Crossroads Mission awarded over $27K grant
The faith-based organization receives funding to help support the community that will have access to important resources
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - A local nonprofit organization has received a $27,500 grant to continue to help the community.
The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco announced Crossroads Mission will receive the 2022 AHEAD Program grant for $27,500.
This grant offers benefits to lower-income and underserved communities and is given to local community organizations, says the press release.
Also, the AEA Federal Credit Union worked with Crossroads Mission to apply for the grant, said the press release.
Crossroads Mission's Career and Academic Center in the Family Shelter offers resources for adults to obtain their G.E.D., apply for jobs, etc.
This grant will help pay for 10 new computers for 500 students to use, says the press release.
“Education is a vital part of our personal and community success,” said Adele Sandberg, President and CEO of AEA Federal Credit Union. “Crossroads Mission understands how important education is and through their Academic Center in the Family Shelter, they are helping individuals achieve their goals and build bright futures. We are grateful that they were selected to receive $27,500 to support their efforts."
