Crossroads Mission holds blanket and warm clothes drive

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - 13 On Your Side and the Crossroads Mission are holding a blanket and clothing drive this Friday to help locals stay warm as temperatures drop.

Volunteers at the mission say warm items are running low, and donations can make an immediate impact.

The mission will be collecting blankets, coats, socks, pants, and any other items that will help during the winter season.

Crossroads Mission Director Sassa Culver shared how the drive will work.

"The blankets and the clothing will go directly to the homeless. We will be giving them out on the three days of Christmas. And the impact that a donation can make will last until next season," Culver explained.

Mission leaders say community support during drives like this helps them stay prepared for the coldest weeks ahead, making sure they can reach as many people as possible before temperatures drop even further.

We will be out at the Yuma Palms Mall roundabout, right by Harkins Theatres, this Friday, December 3, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., taking your donations.