CrossPurpose

In 2014, CrossPurpose become a 501(c)(3) with the mission to abolish economic, relational, and spiritual poverty through career and community development.

CrossPurpose is 6 month program for adults in poverty that helps participants graduate with a career paying at least $15/hr.

Our program provides participants, called Leaders, 150 hours of personal development, 8 individual counseling sessions, the option to choose from one of 20 different career certifications, career coaching, and a new network of supportive relationships. We host a weekly meal called Family Gathering, where volunteers, called Allies, come alongside Leaders and encourage them in their journey through the program.

After Leaders graduate, they join the Alumni Association, where they are eligible to receive continued supportive services, homeownership workshops, continued community, and the opportunity to apply to Change Agency, our idea incubator for entrepreneurial graduates.

People: We have a strong staff of 24 who are both qualified to contribute to their department and are called to the work of poverty elimination.

Strategy: We have codified the program into a six month process, and have measured a 63% graduation rate. Our strategy is to continue to scale the number of those we serve, consequently decreasing the cost per participant.

Execution: With well-equipped departments focusing on each facet of our holistic program, we have strategic academic and community partners who help us to execute our services through the family doctor model of poverty eradication.

Revenue: With a $3M budget, CrossPurpose is in the top 5% of all nonprofits across the nation. We have continued to decrease the cost per graduate, allowing us to serve more, and are approaching 6 months worth of cash reserves.

We have served 287 individuals thus far, leading to over 700 families lifted out of poverty. By the end of 2020, our goal is to have helped 1,000 people and families out of economic, relational and spiritual poverty.