Gaye Kelley

The Move 1 Mesa initiative is dedicated to long time resident and community service champion, Gaye Kelley. There are few individuals who were as deeply involved and connected to serving others as Gaye was. She IS the exemplar of love and service. Gaye was a long standing board member and president of the Mesa Public Schools Foundation. Over the years Gaye was also involved with the Mesa United Way, Oakwood Creative Care, HoHoKam Foundation, AIA volleyball, AZ Brain Food, Mahnah Club, and Red Mountain Football Association.

Part of the Move 1 Mesa initiative is to begin focusing on the future, post-pandemic. But as we see light at the end of the tunnel, we cannot forget those we lost during this dark time period. Gaye passed away peacefully on January 22, 2021. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years Jim Kelley, her two children Matt Kelley (Melanie Kelley) Tracey Kelley-Rodarte and her five grandchildren.

The work Gaye started is not finished. To honor her, we encourage all Mesa residents to give back to their community. From volunteering to donating money, there are plenty of ways we can continue Gaye's legacy of loving and serving one another.

Mesa Public Schools Foundation

The Mesa Public Schools Foundation is a non-profit charitable community organization that serves the development and welfare of children within the Mesa Public Schools boundaries. The Foundation provides essential resources to students in poverty, such as eyeglasses, shoes, hygiene products and technology. Each year the Foundation hosts a dinner and auction to raise money. Click on the logo to find out more information on how you can become involved with the MPS Foundation.

Mesa Rotary Club

The Mesa Rotary Club is part of an international network of friends, business leaders, community leaders and members that come together to provide service to others. For over 100 years Mesa Rotarians have been involved in supporting organizations and individuals in need. Rotarians participate in monthly service learning projects and meet weekly to learn about the community and world they serve. For more information on how to become involved with the Mesa Rotary Club you can email mesarotary21@gmail.com or follow the club on Facebook @ Mesa Rotary Club.

Mesa United Way - Live United

The mission of the Mesa United Way is, "United we fight for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community." The Mesa United Way helps support other organizations such as the Mesa Veteran's Resource Center, Helen's Hope Chest, Foster 360 and AmeriCorps. Click on the logo to find out more about how you can support the Mesa United Way.

A New Leaf

A New Leaf provides a variety of support services to help individuals and families succeed. This includes providing critical supports so individuals can achieve lifelong independence which include employment, healthier lifestyles, GED programs, college access and self sufficiency. A New Leaf also provides domestic violence shelters, transitional homes and programming, temporary shelter and help for homeless youth, individuals and families. They also provide affordable housing, workforce support and early childhood education. To find out more information on how you can support A New Leaf, click on the logo.

Alice Cooper's The Rock Teen Center - Mesa

The newest member of the Mesa community service organizations is Alice Cooper's The Rock Teen Center. Opening up in late Spring, the Teen Center will provide teenagers, ages 12-20, a safe place to hang, learn and create. The Center will be free and offer everything from dance, art and music lessons to recording music in a state-of-the-art audio production studio. Checkout this video from the Teen Center in Phoenix. Welcome Alice Cooper!