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December 27th, 2023
by Kim Marshall, Annual Giving Coordinator
As we bid farewell to another transformative year, we find ourselves overwhelmed with gratitude for the unwavering support that…
November 9th, 2023
by Angela Squire, Sr. Director of Prevention Services
One of the highlights of my childhood came when I was in the second grade. I won a Silver Medal…
August 31st, 2023
by Caroline Hart, Chief External Relations Officer
“At a minimum, Nevaeh is two years behind in reading. We’re working really hard on the alphabet and sounding…
February 24th, 2022
by Blair Johnston
For more than 100 years, Crossnore has existed as a place to serve and love children. While our name,…
February 10th, 2022
by Patrice Williams
Betty Lovell has always had a heart for children. Her heart, coupled with her more than 44 years of…
October 21st, 2021
by Kathy Waldrep, Residential Supervisor
I have been in the Residential field for 30 years, currently serving as one of the Residential Supervisors on…
September 23rd, 2021
Although Kim Barnhardt’s volunteer name badge only states her name, there’s a joke around here that it should really…
September 15th, 2021
Being a cottage parent may very well be the hardest and the most fun job at Crossnore. Cottage Parents…
August 19th, 2021
by Corinna Cruz
What helps make a house a home? For many it is the love of a canine companion. At Crossnore…
July 8th, 2021
Alana Fisher has a smile that lights up the room. She rushes in with a contagious energy and immediately…
April 8th, 2021
by Angela Bollo
April has arrived and brought with her longer days, warmer weather, showers that will hopefully bring flowers, and Atlanta…
March 24th, 2021
Yvette Floyd was born and raised in Winston-Salem and joined Crossnore as a Cottage Parent four years ago. She…
February 11th, 2021
When I was younger, I often heard the phrase, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will…
August 20th, 2020
As we start back to school, in a more trying time than ever, we are so thankful to ALL…
August 13th, 2020
by Crossnore Staff
When you meet Tornyha, you are immediately struck by her shy smile and quiet demeanor. But as you get…
April 2nd, 2020
Our students miss their teachers so much during this time, and our teachers miss their students! We'd love to…
December 3rd, 2019
Do you ever wonder what impact your donations have on the children served by Crossnore? Meet Abby (not her…
October 10th, 2019
“Draw a superhero,” says, King, age 3, as I sit in his living room talking to his family and…
September 13th, 2019
One of the definitions of spartan is a person of great courage and self-discipline. These are not the words…
June 21st, 2019
Last week we invited all of our staff to come have a day of team and resiliency building on…
February 1st, 2019
My entire life, I had always been what I considered “medium sized,” and had accepted that as the way…
December 21st, 2018
Jim and Caroline Hart are a couple who have lived their lives in service to God, their family, and…
November 2nd, 2017
It started when he was about five. Removed from his home because of his parent’s choices, Edgar had no idea what…
