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Residents and program graduates urge continued county support for Crossroads; commissioners approve several donations
Summary
Dozens of Crossroads residents and graduates told the commission how the rehabilitation program changed their lives. Commissioners approved several community donations that include homeless services, senior services, and regional animal services funding.
A steady stream of people affiliated with Crossroads, a local long-term recovery program, addressed the Washoe County Board of County Commissioners on Oct. 14 to thank the board for past support and to request continued funding.
More than a dozen residents and graduates gave personal testimony describing how Crossroads supported recovery, family reunification and employment. Speakers described improvements in mental health, reunified parenting, job training and peer-support certifications. Justin Cercone, a Crossroads father, and several women who had regained custody or improved family relationships described specific benefits they credited to the program.
Commissioners also approved a package of donations on a single motion that passed unanimously. The donations approved in that motion included: $25,973 to the Child Protective Services Fund; $36,707 to homeless services (including state Victim Butcher funds referenced in staff materials); $14,089 to senior services; monetary donations, goods, and gift cards to Regional Animal Services; and the transfer of outdated forensic lab equipment to University of Nevada, Reno criminal-justice and science programs. The board made the award approvals in a single block and staff said the donations will be used to support the named programs and nonprofits.
Public commenters also raised separate concerns at the meeting about the county’s proposed Homeland Security grant that would remodel space in the sheriff’s office for Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity. Speakers opposed that grant on public-safety and economic grounds, arguing local entanglement with federal immigration enforcement harms trust and tourism revenue. Those comments came under public comment rather than an itemized vote at today’s meeting.
Commissioners thanked Crossroads residents for sharing their stories and noted the testimonials played into broader county priorities around recovery, workforce development and community supports. The board’s approval of donations will be reflected in forthcoming budget adjustments and administrative actions.
