We can best describe ourselves by sharing the objectives contained in our 2012 Strategic plan. They include the following:
- Continue to implement 4-6 year plan to acquire land, build and operate Bucks County’s first no-kill dog & cat sanctuary
- Introduce Boris & Natasha’s Fund to provide
veterinary assistance for homeless dogs & cats - Collaborate with other animal rescue organizations
and shelters to bring adoptable dogs & cats to weekly tabling events - Create "CAS for Students", with opportunities for
community service, graduation projects, and internships - Educate the public about (1) No-kill philosophy & the need for Bucks County to have No More Homeless Pets, and (2) America’s Dog, the Pit Bull Terrier
- Obtain grant funding, develop and implement an "Animal Help Line"
- Publish four editions of "Finding Sanctuary", our quarterly newsletter
- Design and successfully implement a development
plan to generate $300,000 in donations and net proceeds from fundraising events - Plan and implement the 3 rd Annual Tail Waggers’ Strut to raise $100,000 of the annual revenue goal, specifically earmarked for the sanctuary
building fund - Create a budget and an investment portfolio for an
initial $100,000 of Building Fund monies - Attract, orient and actively engage an additional
80 volunteers, including 12 standing committee coordinators, for a total of 120 active volunteers - Develop a diverse, actively involved Board of Directors, with fully functioning Board committees and involvement in volunteer committees
- Achieve a membership of 2,000 community residents and area businesses
- Forge partnerships with 100-120 local businesses and 10 corporations
- Increase our visibility in the Bucks County community through effective publicity and public relations
- Complete staffing, furnishings and decorating for administrative office
Mission Statement
Our Mission and Our Goals
The mission of The Crossings Animal Sanctuary is to ensure a loving home and quality care for every dog and cat in Bucks County, PA and the surrounding area.
To achieve this purpose, The Crossings Animal Sanctuary has established the following goals:
(1) Acquire land, build and operate a no-kill animal sanctuary;
(2) Supplement the cost of emergency and routine veterinary care for homeless and rescued dogs and cats;
(3) Provide financial assistance for veterinary care and other related costs for the pets of local residents affected by adverse financial circumstances;
(4) Educate the public about issues affecting the welfare of animals; and
(5) Partner with other non-profit corporations, civic groups, and government bodies or agencies to more effectively and collaboratively fulfill our mission
The Details
- Address 1098 Washington Crossing RoadSuite 1Washington Crossing, PA 18977
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Contact
- Barbara Ricker
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Phone
- 215-321-4673
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Fax
- 215-321-1043
- Website
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Interest Area
- Animals, Board Development, Community
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