As a musician, Joe spent years performing in environments where alcohol was always close at hand. What began as a few drinks to break the ice slowly became something he depended on. “The more I grew dependent on it, the worse it got,” Joseph says. Over time, drinking affected his performance at work, and eventually, Joseph lost his job and his apartment. He knew something had to change. “If I kept going the way I was, I wasn’t going to live much longer.”
Desperate for help, Joseph came to Crossroads to start over. Assigned chores gave him structure, and working in the kitchen gave him purpose. Now, Joseph has regained clarity and motivation. “Since coming here, I’m focused, and I know what I have to do to get where I want to be,” he says.
Today, Joseph works at Crossroads as the kitchen manager, ensuring meals are prepared with care and dignity. He sees his work as more than a job – it’s a calling. “There’s a lot of gratification from helping somebody,” he says. His faith in God has grown, too, inspiring him to serve others with Christ-like compassion. “I want to share the grace that was given to me.”














