In the Community


The Mesa Police Association established the Officer Assistance Fund to assist Police Officers injured or killed and their families. The MPA O.A.F. was designed to alleviate the financial strain that officers and their families face after a work related injury. O.A.F. is a community-based nonprofit foundation that supports officers and family members of officers injured in the line of duty.

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Officer Assistance Fund Golf Tournament – August 24, 2012

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May 16, 2012 | Read the story »
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Women of Power International Free Health Fair

Anatomy of a Woman – Women of Power International Health Fair June 23, 2012 9 am – 3 pm 460 S. Country Club Dr. – Mesa, AZ 85210 480-733-4348 www.wopi.org Free Health Screenings & Giveaways Throughout the Day *Blood pressure screening *Body mass index calculation *Pregnancy test *Diabetes screening *Pulmonary function test *Osteoporosis screening *…and much more! RSVP... 

May 16, 2012 | Read the story »
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“Bullying in America” – MPA Sponsoring Community Discussion

Join the Human Relations Advisory Board, the Mesa Police Association and members of the education, legal, and business community as we explore what is bullying, the impacts of bullying, and how to respond to and prevent bullying in our schools, workplaces and online. Saturday, April 28, 2012 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. City of Mesa Utilities Building — Community Room 640 N. Mesa... 

April 18, 2012 | Read the story »
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MPA Sponsors Mesa’s Unity Walk

2012 Regional Unity Walk Saturday, February 4, 2012 Walk for UNITY in our CommUnity Families, community organizations, scout groups, schools, and faith groups are encouraged to participate. Walkers are encouraged to carry signs and banners representing their groups. Hosted By: City of Tempe, Arizona State University, City of Chandler, City of Mesa, City of Phoenix, City... 

January 23, 2012 | Read the story »
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Fundraisers for Deputy Coleman

Deputy Coleman On January 8, 2012 at at approximately 4:15 am, Maricopa County Deputy Sheriff William Coleman was shot and killed in the line of duty while responding to a burglary call in Anthem. Deputy Coleman had served with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office for 20 years and is survived by his wife and several children. MPA will try to update the site with fundraisers... 

January 19, 2012 | Read the story »
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Blue Santa Visits the Kelly Family

Blue Santa & Kelly Family Liz Kelly and her five children are celebrating their first Christmas without their hero – Mesa police officer Mark Kelly. Mark lost his life earlier this year to Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), better known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. On December 23rd, a Blue Santa and Mesa Police Officers will try to make the holidays special... 

December 29, 2011 | Read the story »
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The loss of a Police Officer, brother & hero: Mark Kelly

Mark Kelly and his daughter, Mary “The Mesa Police Department and our membership lost a well-respected Police Officer, brother and hero.  Since Mark found out he had ALS, he graciously opened up his life and educated us about Lou Gehrig’s disease.   There is no doubt a great number of people are grieving his loss.  It has been astounding how our agency,... 

September 19, 2011 | Read the story »
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MPA Sponsoring 5th Annual “Labor of Love” Community Baby Shower

For the second year in a row, MPA continues their relationship with the Women of Power and the Lighthouse Women’s Resource Center in Mesa.  The association is please to participate in their 5th annual “Labor of Love” Community Baby Shower, where approximately 200 women will receive assistance with preparing for a child.  The event is free event and includes... 

August 20, 2011 | Read the story »
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Update on Mark Kelly – from Carla Kelly 08.14.11

Friends and Family, This week has been a difficult one for Mark. He has an infection that he has been fighting and a lot of abdominal pain.  Liz is keeping him as comfortable as possible with medications.  Some of the drugs will cause him to not be alert enough to effectively communicate with his computer. Mark can no longer blink on demand, so his “eye gaze”... 

August 15, 2011 | Read the story »