Mesa, AZ – House of Refuge is thrilled to announce a Mesa Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for a newly upgraded play area for children recovering from homelessness. The public is invited to join the festivities to be held at 3:30 pm Wednesday, April 19, outside the House of Refuge Community Center located at 6909 E Ursula #1 Mesa.
The fresh paint, upgraded basketball court, cheerful flowers, new sports equipment, and bright turf are the work of the graduating class of the 2022‐23 Mesa Leadership Training and Development Program. The mission of the program is to “develop, educate, and… inspire individuals to become community leaders who will shape the future of the City of Mesa.”
In addition to 10 months of coursework, in‐depth experiences with vital City of Mesa services, and behind-the-scenes introductions to prominent local businesses, each class is responsible for a capstone service project. The children living in House of Refuge’s housing program for homeless families were chosen as this year’s beneficiaries of the Leadership Programs’ research, planning, fundraising, and hands‐on efforts.
Mesa Leadership participant, Stephanie Madden, summed it up well, “We are so happy with the new outside space for the kids to have a chance to enjoy nature and community under the shade of a tree!”
About Mesa Leadership
The Mesa Leadership Training & Development Program was inaugurated in 1981 with the belief that Mesa has potential leaders who are seeking the opportunity to serve and need exposure to the information, organizations, and leaders to make that service possible. Mesa Leadership is supported by the Mesa Chamber of Commerce and is part of the Mesa Business in Education Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization. For more information, visit https://mesaleadership.org/.
About House of Refuge, Inc.
Located on 20 acres in southeast Mesa on a portion of the former Williams Air Force Base, House of Refuge is a 501(c)3 charitable organization that provides safe, comfortable transitional housing for families experiencing homelessness. Skilled case management and crucial wrap‐around supportive services assist residents as they work to achieve self‐sufficiency and obtain stable housing. For more information, visit https://houseofrefuge.org//.
