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The purpose of the “Mesquite Cares” program is to grow and direct resources as well as build partnerships towards enhancing the Mesquite community. Mesquite Cares is an effort to facilitate support of many existing community programs the City of Mesquite implements or partners with other organizations to accomplish. For additional information, please contact Communications and Marketing Director Wayne Larson at 972-329-8319 or at wlarson@cityofmesquite.com. The City of Mesquite offers an online donation page to support various causes in the community. The following is a current overview of the Mesquite Cares program.
The City of Mesquite plans this annual one-day volunteer program to help disabled, elderly and single-parent homeowners who are in need of assistance with minor home repair, landscaping or other related home projects.
The Real. Texas. Giving. campaign is an annual event which encourages encourages employees to give back to the Mesquite community. Participation in an employee luncheon, contests and other fundraisers is offered. Employees also have the option to make donations to the charities of their choice through payroll deduction or a one-time gift.
The Mesquite Police Department hosts this summer camp program to provide an opportunity for police officers to make special connections with at-risk youth through various activities.
The City of Mesquite supports locally organized events on the National Day of Prayer, including the Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast and a mid-day prayer gathering at City Hall.
The City of Mesquite oversees Helping Others in Mesquite Everyday to embrace the spirit of Addressing Mesquite Day on a continuous basis and assembles volunteers to perform needed tasks for elderly and disabled residents through a collaborative partnership with Keep Mesquite Beautiful.
The City of Mesquite, in partnership with local food pantries, hosts an annual summer food drive of peanut butter and jelly for children who rely on free or reduced lunches provided by their schools during the school year.
The Mesquite Police Department provides assistance during the Christmas season to disadvantaged children and families in Mesquite as well as the surrounding communities served by the Mesquite Independent School District.
The City of Mesquite supports the community-wide effort to draw attention to the importance of this national campaign on women’s health and heart disease by participating in different local events.
The Mesquite Animal Shelter partners with nearly 700 shelters across the country for this nationwide pet adoption drive each July.
Mesquite Parks and Recreation supports athletic programs in the community for youth with intellectual or developmental disabilities to enhance their self-esteem and health.
The City of Mesquite plans a variety of events to engage citizens towards building an inclusive community. These events include Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Veterans Day, Cinco de Mayo, Memorial Day and others.
The City of Mesquite supports this effort by the Mesquite Independent School District to change the culture of reading in the community for children in Pre-K through third-grade to improve their reading levels.
The Mesquite City Council hosts a annual program to recognize local military veterans and their contributions to the community.
The City of Mesquite hosts this annual event which raises funds to help provide year-round sports training, competitions, health, and inclusion programs for local individuals with intellectual disabilities. The event supports our local Special Olympics Texas athletes and is held at City Lake Aquatic Center.
Each year, the City of Mesquite participates in the International House of Pancakes' (IHOP) National Pancake Day, when guests are offered a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes. With every short stack of pancakes served, diners are encouraged to make a donation to designated charities, including Shriners Hospitals for Children.