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Crossroads Community Services (CCS) is an urban outreach ministry of
First United Methodist Church, Dallas, TX. CCS opened its doors as a community-based urban ministry of First United Methodist Church of Dallas in May 2001. Operating under the nonprofit status of First United Methodist Church (FUMC), it was developed out of the desire to better serve more low-income people in our community. Since 1926, FUMC has been known as the “church at the crossroads" that serves those in need with care and compassion through its local outreach mission programs. The name “Crossroads Community Services” also conveys the reality that many of the people coming to CCS for services are at a ‘crossroads’ in their lives.
Thanks to the generosity of First Presbyterian Church of Dallas (FPC),
we share 6,500 square feet of space with The Stewpot, a ministry to the homeless, operated by FPC. A strong collegial relationship has developed
among the two churches, the Stewpot and CCS. Volunteer support comes from the church,
the community, and the business sector, allowing the programs of CCS to flourish. Public and private contributions, as well as public and private grants, provide funding for CCS.
Meet
Our Staff
For contact
information, see our Contact Us page.
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 Rev. Jay Cole, Director
An Associate Minister at
First United Methodist Church, Jay has also been
the Director of CCS since February of 2003.
Jay is involved directly with
clients on a daily basis through financial
assistance and leading our Goals and Budget
Management Workshops. He keeps our programs
running smoothly through his strong and
compassionate leadership. |
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 Bea
Cavazos,
Financial Assistance
Coordinator
Bea has been on our
staff for over four years. She oversees
our rent, mortgage, and utility assistance
programs, working with clients constantly. |
 Jody
Hall,
Volunteer
Coordinator
Jody joined
the CCS staff in January of 2007. He recruits, schedules,
places, and affirms our awesome volunteers. |
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 Catherine Bryan,
Director's and
Finance Assistant,
Financial Case
Manager
Catherine joined our staff in September of 2006. She
serves as Assistant to the Director and is responsible for
relations with various partner agencies. |
 Gregg Smith
Community Relations
Coordinator
Gregg joined us in
August of 2006. He is our
staff writer, as well as a voice for CCS to our greater
community. |
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 Virginia
Salinas,
Bilingual Outreach
Assistant
Virginia has been on
our staff for over three years. She helps our
Spanish-speaking clients with food and clothing,
and assists Bea with financial assistance. |
 Mary
Owens
Administrative
Assistant,
Financial Case
Screening
Mary has worked with
us since January of 2007. She answers our
phone, screens clients for financial assistance,
helps with intake, and keeps our office
running smoothly. |
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 Jean
Jacobs,
Administrative Assistant
Jean is our newest employee!
She joined our staff in April of this year.
She helps our Spanish-speaking clients with food
and clothing, and with financial assistance.
She also works with our Multi-Family Food
Program. |
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