Crossroads Mission hosts 5th annual BBQ fundraiser for new men’s shelter project

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - Crossroads Mission held its fifth annual drive-thru barbecue fundraiser today. Bringing the community together in support of its upcoming "Center of Hope" project.

For $10, community members were able to purchase a barbecue plate. With many local businesses and organizations taking part by buying meals for staff lunches, team appreciation events or donating plates to others in the community. Organizers say the event continues to serve as both a fundraiser and a way for the community to support a local cause.

Crossroads Mission say the goal of the event is to raise funds to help complete its new men's shelter in Yuma.

“This is a popular fundraiser because nowadays you can’t really get a plate of food for $10. And we’re able to still do a low cost because we have a donor who very generously helped us buy some of the foods," Azucena Solorzano, the Crossroads Mission Marketing and Development Director.

Organizers say every plate sold goes directly toward the "Center of Hope" project, which will provide meals and support services for men experiencing homelessness in Yuma.