As a parent of Montessori students and an architect that works directly with educational non-profits in this region, I have been singularly impressed by unique educational and social model created by CrossWay Community. They have identified critical components of a thriving social network and translated that into a vibrant community that serves a diverse range of families, as well as residents of its immediate neighborhood.
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- EIN 52-1253460
- 301-929-2505
- 3015 Upton Dr Kensington MD 20895 USA
- www.crossway-community.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Adult Education, Education, Family Services, Homeless & Housing, Human Services, Low-Income & Subsidized Rental Housing, Preschools
Mission: Crossway Community, Inc. is a center for innovative, community-based anti-poverty solutions in the greater Washington, DC area. We promote community, creativity and learning for all families. Our evidence-based programs provide economically disadvantaged, single mothers the educational tools they need to build the social and financial networks that break the cycle of generational poverty.
Results: Since 1990 Crossway Community has served over 6,000 women in the Washington DC region. Parents report that 90% of the children who have attended our Montessori education program are above grade level in school and 70% of our adult students are currently enrolled in post-secondary education programs
Target demographics: Economically disadvantaged women in the Washington DC metro area with children under the age of 6.
Direct beneficiaries per year: 1,500+
Programs: Child development services: crossway community's child development services include pre-school and kindergarten programs, before and after school programs, and summer arts camp.
housing and facility operations: through an integration of crossway services within a 37 unit on-site apartment complex and work-family resource service, crossway community supports the life-skills development of low-income families and their at risk children for families across the metropolitan dc area and for families enrolled in the family leadership program. Families participate in pre-employment and employment training programs, life skills seminars, a library of health, career, parenting and economic literacy resources and a computer education cluster; first aid/cpr training, and safeserve food certification training.
neighborhood services: work-family resource services for families from across the metropolitan dc area and for families enrolled in the fla and cms. Crossway community's neighborhood services offer innovative work force development activities, pre-employment and employment training programs, life skills seminars, health and safety classes, telecommuting/computer workstations; a library of health, career, parenting and economic literacy resources and a computer center; event space for cultural activities; meeting space for civic groups and other non-profit organizations.