* Name in story changed for anonymity* For a local mom raising her child in New Holland—CrossNet has been more than just a resource. It’s been a lifeline, a source of encouragement, and a place where they’ve found true community. Sarah first heard about CrossNet through word-of-mouth while living in New Holland. At the time, she was looking for ways to support her family. As… Read More
CrossNet’s Annual Backpack Program is coming up on Tuesday, August 5th from 9 AM to 6 PM! This year we are anticipating distributing over 800 new backpacks to students in grades K-12 in ELANCO. In addition, other resources including lunch, school supplies, and haircuts will be available at the event! Below are some ways to get your children, co-workers, small groups, churches, and organizations involved!… Read More
Current with CrossNet is a monthly video series to update YOU, our partners, about how we’re offering hope & help in the ELANCO community! We are jumping into all things June here at CrossNet Ministries. Check out this video to learn more about how you can partner with us through the Summer Lunch Program and upcoming Backpack Program.
Kathleen Millay has called New Holland home since 1989. Her connection to CrossNet Ministries began when her four sons—now adults—attended the Youth Center, back when it was known as Cross Connection. Over the years, her involvement has deepened through her local church, Our Lady of Lourdes. As she puts it, “It’s hard not to know CrossNet.” About four years ago, Kathleen was inspired by a… Read More
This May, CrossNet Ministries is teaming up again with six local restaurants to make a difference in the ELANCO community! Every Friday throughout the month, a portion of sales from the restaurants listed below will directly support our mission of providing help and hope. No need to mention CrossNet or show a flyer—just visit Lickity Split, Fox Meadows Creamery (Leola), Skip’s Food Truck, Twin Valley Coffee… Read More
“I continue to ask God in my prayers to guide me and lead me to where I am supposed to go.” Marjorie’s words reflect a deep faith and unwavering hope that continue to guide her through life’s toughest seasons. As a participant at CrossNet, she has faced many challenges — but through her resilience, determination, and the support she’s found here, Marjorie is courageously taking… Read More
Dear CrossNet Supporters, I want to share an important and exciting update about CrossNet Ministries’ expansion and renovation project! Over the past few years, we’ve been on an incredible journey together. In 2022, thanks to your generosity and a $1.5 million matching grant from the Clark Associates Charitable Foundation, we raised $3 million to purchase and renovate a large warehouse across the street from our… Read More
Our 2025 Annual Banquet was a night to remember as we gathered with friends, partners, and supporters from the ELANCO community to reflect on the past and look ahead with hope and expectation. It was a beautiful evening filled with stories, updates, and a powerful reminder of what God can do when the community comes together to say yes! We are incredibly grateful for our… Read More
A recent Cross Jr. topic was “When things don’t go my way”. The goal of this lesson was for students to be able to learn coping skills for working through the challenges, frustrations, and disappointments that we can face every day. I found out halfway through the day that over half of the students at Cross Jr. were not going to be able to make… Read More
“I am excited to see where God takes us, because we know that God is the God of the impossible!” ✨ Meet Maria Buck! For 18 steadfast years, Maria has faithfully served on the CrossNet Ministries Board. Throughout her time with us, Maria has witnessed God’s incredible faithfulness through the work of CrossNet. She’s deeply grateful for the ministry’s unwavering mission of offering help and… Read More