Office of Human Services
How Far will $1 Go
ABC:
A Better Community Program provides an opportunity for City of Mesa Utility Bill
customers to easily contribute to their community through donating money with
their monthly utility bill payment. For 2007-2008 the Office of Human
Services allocated $153,300 to the community.
Non-profit
agencies that provide human services to Mesa
residents are eligible to apply for the
donated funds. Requests for proposals are
solicited
each year with money donated from July through
June available for allocation.
Mesa ABC donations are fully tax
deductible. Please join the other Mesa utility
customers who contribute to Mesa ABC by
adding
$1 each month you will help to make Mesa A
Better Community.
Facts About ABC
How can I donate to the program?
Utility customers can voluntarily add a $1.00 or more to the
total bill amount each month. SurePay customers can
call Customer Service
to request that the additional amount be added automatically each month.
What if I don't want to participate?
Just pay the amount shown in the "Total Utility Amount "Due"
area of the bill.
If I am not a City of Mesa utility customer, how can I donate?
Just make out a check to City of Mesa and add ABC: A Better Community
to the memo area. Send the check to
City of Mesa Customer Service PO Box 1466, Mesa, AZ 85211-1466.
What human service agencies will benefit from my donation?
100% of funds donated are distributed to Non-profit agencies that provide assistance to low-income
families, individuals, disabled, seniors and at-risk youth.
2007-08 ABC Allocations: $153,300
| Mesa Boys & Girls Club |
Teen Center |
$22,296 |
| Mesa Family YMCA |
Mesa First Offender Program |
$15,553 |
| Community Bridges, Inc. |
Substance Disorder Treatment |
$39,068 |
| MARC Center of Mesa |
Supported Services |
$16,205 |
| East Valley Senior Services |
Caring Corp |
$7,178 |
| East Valley Senior Services |
East Valley RSVP |
$2,077 |
| East Valley Senior Services |
Home Delivered Meals |
$18,516 |
| United Food Bank |
Emergency Food Boxes |
$32,407 |
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