Meyer wasn’t always a well-known figure among gastronomes in the world of fine dining. Nearly two decades ago, he was a homeless full-time father of two young sons.

Students at a Gilbert charter school hosted a food drive to help families in need, and that is Something Good!

Mat Meyer, founder and chef of Ansley Table, through his donation of private dinners at the 2025 Night of a Million Dreams Gala, raised enough funds to support one of House of Refuge’s homes for an entire year — the very same home where he once lived with his sons.

Some Arizona students are hosting a food drive to help families experiencing homelessness, and that’s Something Good!
Students at San Tan Carter School are putting on a cereal drive to benefit families living at the House of Refuge, a nonprofit that helps families experiencing homelessness.

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.

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.

The House of Refuge hosted a Mother’s Day event this year for women recovering from homelessness and domestic violence.

San Tan Charter School collects cereal for House of Refuge

Love Society and Handing Out Hope hosted a Mother’s Day event this year for women recovering from homelessness and domestic violence. 

Our Executive Director Kayla Kolar talks with Sonoran Living about how we are helping valley families experiencing homelessness. You can support our mission with your tax credit.