This Giving Tuesday, Stand With a Young Person Facing a Judge
Hook: Mark your calendar for December 1 and thank you for standing with the youth in our community.
Article: On Tuesday, December 1, communities across the country will come together for Giving Tuesday, a day dedicated to generosity. At Crossroads For Florida Kids, we are asking you to join us and give young people in Hillsborough County a reason to feel seen.
The need has never been greater. Judges continue to refer more youth to Crossroads, often on cases that last well over a year. Last year, our attorneys took on 36 new extended representation cases, and so far this year, we have already taken on more than 50. Most of these young people are teens who are likely to age out of foster care without proper support, along with “crossover” youth facing both dependency and delinquency proceedings. We also help about 100 youth each year through our short-term, on-call delinquency program.
Your Giving Tuesday gift helps us keep up with that demand. It supports our work to recruit, train, and support volunteer attorneys who advocate for these young people in the courtroom and stand with them in the community, and it helps keep our client supply closet stocked with food, clothing, and school supplies.
Giving Tuesday also kicks off a season of giving at Crossroads. Our Campaign for Kids 2026–2027 runs through April 30, 2027. Whether you are giving for the first time, renewing your gift, or increasing it, you are helping us be ready for the next young person who needs us. Sponsors will be recognized on our website, in our materials, and at our Donor & Volunteer Appreciation Event in April 2027.
How to give:
- Online: Campaign for Kids 2026-2027
- By mail: Send a check to 625 E. Twiggs St., Suite 101, Tampa, FL 33602 and write “Campaign for Kids 2026–2027” on the memo line
Mark your calendar for December 1, and thank you for standing with the youth in our community. Your support helps us meet our child clients at the “crossroads” of their lives and make a difference!
