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Welcome to Fall with A Community of Friends!


As the air turns crisp and leaves start to change, we’re excited to share updates from our community and the work we’re doing together. This season brings a lot to celebrate – from new homes for our tenants to holiday festivities. Read on for our fall highlights!



 

🎉 Grand Opening of Our New Affordable Housing in Orange County 🎉

 

The Crossroads at Washington is a public-private partnership between A Community of Friends (ACOF) and Related CA, along with the City of Santa Ana, and the County of Orange. Located on 2.29 acres of County and City-owned land in Santa Ana’s historic Logan neighborhood, The Crossroads at Washington is an 86-unit, affordable development for extremely low-income families and Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) residents. Forty-three apartments have been set aside as PSH for those who are experiencing homelessness, and twenty of those apartments are prioritized for Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) tenants. The Crossroads at Washington is one of the first affordable developments in the City of Santa Ana to focus specifically on families and special needs households with incomes at or below 30% of the Area Median Income (AMI).


ACOF will provide a range of on-site social services for the residents, including health services, adult educational health and wellness classes, and skill-building classes. The Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHA) will provide individualized services for the MHSA residents.


Grand Opening Highlights:


  • Ribbon-cutting ceremony with community leaders, partners, and new residents
  • Tours of the thoughtfully designed units and shared spaces
  • Speeches from ACOF staff and residents, sharing stories of resilience and hope


Thank you to everyone who made this project possible! With the support of our dedicated partners, we’re opening doors to a brighter future for our tenants.


 

👻 Halloween Festivities Across ACOF Communities 👻

 

This Halloween season, our communities embraced the spirit of fun and connection! Tenants came together to celebrate in costume contests, pumpkin carving competitions, and spooky décor competitions. These events are wonderful ways for tenants to socialize, express themselves creatively, and experience the joy of the season.


Tenant Highlights:


  • Creative costumes and team spirit at our Halloween party
  • Pumpkin carving with spooky designs and creative flair
  • Festive treats and a sense of community that warms the heart

Thank you to all who participated and helped make these events special!


 

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funddevelopment@acof.org or 213.480.0809