Homeless Shelters and Services

La Mesita Family Homeless Shelter

At any given time, up to 30 families live at La Mesita in their individual efficiency apartments. Receiving up to 4 months of emergency shelter and a broad array of services, they work with staff to become self-reliant, overcoming the obstacles that lead to their homelessness. The cost per person at La Mesita is $56 per night.

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at A New Leaf's Homeless Shelters

Program features include:

A nurturing Child Development Center (CDC) for children ages 6 weeks to school age where parents safely leave their young while pursuing employment
The East Valley After-School Program provides activities for students (5-12 years) after school and during the summer
Family Resource Center for job development, educational classes and activities
Financial and life skills education
Case management

La Mesita Family Homeless Shelter
2254 W. Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 834-8723

La Mesita Fact Sheet

To qualify for a LaMesita placement, contact MesaCAN at (480) 833-9200 or CONTACS at (602) 263-8900.

East Valley Men's Center (EVMC) Shelter

The East Valley Men's Center (EVMC) is a transitional shelter for up to 84 homeless men who make the commitment to become self-sufficient and move back into the community. The cost per man is $45 per night.

EVMC provides:

Food, shelter and basic needs
Training and work assistance
Counseling and educational classes

If you and your group are interested in preparing dinner for the men, please call (480) 464-4648 or e-mail volunteer@turnanewleaf.org .

EVMC Shelter
2345 N. Country Club Drive
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 610-6722

EVMC Fact Sheet

Transitional Living for Young Adults

The Empower program serves 18-25 year olds who are homeless or on the verge, with an emphasis on youth who have aged out of the foster care system. Services include:

Housing, onsite or subsidized transitional living
Outreach and case management
Independent living skills education

For more information, call (480) 807-0056

Empower Program Fact Sheet

Community Homeless Services

Homeless shelter services can be accessed by contacting the nearest CAP office through your city's Human Services Office.

Human Action for Chandler	(480) 963-4321
Gilbert CAP	(480) 892-5331
Town of Guadalupe	(480) 730-3080
MesaCAN	(480) 833-9200
Scottsdale - Vista Del Camino	(480) 312-2323
Tempe CAP	(480) 350-5880