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About House of Refuge
The House of Refuge story began after the Williams Air Force Base in southeast Mesa was decommissioned in 1993. In 1996, 88 homes were turned into transitional housing for families experiencing homelessness.
Today, almost 30 years later, House of Refuge continues to provide transitional housing. Our committed, professional staff and team of volunteers work with families, offering wrap-around support programs, to help them regain their dignity, heal from trauma, find employment, and ultimately obtain stable housing.
Our impact:
76,457 bed nights in the safety and comfort of homes in a peaceful neighborhood setting.
88% of adult heads of households in participating families were actively employed at graduation.
39% of participating families increased their household income prior to graduation.
89% of participating families graduated to stable housing.
Get Involved with House of Refuge
Our transitional housing and comprehensive support services empower families to achieve self-sufficiency and transition into stable housing. By investing in House of Refuge with your time, resources, and talents, you can help change the trajectory of a family’s life forever.
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Your financial contributions and donations make a life-changing impact.
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Get Involved
Join others who donate their time, skills, and enthusiasm to improve the lives of families we serve.
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Adopt a Home
Help provide the funding needed to support a family for an entire year.
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Partnership
A corporate partnership allows businesses to make a positive impact on our community.
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In the News
Contractors refreshing Mesa nonprofit’s community
Over 30 companies have come to the rescue of the House of Refuge neighborhood in East Mesa.
They’re repaving and replacing the surfaces of streets and 74 carport driveways in the nonprofit’s neighborhood for homeless families on a 20-acre site at 6909 E. Ursula Ave, East Mesa.
House of Refuge Launches Major Road Renovation With Support From Local Contractors
After more than 30 years of wear and tear, the streets and 74 carport driveways in the House of Refuge neighborhood in Mesa are being removed and replaced with new asphalt and concrete to ensure the safety and well-being of the families who call it home.
House of Refuge featured on Your Life Arizona with Susan Casper
The House of Refuge hosted a Mother’s Day event this year for women recovering from homelessness and domestic violence.