OUR FOUNDATION'S STORY

In 1995, before there was a foundation, there was Crossroads Hospice. Grateful family members and friends of patients expressed their appreciation for Crossroads' care in the form of financial donations. These funds were given to promote hospice care for others and to share knowledge of hospice philosophy of care. Crossroads could not accept funds directly, so these donations were passed along to a foundation outside our local communities.

Funds grew, along with awareness that our donors would prefer their contributions be used in the communities where their loved ones had lived. In 2003, Crossroads Hospice Charitable Foundation was formed to assure this promise could be kept.

 

SERVING THE MISSION

PROVIDING END-OF-LIFE EDUCATION

As our Crossroads Hospice Charitable Foundation continued to grow, we focused our efforts on educating communities about the end-of-life. The terminally ill, their families and friends, caregivers, and those in grief joined us for educational seminars, therapeutic workshops, and support groups. Incredible moments of connection, compassion, and healing punctuated our continued growth as we pushed forward in service of those on the end-of-life journey.

OUR VISION EXPANDED

HEALING FOR THOSE FORGOTTEN

While continuing to serve the mission of providing end-of-life education, our hearts and minds were made to realize the need of those forgotten: The children whose grief goes too often overlooked. Made possible only by the incredible support of our donors, we launched Crossroads Kids in 2015 — a 3-day, 2-night healing camp for children and families in grief. As Crossroads Kids continues to grow, and our educational mission alongside it, we look forward to your joining us in our journey through 2018 and beyond.

WE'RE FOCUSED ON THE MISSION

OVER 90% OF OUR FUNDS ARE USED TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF HOSPICE.

FOUNDATION FAQs

  • Monetary gifts benefit the community from which they are given. We work through local hospices to provide funds for the support of community organizations, healthcare providers, and caregivers who are involved in end-of-life issues and who support grief resolution.

  • We seek grant funding to defray administrative costs. Our goal is to keep administrative costs to ten percent or less.

  • Your help is always appreciated in the form of donations and personal time spent volunteering at your local hospice. You can also participate by helping us raise awareness of the philosophy of hospice and palliative care.

  • Our mission is dedication to ultimate life. This means that we work toward a better quality of life for the terminally ill and their family, friends, and caregivers.

Our Staff

KRIS SKAGGS

Executive Director

As Executive Director, Kris is responsible for all strategic and operational responsibilities for the Foundation. Kris originally joined the CRHCF family in 2015 as our Executive Administrator. Kris has over 20 years of experience in management, administration, and accounting. She is a graduate of Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and an Associate’s degree in Business Administration.

IN LOVING MEMORY OF MR. TOM WALDEN

Honorary Chair (2010 - 2013)

Mr. Walden guided the Crossroads Hospice Charitable Foundation from its infancy. He brought to the Foundation a wealth of knowledge gained from over forty years in corporate human resources working for global companies including Firestone Tire & Rubber Company, Revlon, Incorporated and Acme Engineering & Manufacturing Corporation. Mr. Walden was also prolific in leading various efforts for charitable causes.

The Foundation is dedicated to continuing his love of people in all we do; he is truly missed.