June 18, 2024 Charities to Support in Honor of Pride
We love celebrating Pride with our customers and local communities, but we can’t forget to acknowledge the organizations doing the hard work of advocacy and one-on-one support every day of the year.
If you’re looking for charities to support in honor of Pride (or any time of the year), here are some we’ve been proud to support. Don’t forget that donating your time may be one of the best ways to give to these organizations too.
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project’s mission is to end suicide among LGBTQ+ young people. With this goal, they’ve become the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ young people. They provide information & support 24/7 all year round and are leading initiatives in all 50 states “to change hearts, minds and laws in support of young LGBTQ+ lives.”
Learn more about The Trevor Project
The Okra Project
The Okra Project is a mutual aid collective focused on supporting Black Trans people and alleviating the barriers that the community faces. They advocate for a safe, abundant, and equitable life for Black Trans people across the United States through their three service pillars of nourishment, safety, and wellness.
Learn more about The Okra Project
GLAAD
GLAAD is a non-profit organization focused on LGBTQ advocacy and cultural change. The organization works towards fair, accurate, and inclusive representation and creates national and local programs that advance LGBTQ acceptance. Their mission is to rewrite the script for LGBTQ acceptance by tackling tough issues that shape the narrative and provoke dialogue that leads to cultural change. GLAAD protects all that has been accomplished and envisions a world with 100% LGBTQ acceptance.
Gender Justice
Gender Justice “envisions a world where everyone can thrive regardless of their gender, gender expression, or sexual orientation. Step by step, we’re creating that world by dismantling legal, structural, and cultural barriers that contribute to gender inequity. We work to ensure that people of all genders have a meaningful right to bodily autonomy, safety, health, and opportunity.”
Learn more about Gender Justice
National LGBTQ Task Force
The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Foundation (NGLTF) works to build the grassroots power of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. They achieve this by training activists and equipping state and local organizations with the skills needed to organize broad-based campaigns to defeat anti-LGBT referenda and advance pro-LGBT legislation. Their Policy Institute is the movement’s premier think tank, providing research and policy analysis to support the struggle for complete equality.
Learn more about the National LGBTQ Task Force
Outright International
Outright International is dedicated to working with partners around the globe to strengthen the capacity of the LGBTIQ human rights movement, document and amplify human rights violations against LGBTIQ people, and advocate for inclusion and equality. With staff in over a dozen countries, Outright works with the United Nations, regional human rights monitoring bodies, and civil society partners.
Learn more about Outright International
It Gets Better
It Gets Better is a nonprofit organization with a mission to uplift, empower, and connect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth around the globe. They reach 90,000 students and 3,450 educators each year through their free educational resources, have awarded over $1.1 million since 2022 in grants to schools and organizations working to help LGBTQ+ youth globally, and engage with more than 850K youth ages 13-24 across the US and worldwide through It Gets Better programming.
Learn more about It Gets Better
GLSEN
GLSEN is the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe and affirming schools for all students. GLSEN envisions a world in which every child learns to respect and accept all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. GLSEN seeks to develop school climates where difference is valued for the positive contribution it makes to creating a more vibrant and diverse community.
For even more charities to support in honor of Pride, visit Charity Navigator.
June 17th, 2024 Staff Style Spotlight: Kyrah
As part of our Staff Style Spotlight series, meet Kyrah, a Floor Supervisor at Crossroads. We asked our Studio City team to bring their style and star in our latest photoshoot wearing their best secondhand finds. Read about Kyrah’s personal style, favorite Crossroads finds, and favorite thing about working at Crossroads.
Quick-Fire Q’s:
Style Icon: Megan Thee Stallion
Current Fav Song: On My Mama by Victoria Monet
Favorite Brand: Doc Martens
Go-to Drink Order: Extra Sweet Okinawa Brown Sugar Milk Tea With Boba
What is your #1 selling tip for new sellers?
Always always always research! Give us a google and see what our Selling Guide looks like so you can come in prepared.
What is your favorite part about working at Crossroads?
The people I work with, my store has the nicest , most stylish and down to earth people I’ve had the pleasure to work with. I’m very lucky.
