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 Community Engagement Newsletter
SEPTEMBER 2024
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 Resident's Guide to Volunteering in Mesa
- Tuesday, September 17, 2024, from noon to 1:00 p.m.
- Zoom Webinar
Mesa loves volunteers! Each year, hundreds of residents donate thousands of hours to keep our City looking great. Thanks to the efforts of our volunteers, we are able to host vibrant events and provide support to neighbors in need. We invite you to join us in making a difference.
In this 60-minute webinar, you will learn about volunteer projects and programs available to interested groups and individuals, how to stay informed of volunteering opportunities and the value of volunteering to build a strong community. The webinar, hosted by the Community Engagement Team, will feature the Citywide Volunteer Program Coordinator. It will include a Q&A session and be recorded for on-demand viewing.
Register now to secure your spot and receive the recording and resource list.
 The ABCs of Enforcement for HOAs And Condos. Best practices for handling violations, fines, lawsuits, refusal of owners to pay assessments and owners who make changes to their property but don’t get approval first. Tuesday, September 17, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to noon. Get the Zoom link.
Legislative Update, Federal Laws and Preventing Crime and Limiting Liability in Community Associations. Get an overview of the new laws impacting HOAs and condos and discuss federal laws pertaining to community associations, including the Fair House Act, assistance animals and group homes and ideas to prevent crime and limit liability in HOAs/condos. Tuesday, October 15, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to noon. Get the Zoom link.
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 Love Your City is almost here! This is a day for the residents in Mesa to come together and make a huge impact in the community. This year, we are partnering with JustServe to combine Love Your City with National Day of Service.
- Saturday, September 7, 2024
- 7:00 a.m. to noon—different time slots available
The opportunities below are open to anyone:
If you have a group (faith based, team, corporate, etc.) that would like to volunteer for a project, email Katie Pollak at volunteer@mesaaz.gov for additional opportunities (not listed) available for organized groups.
Volunteer at the 2024 Día de los Muertos Festival
Volunteer at the Día de los Muertos Festival on October 19 and 20. Shifts are available between 9:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Volunteer tasks include assisting with set-up and clean-up, greeting and directing the public, line monitoring, assisting with volunteer hospitality, providing crowd control, answering questions and assisting with artist interactives. Register today to join the fun, earn a swag bag and give back to the community! *Volunteers must be 16 years old or older and this event qualifies for service-learning hours.
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Mesa Family Resource Center Opens September 9!
You won't want to miss the start of programming at the new Mesa Family Resource Center! Starting September 9, join us in the Lower Level of the Main Library for FREE activities, classes and resources for families with children aged birth to five. Whether you’re interested in fun and educational activities for you and your child, parenting classes, or help with accessing resources in your community, we can’t wait to welcome you! Visit our webpage to see our September calendar and offerings.
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Hey, Mesa Electric customers! We’ve got some tree-mendously exciting news just for you!
Would you like two free trees that shade your home, lower cooling costs, and clean the air? Yes, it’s true! We have beautiful, desert-adapted trees waiting for you.
Register and attend a free workshop on September 21 hosted by our partner Trees Matter, a nonprofit that knows all about trees. They'll teach you how to select the perfect spot for your trees and plant them correctly. See if you qualify and preview the tree choices by visiting our Mesa Electric Shade Tree Program event page. Registration deadline is September 12 for the September 21 program. Please share this information with your neighbors!
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Register your G.A.I.N. party before September 15
Mark your calendar for G.A.I.N. Day this November 2! G.A.I.N. (Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods) is a great way to foster community ties. We can't wait to stop by your neighborhood or business. Don't miss the deadline to register your party on September 15! Register Here.
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The 18th Annual Mesa Hydration Donation Campaign, from May 6 through September 27, 2024, provides supplies of water to people in need. The City of Mesa works with nonprofit agencies and businesses to collect the bottles of water which are distributed through United Food Bank to numerous agencies in the valley. You can contribute by donating money or donating water bottles.
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Emergencies can happen anytime and anywhere, so staying ready is crucial. Here are some tips to handle utility emergencies like electric and natural gas.
Electric Emergency: If you encounter a downed power line, stay away from it and do not touch anything in contact with it. If a power line falls on your vehicle, remain inside and call 911 to report it. Then, contact your electric service provider. City of Mesa Electric: 480-644-2262. SRP: 602-236-8811
Natural Gas Emergency: Use your senses to detect a gas leak. If you smell a rotten egg odor, hear an unusual sound coming from a pipeline or appliance, or see dirt blowing in the air or bubbles forming in the standing water, leave the area immediately and call 911 to report it. Then contact your natural gas service provider call City of Mesa at 480-644-4277 or Southwest Gas at 877-860-6020.
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Temperatures continue to be high. Please stay safe by drinking plenty of water, staying in cool, shaded places as much as possible, protecting yourself from the sun and checking on your vulnerable neighbors, friends and family members. Visit mesaaz.gov/summerhelp for information about resources and locations of cooling centers and hydration stations.
As we enjoy the last weeks of Monsoon Season, we invite you to keep important phone numbers handy and check out the locations of sandbag stations.
We celebrate our Hispanic communities! Visit Together Mesa to learn more about how we celebrate our diversity all year long. Our Community Engagement Team is proudly bilingual to serve you better.
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