Nix Campus

Hope, education, and a future for every child.

At Crossroads Hope Academy, our mission is to provide a safe and secure home where teen foster boys (12-17 years old) are encouraged to love themselves, have faith, and develop relationships to best prepare them for the future.

We believe that every young person deserves the chance to thrive—regardless of the hardships they've faced. Located in Charlotte County in beautiful Southwest Florida, our vision is that every youth feels loved, has hope for the future and becomes a contributing member of society.

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501(c)(3) NonprofitFaith-Based · Community-BuiltServing Punta Gorda Since 2007

45991 Bermont Road, Punta Gorda, FL 33982|Questions? Call: 239-980-1387

Get Involved

Become a volunteer at the Nix Campus.

Whether you have one hour a month or one afternoon a week, your time changes a child's story. Tell us a bit about yourself and our team will follow up within 48 hours.

Please give us 48 hours to contact you regarding your form submission.

Wish List

Campus Wish List

Every item on our wish list goes directly to a classroom, a student, or an after-school program at the campus.

Top Priority Projects

Campus Improvement Projects – Nix Campus

Add Indoor Recreation Area ($1M)
Sunshade area near garden for sitting area (there's no shade at Nix after hurricane)
Build small flower garden for our sign ($1500)

Our Mission

A safe home where teen foster boys can love themselves, have faith, and build a future.

We serve foster boys ages 12–17 in Charlotte County, Florida — because every young man deserves the chance to thrive, no matter the hardships he's faced.

How Our Boys See the World

Many of the boys who come to Crossroads Hope Academy have lived through more change, loss, and uncertainty than any child should have to carry. By the time they arrive, many have experienced multiple placements, disrupted schooling, strained relationships, and the feeling that adults may not stay.

At Crossroads, we see more than their challenges. We see young men with potential, courage, and the ability to grow when they are surrounded by safety, structure, patience, and consistent care. Our work begins with helping each boy feel seen, valued, and secure enough to begin trusting again.

Our Story

Crossroads Hope Academy has a long history of serving at-risk youth in Southwest Florida. After decades of work with young people through the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, Crossroads transitioned in 2013 into a full-time foster-care program dedicated to teen boys.

Today, Crossroads operates two campuses in Charlotte County, Florida: the Davidson Campus on Bermont Road and the Nix Campus near downtown Punta Gorda. Together, these homes allow us to serve more boys who need stability, guidance, and a place where they can begin building a better future.

What We Offer

Crossroads provides a safe, structured, and supportive home for teen boys in foster care. Our program combines daily care, emotional support, education, life-skills development, mentoring, and therapeutic services designed around each boy's individual needs.

Our team helps boys build healthy relationships, strengthen social and independent-living skills, stay engaged in school, and prepare for the next step in life. We also work alongside families, caregivers, schools, agencies, volunteers, and community partners to create a stronger circle of support around every youth.

Why It Matters

When a young person has experienced repeated instability, one safe and consistent environment can change the direction of his life. The boys at Crossroads are not statistics or problems to solve. They are sons, students, friends, and future adults who deserve the chance to heal and grow.

Investing in them today creates lasting impact: stronger families, healthier communities, and young men who know they are loved, capable, and not alone.