What We Do
At Crosslines Community Outreach, we stand at the intersection of compassion and need, offering hope to our most vulnerable neighbors across Southwest Missouri. Since 1969, we’ve believed that by working together, we can accomplish far more than any one organization or congregation could alone.
Through emergency assistance, wrap-around support services, and long-term care, we walk alongside families, seniors, and children—meeting immediate needs while helping create pathways toward stability and self-sufficiency.
Making a Difference
Every day, thousands of our neighbors face impossible choices—between food and medicine, rent and utilities, diapers and electricity. Crosslines exists to ensure no one in our community has to face these challenges alone. With the support of volunteers, donors, and partner organizations throughout the region, we’re not just providing relief—we’re restoring dignity, building relationships, and inspiring hope for lasting change.
Our Impact
584+
Woman sheltered
86%
Reading buddy students improved reading score
1,000,059+
Diapers distributed to families in need
How We Help
Crosslines Food Pantry
Emergency food assistance through our client-choice pantry
Safe to Sleep
Overnight shelter for women experiencing homelessness
Ambassadors for Children
Clothing and essentials for children and youth in foster care
Wish I May
Birthday celebrations for children facing hardship
Diaper Bank of the Ozarks
Diapers and hygiene products for struggling families
Math & Reading Buddies
One-on-one tutoring support for
at-risk students
Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Advocacy for residents in
care facilities
Case Management
Personalized support moving individuals toward self-sufficiency
Serving Southwest Missouri
Where We Work
Crosslines Community Outreach serves families and individuals primarily in Greene County. Additional programs reach across Christian, Taney, and Webster counties, and our Long-Term Care Ombudsman program serves 21 counties. The Diaper Bank of the Ozarks supplies resources to 30 counties—stretching from Humansville to the Arkansas border. Our Reading Buddies program reaches Greene, Webster, and Christian counties.
Get Involved
We are always better together. Whether you give your time, resources, or financial support, you become part of a community-wide movement to ensure every neighbor has what they need to thrive. Join us in creating a Southwest Missouri where compassion meets action and hope becomes reality.