Mesa Leadership project tops off a year of learning and growth for 31 class members
By Jill Adair | Free Press Photography
The renovated courtyard at Oakwood Creative Care, 247 N. Macdonald in Mesa, officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, April 18.
But those who benefit by the services of this organization, which is a nonprofit facility committed to providing support and daytime care for older adults facing cognitive or physical challenges, particularly those dealing with neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s and stroke, have already been enjoying the space for a couple of weeks.
Oakwood CEO Sherri Friend thanked the Mesa Leadership Class of 2024, saying the courtyard has already been in good use and everyone in the organization is grateful for having the facility chosen as the recipient of this year’s class project.
“We do what we do because of the support of the community,” she said.
Kim Van Riper, president of Mesa Leadership Class of 2024, cut the ribbon alongside her fellow classmates.
“We are thrilled to unveil the results of the Oakwood Revitalization Project,” she said. “This project embodies the spirit of community collaboration and showcases the potential for positive change when individuals come together for a common goal.”
A big part of Mesa Leadership Class of 2024‘s nine-month training and development journey is to plan, raise money for, and work to complete a class project that benefits a community nonprofit organization.
More information on Mesa Leadership HERE.
Editor’s Note: Applications for Mesa Leadership Class of 2025 are now being accepted HERE.
