Community Outreach

Manitowoc

Ways We Do Community

Who We Are

At Crossroads, we want to help people connect with God and others at the Crossroads of life.
Our Community Outreach Ministry seeks to show the love of Christ throughout Manitowoc County and beyond. We do this by serving alongside local organizations that are meeting real needs in our communities.

Is God calling you to step out and meet a need, create a connection, or build a relationship with someone who needs to know and see Jesus? Join us in loving God by loving people! Where will you serve today?

Upcoming

Seasonal Community Outreach Opportunities

Get involved in our upcoming community outreach events this holiday season as we come together to serve, share God’s love, and make a difference in the lives of those around us.

Christmas Toy Shop

October 25 - November 22, 2026

In partnership with the Manitowoc Salvation Army, we are to help make Christmas brighter for more than 1,000 local kids through the Toy Shop! You can be part of it by bringing new, unwrapped toys to the Franciscan Center on Sundays and placing them in the designated bins.

Want to serve in person? Volunteers will help families shop for Christmas gifts while building meaningful connections with people in our community. To volunteer, text TOYSHOP to 920-520-2500 for signup details.

Adopt A Family

November 1 - 29, 2026

This Christmas, we have a simple opportunity to love our neighbors and make the season a little brighter for families in our community. We’re partnering with the Manitowoc Salvation Army to provide Christmas gifts for 80 local family members who could use a little extra support this year.

Want to be part of it? Stop by the Adopt A Family table in the lobby after service, choose a name, and help us share the love of Jesus through a little Christmas generosity. Together, we can make a meaningful difference for families right here in our community.

Salvation Army Bell Ringing

November - December

Ring a bell. Spread some Christmas cheer. Make a difference.

This Christmas season, we’re partnering with the Manitowoc Salvation Army to help support families right here in our community. Grab your family, LifeGroup, or a few friends and spend some time ringing bells at a Red Kettle location throughout November and December. It’s a simple, fun way to serve together and make an impact!

Ready to ring? Call the Salvation Army at 920-684-7117 or click the link below to sign up.

When signing up, be sure to filter your search to Manitowoc to find the closest locations.

Ongoing Outreach Ministries

Salvation Army Manitowoc County

There are many different ways to get involved with The Salvation Army. We offer volunteers a chance to change people's lives across a wide range of activities and programs, all the while being changed themselves. All of our volunteer opportunities are coordinated locally, where our staff understands exactly how you can be of the most help for the most people.

Here are some examples of volunteer opportunities:

Seasonal setup
Weekly cleaning
Pantry help
Maintenance helper

To get started, please contact the main office at (920) 684-7117, extension 103, or email michael.pearson@usc.salvationarmy.org.

To volunteer or donate, click below:

Donate Volunteer

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The Crossing of Manitowoc County

The Crossing of Manitowoc County is a non-profit, Christian-based organization with a mission to provide emotional, educational, material, and spiritual support to clients, empowering them to become strong and resilient families.

Their programs are designed to serve both women and men facing pregnancy in the variety of situations presented in our community: teens and twenty-somethings, men and women, married and unmarried, first baby or fifth baby.

They offer a growing variety of services to meet their changing client needs, including a medical clinic that provides free limited obstetrical ultrasound examinations. All of their services are free, confidential and non-judgmental. Their goal is to help clients make an informed decision by helping them to understand what they are feeling and what their options are.

If you're interested in being involved, the greatest need they have is the role of client advocate. To learn more about that, click on the job description below:

Client Advocate Volunteer

Meals on Wheels

Meals on Wheels provides meals to qualifying senior citizens in our community. Participants receive hot, cold and/or frozen home-delivered meals during the week. The number of delivery days and meal options vary by location. Meals are delivered between 11am-1pm except on holidays.

To volunteer, please call: (920) 683-4180 or (877) 416-7083 for an application.