What is the Crossroads Find that got away?
The countless moto boots that can’t fit around my massive calves.
Thanks for the Staff Style Spotlight, Kyrah! As a Floor Supervisor, Kyrah supervises daily tasks on the sales floor, assists in staff development and works hard to buy in the amazing items that our customers love. Does this sound like something you would be interested in? Join our team! Check out our Careers page to learn more about working at Crossroads.
June 13th, 2024 Staff Style Spotlight: Andrea
As part of our Staff Style Spotlight series, meet Andrea, an Assistant Manager at Crossroads. We asked our Studio City team to bring their style and star in our latest photoshoot wearing their best secondhand finds. Read about Andrea’s personal style, favorite Crossroads finds, and favorite thing about working at Crossroads.
Quick-Fire Q’s:
Style Icon: Chloë Sevigny & Zoë Kravitz
Current Fav Song: Casio by Jungle
Favorite Brands: Miu Miu, Betsy Johnson, Rouge, Missoni, & The Row
Go-to Coffee Order: Vanilla Iced Coffee
What is your #1 selling tip for new sellers?
Curate a bag of stylish and in great condition pieces you see yourself buy at a store.
What is your favorite part about working at Crossroads?
The team I work with is so supportive and helpful, we create a fun environment place!
What is the Crossroads Find that got away?
The Balenciaga Bazar stripe bag!!!
Thanks for the Staff Style Spotlight, Andrea! As an Assistant Manager, Andrea assists customers on the sales floor, trains and supervises staff members, and processes the amazing secondhand fashion that comes into their Crossroads. Does this sound like something you would be interested in? Join our team! Check out our Careers page to learn more about working at Crossroads.
June 10, 2024 Summer Classic: The Boho Blouse
Years ago on a summer trip to Europe, I found myself fixated on one specific item on my shopping list: a boho blouse.
I happily found one in a shop pulsating with techno music, and I never looked back. Almost every summer since, I’ve been on the lookout for a boho blouse. I look for one in a loose-fitting style that works as well with a maxi skirt as it does with well-worn jeans. Paired with sandals and a straw bag, the look is classic summer.
Keep scrolling to see what I mean.
You can see all the summer trends we’re watching by checking out our seasonal selling guide. You not only learn what trends to shop, you also see which styles, labels, and trends that our buyers are looking for right now. See something listed there that’s just been hanging in your closet and getting ignored? Bring it in to one of our stores, or mail it to our Sell By Mail team for assessment. If we decide to buy the item, you’ll receive 30% in cash or 50% in trade of what we price the item for.
Summer is now just weeks away! It’s finally time to find your special boho blouse and other summer essentials.
June 6, 2024 by Natasha Olson Summer Trends We’re Excited About
Summer is quickly approaching with its warm weather and beach days. It’s the perfect time to revamp your wardrobe with summer trends.
Our stores are a great place to start your shopping, and our team of fashion experts is always on the lookout for the best summer outfit inspo.
We asked the team at Crossroads Santa Cruz which trends they’re most excited to find this summer, and here’s what they had to say!
Timeless Linens
“I think a trend that I’m most excited for this summer is anything linen,” says Noel, a Store Buyer. “Whether you’re lounging on a beach in Greece, or just chilling at home, the colors and breathability of linen shirts, button ups, and pants offer such a simple yet elegant comfort that will always be a classic summer style.”
Versatile Crochet
“Summer is the perfect time to wear crochet,” says Alicia, a Floor Staff associate. “It’s breathable and versatile, creating endless options that can be dressed up or down. Stop in to shop the perfect crochet for summer!”
The Perfect Beach Bag
“A summer essential I always have on hand is a nice tote bag,” says our Lead Cashier, Megan. “I can always find a great variety at Crossroads, from sturdy woven styles to something more lightweight and packable. I’m currently using this adorable embroidered Baggu tote I found here at the Santa Cruz store!”
The racks at any of our store locations are full of great pieces perfect for the season, and our devoted team of clothing-enthusiasts is always ready to buy in the best summer trends for you to enjoy.
Visit a Crossroads location near you this summer for the ultimate wardrobe refresh!
