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Back-to-School Backpack Assembly is a Success!

Dedicated volunteers prepared 1,200 backpacks which are now ready to be distributed. Starting August 1, 2023, you may go to the closest of one of 15 DMARC food pantries in the Des Moines metro area to get a backpack with age-appropriate school supplies for your child(ren).. 

It’s time for the Annual Back-to-School Giveaway!

We need you to support the 31st Annual CROSS Outreach Back-to-School Giveaway – an investment in the future for everyone!

You’re invited to meet Gary on June 28

Who: You are invited and whomever you invite are welcome to attend! What: “Get-to-know Gary Gathering” When: Wednesday, June 28,...

Hanson Named New CROSS Outreach Director

The CROSS Outreach Board is pleased to announce the appointment of the Rev. Gary Hanson as the new executive director...

Fundraiser Success!

On Saturday, April 22, 2023, the party started with a silent auction and setup of the various tables from the...

Video Interview with Roberta Victor

Joyce Hoffman asks Roberta Victor to talk about the history of CROSS and Roberta’s upcoming retirement in this short 7-minute...

Retirement Party for Roberta

On Sunday, March, 26, a retirement party was held for our Executive Director Roberta Victor, at Covenant Presbyterian Church in...

CROSS Trivia & Silent Auction

CELEBRATING ALL DECADES – YOU CHOOSE THE DECADE! All ages welcome – Free childcare is available for those 5 and...

Welcome to CROSS

Welcome to CROSS Outreach of Des Moines. We hope you find the resources provided on this website valuable. If you...