activities · 7
what they do
direct service · 7
- Developing and Renovating Parks and FacilitiesSpearheaded the effort to build a new playground at the Park of the Canals, partnered with the Kaboom Foundation for this project, and supported other development projects like the Park of the Canals master plan and Falcon Field Park renovation.
- Hosting the Mesa Sprint TriathlonFounded and hosts an annual Mesa Sprint Triathlon to raise money for scholarships for aquatics and after-school athletic programs to fight childhood obesity.
- Promoting Water Safety through "Making Waves" ProgramSupports water safety in Mesa through donations to the City of Mesa's "Making Waves" scholarship program, which provides discounted summer learn-to-swim lessons and competitive team membership to Mesa residents.
- Supporting Adaptive Recreation Programs Adaptive Sports Programs for Youth with DisabilitiesSupports the City of Mesa Adaptive Recreation programs and services, offering recreational opportunities like sports, camps, and trips for youth and adults with intellectual disabilities.
- Supporting Community Health and Wellness Programs Chronic Disease Self-Management EducationSupported a 12-week Healthier You Adaptive Weight Watchers program for 18 individuals, including weekly cooking classes and walking programs to promote healthy eating and exercise habits.
- Supporting Special Events and Community Initiatives Public Recreational and Cultural Facility DevelopmentSupported many of Mesa's special events, such as Celebrate Mesa, and assisted a group of citizens in fundraising to save the historic Pioneer Park train engine #2355.
- Supporting Youth Sports and Recreation ProgramsSupports the City of Mesa Parks and Recreation’s Youth Sports and its Positive Play Project, which provides diverse traditional and non-traditional youth sports programs, and helps underwrite the cost of the Fit Kids Camp for youth ages 8 to 13.
strategies · 4
how they think
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- Adaptive Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities adaptive_recreationThe organization provides recreational opportunities, including sports, camps, trips, and social events, specifically designed for youth and adults with intellectual and physical disabilities, aiming to offer once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
- Experiential Education for Healthy Living in Youth experiential educationThe organization supports programs that educate youth aged 8 to 13 on healthy living, nutrition, and physical fitness through engaging experiences and activities.
- Water Safety Education and Swim Instruction for Drowning Prevention water safety educationThe organization aims to reduce child drowning incidents by providing water safety education and offering swimming lessons to disadvantaged children.
- Youth Development and Wellness through Sports youth development through sportsThe organization fosters youth development and wellness in sports by offering high-quality training, financial assistance, resources, and outreach in areas such as positive coaching, concussion awareness, injury prevention, equipment access, hydration, and nutrition.
named programs · 11
what they call their work
Adaptive Recreation
Provides opportunities for physically and mentally disabled individuals, including youth and adults with intellectual disabilities, to participate in recreational pursuits like sports, camps, and social outings.
Fit Kids Camp
Helps underwrite the cost of a half-day program for youth ages 8-13 focused on educating them about healthy living, nutrition, and physical fitness.
Making Waves Scholarship Program
Provides discounted learn-to-swim lessons and competitive team membership to Mesa residents in need to reduce child drowning incidents.
Memorial Tree and Bench Program
Enables individuals to make a donation for a living memorial (tree or bench with engraved plaque) in City of Mesa parks.
Mesa Sprint Triathlon
An annual fundraising event that raises money to fight childhood obesity by providing scholarships for aquatics and after-school athletic programs.
Park of The Canals Development
Supports the development and renovation of the Park of the Canals, including playground construction and preservation of historic structures.
Parks, Recreation, Programs and Facilities Support
Supports various projects within Mesa's parks and recreation division, including master plans, renovations, and youth program sponsorships.
Positive Play Project
Supports City of Mesa Parks and Recreation’s Youth Sports initiative focused on youth development and wellness in sports, including positive coaching, concussion awareness, and injury prevention.
Save Our Train
Assists a citizen group in fundraising to restore and preserve the historic Pioneer Park train engine #2355.
Special Events
Supports community special events in Mesa, such as Celebrate Mesa.
Tree Donation Program
Allows individuals to donate funding to plant more trees in City of Mesa parks to increase shade.
relationships · 17
who they work with
- A.T. Still University Partner — Partnered with to provide high quality trainings, financial assistance, resources and outreach for the Positive Play Project.
- ASU College of Health Solutions Partner — Partnered with to provide high quality trainings, financial assistance, resources and outreach for the Positive Play Project.
- City of Mesa Partner — Long-time supporter of City of Mesa Adaptive Recreation programs and services
- City of Mesa Partner — Partners with the City of Mesa on the Fit Kids Camp program.
- City of Mesa Partner — Supports the City of Mesa "Making Waves" scholarship program.
- City of Mesa Partner — Supports the City of Mesa Adaptive Recreation programs and services.
- City of Mesa Partner — Supports the City of Mesa Fit Kids Camp.
- City of Mesa Partner — Supports the City of Mesa's "Making Waves" program.
- City of Mesa Partner — Supports the City of Mesa's "Making Waves" scholarship program.
- City of Mesa Parks and Recreation Partner — Supports the City of Mesa Parks and Recreation’s Youth Sports and its Positive Play Project.
- City of Mesa Parks and Recreation’s Youth Sports Partner — Supported by the Foundation for Mesa Parks and Recreation
- East Valley Sports Partner — Partnered with to provide high quality trainings, financial assistance, resources and outreach for the Positive Play Project.
- Kaboom Foundation Partner — Partnered to build a new playground at the Park of the Canals.
- Mesa West Rotary Club Partner — Bert Millett, Treasurer of the Foundation, is a member of the Mesa West Rotary Club.
- NextCare Partner — Partnered with to provide high quality trainings, financial assistance, resources and outreach for the Positive Play Project.
- Positive Coaching Alliance Partner — Partnered with to provide high quality trainings, financial assistance, resources and outreach for the Positive Play Project.
- Sertoma Club of Mesa Partner — Alan B Collier, President of the Foundation, is a member of the Sertoma Club of Mesa and connected with the Foundation to network his experience as coordinator for Sertoma’s Mesa Turkey Trot.