"At OneAZ Credit Union, we believe thriving communities start with access to safe, stable housing and opportunities to build a stronger future. We're proud to partner with Crossroads Mission and the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco to help bring the Center for Hope project to life. This investment reflects our commitment to improving the lives of Arizonans and advancing our aspiration to create lasting impact in the communities we serve,” says Mike Boden, President & CEO, OneAZ Credit Union.
"The Center for Hope represents dignity, opportunity, and a pathway forward for some of our community's most vulnerable neighbors. I'm proud to see this project receive critical funding that will help turn this vision into reality. This investment will create a lasting impact for Yuma and strengthen our community for years to come," says Ricardo Perez, Yuma Market President, OneAZ Credit Union, and Crossroads Mission Board Member.
"I want to thank OneAZ for partnering with Crossroads to help make Yuma County a better place to live. Crossroads will be offering homeless and addicted men a better place to live while they get back on their feet and become engaged citizens of this community. Crossroads and OneAZ will work in tandem to ensure the project is completed by late 2027,” says Myra E. Garlit, Chief Executive office, Crossroads Misson.
Crossroads Mission's Center for Hope provides housing, and homeless assistance through various services. The project will provide 120 beds of transitional housing for individuals experiencing homelessness. The $2 million Affordable Housing Program grant, secured through OneAZ Credit Union's sponsorship of the application to the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, represents a significant milestone in the project's capital campaign and future development.
Project Highlights:
- $2 million Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grant awarded through the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco.
- Grant application sponsored by OneAZ Credit Union as a member of FHLBank San Francisco.
- The Center for Hope will provide 120 beds of transitional housing in Yuma.
- Project will serve individuals experiencing homelessness and support their journey toward stability and independence.
- The grant is a key component of Crossroads Mission's broader capital campaign, with the total project expected to exceed $5 million in funding requirements.
As the Center for Hope project moves forward, the $2 million grant represents more than funding—it represents a shared commitment to strengthening the Yuma community. By investing in housing and supportive services, Crossroads Mission, OneAZ Credit Union, and FHLBank San Francisco are helping create pathways to stability and brighter futures for those working to rebuild their lives.
