Crossroads Mission Avenue

Crossroads Mission Avenue's mission statement is Bringing glory to God through the helping of people!

For over 40 years, Crossroads has been meeting the needs of the homeless in Central Nebraska. Our shelters in Grand Island, Kearney & Hastings provide comprehensive care in a positive, nurturing & educational environment. Services include safe shelter, hot meals, life skills classes, and case management, which helps guests gain employment, financial independence, & stable housing. Our 4-Phase Recovery program and personalized case management, along with transitional housing, equip our guests for successful living after their time at Crossroads & lead to homelessness prevention. To meet the needs, Crossroads opened a Mission in Grand Island in 2018, and is currently the only provider of homeless services to men in Grand Island. With the support of the Grand Island community, Crossroads provided almost 16,000 nights of safe shelter & over 47,000 nutritious meals for unsheltered men in 2025. Serving the needs in Hall County in 2025, Grand Island Crossroads provided 9,199 food boxes to hungry families, & over $25,000 worth of clothing & household goods free of charge to those in need through our Mission Avenue Thrift Community Needs Voucher program.

Testimonials

Hector used drugs to numb the pain when he lost his mother at age 18. After a stint in jail, he was released with literally no shirt or shoes…and nowhere to go! A friend called Crossroads, where he found the help he needed. Hector reflects, "I'm not sure where I would've ended up!" He now has a good job, and plans for the future!

74-year-old Gale came to Crossroads when he lost his housing. He's looking forward to moving into an apartment and "staying in one place for a while."