Family Support Council
About the Family Support Council
The Community Crossroads Family Support Council (FSC) is an advisory board to the Community Crossroads agency to support, educate, and empower families. Families helping families is the best way to describe this group of volunteers. The Council has chosen Michele Krause as Chairperson. Christine Reynolds is our Family Support Council liaison (she can be reached at creynolds@communitycrossroadsnh.org). The FSC usually meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM. Members volunteer at Community Crossroads’ events and serve on agency committees.
The Family Support Council is accepting donations year round and would like to thank our various recent donors including Girls on the Run and Salem Area Special Needs.
If you would like to attend a meeting to see what we are all about, please contact The Family Support Council. To join the FSC please complete a Family Support Council volunteer application.
Current Members
Chair, Michelle Krause – Windham, NH
Diane Andrews – Pelham, NH
Carol Dabrowski – Plaistow, NH
Jen Dabrowski – Plaistow, NH
Katie Everett – Windham NH
Michael Gayhardt – Deerfield, NH
Viki-Sue Gayhardt – Deerfield, NH
Kimberly Habib – Salem, NH
Karen Hatch – Salem, NH
Michael Phillips – Salem, NH
Sue Phillips – Salem, NH
Patricia Szweda- Salem, NH
Anita Trudel – Atkinson, NH
Griffin Inclusive Park
[Photo taken of members of the Family Support Council by Julie Huss – Staff Photographer at The Eagle Tribune]
Members of the Community Crossroads Family Support Council (FSC) met with Parks and Recreation Director Cheryl Haas to present a check for $500 in support of a new inclusive playground at Griffin Park. “When our council heard about the plans at Griffin Park we jumped at the opportunity to support the project,” Kim Habib, FSC Chairperson said. “This play space will help enrich the lives of children, including those served by our organization.” Kim said, “We believe strongly that this new accessible play area will give children of all abilities an opportunity to explore, grow, and play together.” The Community Crossroads’ Fundraising Grant Committee also made a matching $500.00 donation to help with the construction of this new accessible community play space. According to Jennifer Bertrand,
Director of Community Partnerships at Community Crossroads who also serves as the Fundraising Chairperson, “The design of this play space at Griffin Park will help ensure the physical and social inclusion for all kids. Inclusive play provides opportunities and access for all children to have fun and enjoy a sense of belonging in the community. The combination of the diverse play experiences and elements will offer something to every child.”
Assistance
Families are encouraged to reach out to their Family Support Coordinator or Service Coordinator if you need assistance with items such as funds for conferences/workshops, environmental/vehicle modifications, inclusive social and recreational opportunities, respite, therapeutic services and more!