named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Level I/II
ACPE-accredited program providing spiritual care education through experiential practice, group instruction, and individual supervision. Includes clinical placements in medical settings and structured learning in trauma-informed care, spiritual assessment, and pastoral reflection.
Spiritual Peers Training
Training program for lay faith community members to provide spiritual support and check-ins for congregants experiencing anxiety, grief, or confusion.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Services 2 activities
- ACPE-Accredited Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) ProgramOffers an ACPE-accredited Clinical Pastoral Education program that trains individuals in spiritual care through a structured 400-hour curriculum per unit, including 300 hours of experiential practice and 100 hours of instructional class time. The program includes biweekly individual supervision, joint visitation at clinical sites, weekly reflection papers, and five clinical presentations per unit to develop competency in pastoral care.
- Spiritual Peer Training ProgramTrains lay community members as Spiritual Peers to support faith communities by providing care and wellness check-ins to others, expanding grassroots spiritual care capacity.
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Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
- Certified Educator Program for CPE LeadershipProvides advanced training through the Certified Educator Program, preparing individuals for ACPE Educator Certification and authorization to lead and supervise CPE units. The program includes supervised leadership opportunities, peer group seminars, competency reviews, and financial support for the $850 ACPE annual fee, in addition to a $2,500 annual tuition.
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Community Event-Based Giving Programs 1 activity
- Community Spiritual Care and Wellness Outreach EventsHosts monthly community outreach events at St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church in Rochester, NY, providing free hot meals, vendor tables, and volunteer engagement in setup and guest welcoming. Also hosts special events such as the butterfly release and a five-year service celebration attended by over 100 community members to promote spiritual care awareness and community connection.
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Religious Education Support 1 activity
- Financial Assistance for CPE StudentsOffers financial assistance to students pursuing Clinical Pastoral Education to reduce barriers to participation in the program.
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Fundraising and Awareness Events for Spiritual Care AccessHosts the Art of Caring Fundraiser & Awareness Dinner to raise funds and expand access to spiritual care education and services.
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Spiritual Development & Meditation Programs 1 activity
- Professional Development and Resource Support for Spiritual Care ProvidersHosts six annual live Zoom presentations on spiritual care topics for staff at clinical placement sites and facilitates an online discussion group via Facebook by posting monthly articles on spiritual care research. Maintains and provides online and in-person access to a library resource collection for spiritual care providers.
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Caregiver Support for Dementia and Aging 1 activity
- Specialized Spiritual Care Education and Support ProgramsDevelops and delivers targeted educational programs such as Compassionate Listening Workshops, Spirituality Groups, and a three-session online wellness program for caregivers using storytelling, reflection, poetry, music, and writing. Also hosts virtual caregiver support groups for individuals caring for loved ones with dementia.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$62K
Contributions & grants$33K53%
Program service revenue$29K47%
Investment income$4631%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$60K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$44K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$46K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$46K
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue -16.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Brody | Executive director | 40 | $32K |
board members · 3
- Denise Yarbrough — Director
- Norman Roberts — Board Chair
- Roch Whitman — Director
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- ACPE Network — Accredited CPE center under ACPE, meeting national standards for spiritual care education.
- ACPE Network — Accredited member of ACPE, offering ACPE-certified Clinical Pastoral Education units.
- ACPE, Inc. Government — Accrediting agency for the Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program
- ARTISANworks Partner — Hosted the Art of Caring Fundraiser & Awareness Dinner.
- Association for Clinical Pastoral Education Network — Follows ACPE standards and prepares candidates for ACPE certification as Clinical Pastoral Education educators.
- Cayuga Medical Center Partner — Hosts chaplain interns from Crossroads of Caring's Clinical Pastoral Education program.
- Crossroads of Caring Coalition — Self-identified as a coalition cultivating spiritual care education and support.
- Crossroads of Caring Partner — Invites donors to partner in supporting spiritual care education and programs.
- Democrat & Chronicle Partner — Published an article featuring the executive director and the organization's butterfly release event.
- Episcopal SeniorLife Communities Partner — Community sponsor supporting events and programs of Crossroads of Caring.
- FOX Rochester Partner — Hosted an interview with the executive director about the Art of Caring fundraiser and spiritual care mission.
- Facebook Partner — Hosts a Journal Club discussion group on Facebook to engage practitioners in dialogue on spiritual care research.
- Roberts Wesleyan Partner — Collaborates on spirituality education, as noted in a presentation to social work students taking a required course in Spirituality in Social Work.
- Sisters of St. Joseph Partner — Collaborates to launch the Ignatian Spirituality Project in New York State.
- St. Mark’s and St. John’s Episcopal Church Partner — Hosts the physical library collection for Crossroads of Caring.
- St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church Partner — Hosts monthly community outreach events in partnership with Crossroads of Caring.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Experiential and Reflective Practice in Spiritual Care Educationmethodology: experiential learning in spiritual careBy combining group instruction with experiential practice and reflective learning, including clinical placements with emphasis on emotional self-awareness, the organization trains more competent spiritual caregivers, because real-world application integrated with reflection deepens learning and professional readiness.
- Individualized Supervision and Personalized Learningmethodology: individualized-supervisionBy using individualized supervision and personalized learning plans, the organization develops educator competencies more effectively, because tailored training improves certification readiness and enhances effectiveness in supervisory and caregiving roles.
- Integrated Theological and Behavioral Training Modelmethodology: integrated-theological-behavioral-trainingBy combining theological reflection with behavioral sciences in training clinical pastoral educators, the organization enhances the quality of spiritual care education and improves readiness for accreditation, because integrating dual disciplinary perspectives produces more effective and clinically competent caregivers.
- Systems-Centered Group Theory for Relational Skill Developmentmethodology: systems-centered group theoryBy applying systems-centered group theory and functional sub-grouping to explore interpersonal dynamics in real time, the organization enhances self-awareness and relational skills in spiritual caregivers, because understanding group systems improves emotional insight and collaborative capacity in care settings.
- Trauma-Informed and Culturally Responsive Spiritual Caremethodology: trauma-informed spiritual careBy embedding trauma-informed care and cultural sensitivity into spiritual caregiving, the organization improves emotional awareness and responsiveness, because recognizing the psychological and cultural context of individuals enables safer, more effective spiritual support.