Home Court Advantage Capital Campaign
At Crossover Mission, we believe in the power of opportunity—on the court, in the classroom, and in life. Our first-ever capital campaign, launched in January 2022, represents a bold vision to transform our ability to serve highly motivated student athletes in meaningful and lasting ways.
Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, this vision is becoming a reality. The new Crossover Center for Excellence, located in a renovated former citrus packing facility near the heart of Gifford, is more than just a building—it’s a symbol of possibility and a hub for growth. Purpose-built athletic, academic, and supportive spaces are now empowering our student athletes to dream bigger, work harder, and achieve more.
This campaign is about building futures. Together, we are creating a home where young lives are shaped, strengthened, and inspired to thrive both on and off the court.
Home Court Advantage Capital Campaign Overview
The goals of this Home Court Advantage Capital Campaign include:
- Renovate a 40,000 square foot building to deliver athletic, academic, college and career preparedness, nutrition and community programming for underserved youth from Indian River County.
- Upgrade the grounds to improve pedestrian and vehicle access, lighting, security, signage and landscape.
- Retire the mortgage to own our property.
- Establish a permanent endowment to ensure financial strength.
Over $10.2 million has been contributed to achieve these goals while the Crossover Center for Excellence has taken shape with features that include:
- The Jennings & De Schouwer Center for Excellence Building
- Brad Lorimer & Robert Parsons Basketball Court
- Ryan Family Memorial Fund Basketball Court
- Darlene W. Ryder Center for Academics & Training
- Blair Family Multi Sport Athletic Training Center
- White Family Foundation Scoreboard
- Ted and Dawn Michael & Rosemary and Dick Haverland Mezzanine
- Wanda Lincoln & Barbara Hackett Elevator
- Piper Family Coach’s Office
- Dining Center sponsored by an Anonymous Donor
- Boys’ & Girls’ Locker Rooms sponsored by an Anonymous Donor
To date, $8,952,389 has been raised through this Home Court Advantage Capital Campaign from more than 100 community donors. In addition to the near completion of building interior renovations, in May 2024 an anonymous donor made a $2 million contribution to retire the property mortgage rending Crossover Mission debt free with is first permanent endowment.
2026 Funding Priorities
$300,000 to fund the urgent roof replacement on the Crossover Center for Excellence.
$1.25 million to fund $1.5 million in Campus Improvements required for a certificate of occupancy.
Donor recognition opportunities include exterior signage identifying donors by area.
- US 1 Entrance $500,000
- Walkway Reserved
- Campus Parking $250,000
- Reserved Mentor Parking $250,000
- Greenscape $150,000
- Safety & Security $100,000
Thank You to our Home Court Advantage Capital Campaign Donors
$1,000,000+
Francesca and Bradley Anderson
Theodore J. Forstmann Charitable Trust
$500,000+
Anonymous
Rosemary Haverland
Bradley Lorimer
Gail and Robert Parsons
Ryan Memorial Foundation, Julie Parker and William Ryan, Trustees
Darlene and Thomas Ryder
$250,000+
Anonymous
Anonymous Foundation at the Indian River Community Foundation
The Blair Family Foundation
Wanda Lincoln
MSLPJ Foundation, Susan and Michael D. White, Trustees
Julie and Steve Williams
$100,000+
IMPACT 100 of Indian River County
Indian River Community Foundation
John’s Island Foundation
Dawn and Edward Michael
Mary “Buff” and James Penrose
Julie and Rod Parker
Joan Richtsmeier and William Ryan
$50,000+
Debbie and Ted Berghorst
Sherry Ann and Edward Dayton
Joanne and James Mitchell Charitable Fund at the Indian River Community Foundation
William Oglesby
Ann and Thomas Piper, III
Sawyer Family Foundation
$25,000+
Elaine and Christopher Mahoney
Nancy and Robert Puff
Eileen Ryan
Anna Bain Slater
Lisa and William Slater
Dhuanne and Douglas Tansill
$10,000+
Patricia and Timothy Brier
Jeanne and Jean Craven
Marcy and Richard DeWolfe
S. Brooke Megrue
Anne and Robert Quinn
Sandy and Randolph Rolf
Elizabeth and Frank Schroeder
Patricia and Peter Thompson
Beverly and Gary Zell
$5,000+
Community Church of Vero Beach
Brian Cranney
Wheatie and Robert Gibb
Linda and James Knoll
Linda and James Landers
Constance and Robert McGlynn
Renee and Richard McMenemin
Gerry Thistle
Lynn and Don Wilson
$1,000+
Jackie and Steven Bell
Georgia and George Davala
Sarah and Don Dussing
Nancy and Dennis Ferro
Julie and Gary Holloway
Lynn and Paul Ingrassia
Karen and Thomas Keating
Marie and John McConnell
Patricia and Mark Mulvoy
Sallyann and Stephen Pelletier
Fatima and John Penrose
Catherine and George Register
Donald Riefler
Robert and Karen Ritter
Katherine Sanford
Ruth and Mark Wood
$100 – $999
Melanie and Chuck Berman
Elleanann and Chris Haughney
Penelope and James King
Rhonda and David Sherwood
Kate and Randy Thornton
Crossover Mission prioritizes the accuracy of its donor records. If an error has been made, pleased accept our apologies and contact dguertin@crossovermission.com to request a correction. Thank you.
Three funds have been established:
$500,000 goal.
Crossover Mission welcomes discussions about supporting these priority funds and to establish new named funds under certain conditions.
To arrange a private tour or learn more about our Home Court Advantage Capital Campaign, contact Campaign Director David Guertin at 401.868.0365 or dguertin@crossovermission.com