For most of his life, Dr. Wayne Hey, current President of DFW Urology, has fostered a deep love for the Lord, classic cars, helping young people in need, and giving generously to worthy causes.   Through the years, Wayne's love for old cars has led to his astounding collection of almost 100 classic vehicles, all in various stages of restoration.

 

In August 2013, Dr. Hey felt led of God to donate the majority of his classic cars and begin a new foundation for at-risk teenagers.  His vision included a program that would expose teenagers to relevant truths from the Bible, hands-on training in complete automotive restoration, computer research skills, mentoring, tutoring, recreation, and character development.  This new foundation would use the restoration of classic cars to ultimately restore the lives and families of hurting teenagers.

 

While the philanthropist-doctor was willing to provide the cars, facility, and initial funding, he needed someone to drive his dream down the Road to Reality.   That someone was his long-time friend, James (JB) Baldridge.  To Wayne, JB's 33 years of multi-level ministry experience, his knowledge in automotive restoration, and his spiritual gifts and skill set made him the best candidate for the key leadership position.  In December 2013, JB accepted Wayne's offer and began serving fulltime as President/CEO of Crossover Restoration Foundation in January 2014.  JB remained on staff at Pleasantview Baptist Church (Arlington, Texas) where he had served as part-time Minister of Education for 18 years.  He resigned that position in December 2019 to serve at Crossover fulltime.

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Crossover immediately began building meaningful relationships with schools, businesses, churches, students, and other charitable organizations.  In July 2014, the IRS granted Crossover Restoration Foundation the legal status of a 501(c)(3) as a religious/educational non-profit, public, charitable organization (EIN 46-4415925; Taxpayer ID 320-52707109).

 

On September 4, 2015 Crossover closed on the property at 1120 E. Rendon Crowley Road in south Fort Worth, Texas.  A large 12,000 square foot building will house the main shop, classrooms, offices, recreation room and showroom.  A smaller 3,000 square foot building will be used for storing some project cars and for future expansion.  A third 400 square foot building will be used for equipment storage.  Dr. Hey had also donated to Crossover a large warehouse where we stored all our  classic cars.

 

In December 2015, the City of Fort Worth finally approved Crossover's plans and granted permission to begin renovating the buildings and property needed to receive a Certificate of Occupancy.  Once the Certificate of Occupancy is granted, Crossover will be able to welcome at-risk teenagers into their unique, life-changing program. Work on the buildings began immediately and was funded by Dr. Hey and other generous donors.

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Sadly, Dr. Hey finished his battle with cancer and slipped away to be with his Savior in 2018.  Since then, JB and the Board of Directors have remained committed to making Dr. Hey's dream for Crossover come true.  Almost $750,000 in renovations have been completed and steps to apply for a Certificate of Occupancy are currently in progress.  Opening Day, of course, depends upon financial support to meet the remaining needs at Crossover.  Below are some of the most pressing needs.  Perhaps you can help us by praying or meeting some of these needs.

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Most Pressings Needs

1.  Increased monthly support.  Currently, only 20% of our monthly expenses is funded by faithful donors, so our funds are slowly depleting.  We are trusting God to lead more donors our way.

2.  Final electrical work by volunteer, licensed electricians.

3.  Spray insulation on the bottom of our new roof to keep it warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.  Estimated cost is $29,000-$32,000.

4.  Complete air delivery system supplied by our two compressors to various work bays and our new paint booth.  This includes 650 feet of copper tubing, all fittings, and 12 air/moisture filters.  Estimated cost is $18,000-$20,000.

5.  Four new road signs.  The Texas heat has greatly deteriorated the signs that direct visitors to our property.  Estimated cost unknown.

6.  Marketing/Promotional Items (t-shirts, caps, brochures, cards, etc.)  Estimated cost unknown.

7.  Two Laptops and Two Office Printers.  Estimated cost is $5000.

8.  Additional tools and equipment for the students in the restoration program.  Estimated cost is $100,000.

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