Healthy Giving

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Mesa is committed to promoting lasting solutions for people experiencing homelessness. Instead of giving money or goods directly in public spaces, community members are encouraged to support established community programs or nonprofits that connect individuals to shelter, housing, case management, and other long-term services.

Give a Hand Up — Not a Hand Out

Donate by Giving to One of our Amazon Wish Lists below:

  • Off The Streets – Provide supplies for people in our shelter program that serves Mesa’s most vulnerable families, seniors and domestic violence victims.
  • Point in Time Count – Provide cold weather kit supplies for outreach and data collection to better understand and address homelessness in our community.
  • Heat Safety – Support life-saving respite, cooling and hydration locations, water, heat-safety supplies and outreach during extreme heat.

 Items purchased from the Amazon Wish Lists are provided directly to individuals and families engaged in these programs.

Your support offers comfort, dignity and encouragement as Mesa residents work toward a stronger, more stable future.

Give Monetary Donations to Mesa's Hand Up Campaign

Your support helps neighbors overcome barriers and connect to long-term solutions.

Ready to make a difference? 

Donate to Hand Up

 

Hands-On Community Support

Community members can make a meaningful impact by donating their time, skills, and support to help Mesa residents in need.

Volunteer

 

Safe Practices

Mesa is concerned about the safety of people asking for and providing money at busy intersections and freeway entrances and exits. Stepping out among vehicles to collect money is dangerous, as it hinders the flow of traffic when lights turn green. Drivers and pedestrians can say hello and greet the individual instead of giving money.

Donation distribution (Title 6 Chapter 10) in parks or other public locations are also a safety concern and require an event license in Mesa parks.

A permit is required for park events to ensure that there are personnel assigned to respond to support large gatherings of people, including park clean-up, food safety, and park security View Mesa City Code.

By giving through trusted organizations, your generosity creates a safer, healthier impact for individuals, the community, and the environment. Find more donation and volunteer opportunities through trusted local partners at givesmartaz.org

 

Contact Us

The Homeless Resource Line provides assistance for people experiencing homelessness in Mesa and community members with questions, concerns or wishing to give back.

Phone

480-644-HOPE (4673)

Email

hope@mesaaz.gov

 

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