Organizations Filed Purposes:
The Organization provides direct assistance and support services to residents of Champlin, Corcoran, Dayton, Maple Grove, Osseo, and Rogers targeting households with low incomes and those faced with a financial crisis.
Providing food, housing, clothing, and outreach services to the poor.
Addressing Hunger: Over the past 6 years, CROSS food distribution has expanded from one site (CROSS food warehouse) to 30 locations. Since 2013, we have added 23 schools and 6 mobile food pantries to our food outlets. During this Fiscal Year, CROSS supported mobile food pantries located at two alternative high schools, two senior housing facilities, a shopping mall in St. Michael, and various food deliveries to two mobile home park(s). CROSS also provides food to three YMCA's, Humanity Alliance and various churches to assist them with their outreach to at-risk youth and families. We positively impact more than 5,000 individuals each month, up from 2,000 individuals per month in 2013. During Fiscal 2020, we distributed 1,950,342 meals (1,300,228 pounds of food) to more than 14,000 people. CROSS Kidpack - Weekend Food for Kids - During the 2019-20 School Year, CROSS, with the help of our 13 community partners, provided more than a food pack each month to 3,500 children in 23 local schools. CROSS' Meals on Wheels program volunteers delivered more than 7,923 hot fresh meals in Fiscal 2020. CROSS also raises funds to subsidize the cost of these meals for poorer seniors living in our area. Addressing Homelessness: CROSS provided financial assistance to 120 families in our community. Through our work they were able to get caught up financially, stay in their home, and develop a financial plan for future stability. With the support of Maple Grove Rotary Club, our Peaceful Dreams for CROSS kids program provided 25 children with a bed, bedding, books, and a new quilt made by the Maple Grove Quilters. Addressing Other Family Needs: CROSS' Special Event/Holidy Programs supply toys during the holidays, Easter baskets, school supplies, and birthday gifts for families throughout the year. CROSS distributed $111,863 worth of new toys and school supplies during the fiscal year. Clothes Closet provides used clothing and household items to families and individuals resulting in more than 7,670 shopping visits. CROSS distributed 62,119 pounds of clothing, books, and household items to families and individuals during the 2020 fiscal year. CROSS-Over Scholarship Program provided scholarships to 15 children during the Fiscal 2020. This program provides supplemental financial support to enable eligible families to access enrichment programs such as sports, dance, driver's education, and other programs for their children.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Elizabeth Brown | Executive Director | 60 | $80,668 |
| Harold Trombley | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Tom Lowe | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Susan L Carroll | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Kathy Paurus | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Heather N Fering | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Geoff Stamp | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Bonnie Marten | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Daniel J Falstad | Treasurer | 3 | $0 |
| Joseph D Lang | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Mike Mallin | President | 1 | $0 |
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public 990 form dataset) from:
https://s3.amazonaws.com/irs-form-990/202033019349300223_public.xml