come into the boutique and light up when they get to choose their own clothes. She said many of these kids have had very little control in their lives, so something as simple as shopping for themselves can bring real joy and confidence.

She also spoke about the importance of dignity, especially when children receive brand new clothing that was chosen specifically for them and not simply passed down.

And when asked why she keeps volunteering, her answer was simple:

“This is something that you receive so much more back than you ever give.”

The May Campaign is almost finished for the year, and stories like Louise’s are a reminder that support can look different for everyone. Sometimes it’s donating. Sometimes it’s volunteering. Sometimes it’s simply being aware of and caring about what local foster families are walking through

Crosslines will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, May 26, a...
05/22/2026

Crosslines will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, May 26, at 9 A.M.

🦄 Hoofing it for a cause. The DK Memorial Track Meet is back June 6th at JFK Stadium with officially timed races, relays...
05/21/2026

🦄 Hoofing it for a cause.

The DK Memorial Track Meet is back June 6th at JFK Stadium with officially timed races, relays, hurdles, inflatable costume races, the donut run, and events for younger kids.

Every registration helps local kids in need get access to sports equipment, activity fees, and opportunities to compete.

So grab your running shoes and we’ll see you at the track. 🏃

Register here:
https://runsignup.com/Race/MO/Springfield/DKMemorialTrackMeet

Faith-filled women are making a difference in our community every single day. Along with The Wind and KWFC Radio, we are...
05/19/2026

Faith-filled women are making a difference in our community every single day. Along with The Wind and KWFC Radio, we are excited to play a small part in recognizing their impact.

Help us celebrate them at the Honoring Women of Faith Luncheon on July 15! We want to recognize women who lead with compassion, service, and faith whether in ministry, missions, or everyday life.

Nominate someone today: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=GG8SRFLCLUqdjlH5U-Wr4rNBw8D_M-lOlld2E-uyyTNUOTJYN1gyUlY0T08zRTVESkJWVzQ4RzlWUy4u

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3055 E. Division Street
Springfield, MO
65802

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+14178623586

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