Our History

1965 Crossroads Center for Change was founded in 1965 by a group of Christian businessmen. Located at 226 West Fifth Street, the original agency name was the Vander Muelen House, in honor of a man who had dedicated himself in helping parolees re-enter society as independent citizens. The building located at 226 West Fifth is known today as the Bosko House.

1972 Obtained the property at 232 West Fifth, now known as the Peterson House.

1990 Changed the name to Crossroads Center for Change. At the time the facilities were able to handle 28 residents.

1994 The property at 244 West Fifth was donated by Rev. William Lewellen and his wife Beverly. The building was dedicated to Rev. Raymond Butler who was a longtime board member and supporter of the agency. This building housed the agency administration offices and the chemical dependency counseling center.

1999 Received the Cliff Skeen Award for Excellence in Residential Community Corrections from the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections.

2000 The Counseling Center was moved to its current location at 303 West Fifth. The Electronic Detention Program began. Received the Community Partnership Award from the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections.

2001 ACA Accreditation (American Correctional Association)

2002 Runner-up for Cliff Skeen Award, fourth consecutive year nominated.

2003 Runner-up for Cliff Skeen Award, fifth consecutive year nominated. Opened the 3/4 Way House at 302 Herman. Started the Electronic Monitoring Program.

2004 Received the Cliff Skeen Award for Excellence in Residential Community Corrections from the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections.

2005 Nominated for the Cliff Skeen Award for Excellence in Residential Community Corrections from the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections for the seventh consecutive year.