Mesa Looking to Purchase Hotel for "Off the Streets" Program

The city of Mesa is looking to purchase the Grand Hotel at 6733 E Main Street as a way to further expand their "Off the Streets" Program. The "Off the Streets" program was developed in 2020 as a way to help unhoused individuals while provided extensive oversight and support services. It has been operating out of the Windmore Hotel. This new location would serve families, seniors and survivors of domestic violence and would be a referral program. To read more about the program and guidelines click here. 

 Why It Matters to Us

 Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest has a long history of advocating for the unhoused in our community. Our I-HELP programs serves individuals who are unhoused and helps them get back on their feet. Our Advocacy Committee is dedicated to advocating for Affordable Housing. We are passionate about working together to find different solutions and believe that the City of Mesa's plan would benefit many in the community. 

 Advocate!

 We are asking everyone to show your support to the city of Mesa by contacting the Council Members and asking them to support the city of Mesa in the purchase and obtainment of a Council Use Permit for the Grand Hotel. Please direct letters of support to council@mesaaz.gov by November 3, 2023. If you live in Mesa it is especially important that your council members hear from those they represent! 

To see a sample letter you can use, click here. Please note the highlighted parts and be sure to fill in as appropriate to you.