ABC: A Better Community Program

This program uses public donations to selected non-profits in assisting the Mesa community with programs for:

Youth
Adults
Families
Seniors
Homeless
Low-Moderate Income Persons
Veterans
Individuals Experiencing Crisis

Donations to ABC: A Better Community program aid Mesa residents in need and are tax deductible. During the past year, ABC donations have assisted Mesa non-profits with providing the following services:

Provided 1,092 Empowerment/Academic Youth Services
Provided 85 Employment Services
Provided 8,070 Homelessness Relief Services

Help make Mesa a better community by making a donation today! Click the "Donate Now" button OR if you are a current Mesa Utility customer click the "Donate via Utility Bill" button, you can sign-up to have a donation included on your Mesa utility bill.

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Dress for Success Phoenix, Paz de Cristo and United Food Bank are the three (3) non-profit agencies that have been selected for funding from this year’s ABC contributions.

Dress for Success Phoenix - Teen Workforce Initiative Career Services for low-income Mesa residents provides training for resume writing, mock interviews, job search, networking, personal branding, and clothing for interviews.

Location: 1024 E. Buckeye Rd. Suite
Funding Awarded: $30,000
Number of Mesa residents to assist: 250

Paz de Cristo helps provides meals, food, clothing, essential items, and other services to Mesa community members struggling with hunger, poverty, and homelessness.

Location: 424 W. Broadway Rd.
Funding Awarded: $60,000
Number of Mesa residents to assist: 3,500

United Food Bank provides emergency and supplemental food assistance.

Location: 245 S Nina Dr
Funding Awarded: $60,000
Number of Mesa residents to assist: 56,395

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you determine which nonprofits are selected?

Proposals for funding are reviewed annually by the Housing and Community Development Advisory Board and Mesa staff, who then make funding recommendations to City Council for approval.

Can individuals apply for assistance through A Better Community (ABC) program?
No, only non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations that serve Mesa residents can apply. Organizations that provide food, shelter, and other human services programs for Mesa residents are eligible to apply for the donated funds.

How do nonprofits apply to receive A Better Community (ABC) funding?

Annually, beginning in October, we conduct a funding process that includes an application for Human Services funding. Non-profit agencies can apply for various federal and local funding sources including ABC.

Who can donate to this program?
Everyone can donate to A Better Community (ABC) program, you are not required to have a Mesa utility account, or even be a Mesa resident. Donations are open to the public.

Will any of my contributions be used to pay for Mesa administrative costs?

No, all donated funds will go directly to non-profit agencies that help Mesa residents in need when donating via your utility bill.

The exception is when you donate with the Donate Now button, please be aware that a small percentage covers the payment vendor processing fees.

Are donations tax deductible?

Yes. And, contributors who donate via utility bill, will receive a year-end total of their donations in their January utility statement that will serve as records for tax purposes.