CrossWinds
Outreach


Eden Garden


The Eden Organic Garden
Celebrating 15 Years of Growing a Garden and a Community
Eden Garden, located on the CrossWind’s property near the Creekside Barn, has been operating for over 15 years to raise fresh organic produce for those in need. Thanks to the support of volunteers from CrossWinds Church, the community, and the Livermore Amador Valley Garden Club, we continue to break our records for the amount of produce we can donate to food banks and other organizations in the area. In 2022, we harvested 3,432 pounds thanks to over 800 hours of hard work by our volunteers! We are thankful for the success the Garden has had, and we are looking forward to seeing what God has in store for us in the next year.

Primary operation of Eden Garden is during the growing season, between April and November. We have occasional pop-up work parties to keep up with garden tasks. Please contact us if you would like more information about the Eden Garden or if you'd like to be added to our email list for the most up-to-date information.


Eden Garden Cookbook

Eden Garden Newsletter
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Sleep in Heavenly Peace


Sleep in Heavenly Peace is a nonprofit organization that builds, assembles, and delivers beds to children and families in need.

Sleep in Heavenly Peace has an Amazon wishlist. As well, additional volunteer opportunities exist outside of building, including volunteer coordination, lunch prep, clean up and several others. To learn more, visit their website here


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What is Goodness Village


Goodness Village is a master-planned, 28-unit tiny home village, developed on acreage provided by CrossWinds Church in Livermore. The Village offers affordable, permanent, and supportive housing for previously unhoused neighbors residing in the Tri-Valley. The Village includes an onsite vocational program, mental health support, substance use services, and case management.


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How are we different from other programs addressing homelessness?
Community
We believe the primary cause of homelessness to be the catastrophic loss of family support. With that in mind, we seek to build a supportive community through relationships amongst our residents by creating a safe, healthy living environment and onsite supportive staff offering vocational training, substance use services, mental health support and case management. We also reintegrate the residents into the larger community by partnering our residents with a mentor who shares the same passion, and will help the resident develop their skill or craft to use to their full potential - whether for financial or personal gain.

Permanence
Goodness Village is permanent housing for individuals who were previously identified as chronically homeless. This permanence allows a resident to transition from survival mode to productive contributors to the community. Ultimately, permanence offers a place for healing and growth.

How are we doing this?
Phase One (currently in development):
1. 28 tiny homes.

2. A two-bedroom home for community kitchen and laundry, case management, vocational services and community engagement.

3. A garden for on-site cooking, vocational training, and long term program sustainability accomplished through selling goods at local farmers markets and a pumpkin patch open to the Tri-Valley starting next Fall.

4. Walking trails.

Phase Two (not yet funded):
1. A community BBQ pavilion that provides a space for residents to gather, supportive services to be offered, and culinary vocational training.

2. A larger laundry facility consisting of three washer/dryer sets to serve all 28 residents of Goodness Village.

3. A makers market for creating and selling resident-made art and crafts.

How can you help?
1. Volunteer
Do you have a unique passion or skill set? Do you see yourself as a mentor or would you like to bring a group out for volunteer day? We need you.

2. Donate
We need tangible items for the homes, for the vocational training programs, and for the staff offices. We also need a van - we are located a good distance from grocery stores and medical treatment, and we need to be able to transport residents to these resources.

3. Give
We need funding for Phase 2. We are quickly going to outgrow the two-bedroom home where we will be creating community for the residents. We are in desperate need to start construction on the BBQ pavilion and larger laundry room. The total cost for these two important program components is $250,000.

Learn more and get involved by emailing us at info@goodnessvillage.community


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Hand in Hand


Do you feel called to bring light and connection to those who may feel isolated?

We’re excited to equip you to bring companionship and spiritual comfort to those residing in nursing homes. We'll train you to offer uplifting conversation, prayer, and even communion.

This Ministry of Presence goes beyond words, offering a simple yet powerful gift: human connection. By becoming a regular visitor, you'll be a beacon of hope and a friendly face, reminding them they are cared for and valued.

In short, you will be the hands and feet of Jesus to those who desperately need to know that He loves and sees them. Email Mark and Sue Williams today to find out more.


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