Mesa, AZ— After more than 30 years of wear and tear, the streets and 74 carport driveways in the
House of Refuge neighborhood are being completely removed and replaced with new asphalt and
concrete to ensure the safety and well-being of the families who call it home. What was once a
patchwork of temporary fixes has become a pressing safety concern—especially for the children who
live and play on these streets. Thanks to the dedication of community-minded businesses, that is about to
change.

Under the leadership of Richard Candelaria of Sharp Creek Contracting and House of Refuge Board
Member Brian Heath of SRP, over thirty local companies have joined forces to pave all the streets and
driveways throughout the neighborhood. This collaborative effort marks a major milestone in House of
Refuge’s ongoing neighborhood beautification initiative.

“For the past four years, we’ve worked with partners to revitalize our campus—repainting all 88 homes
inside and out—to ensure families feel treated with dignity and respect,” said Kayla Kolar, CEO and
President of House of Refuge. “Now, we’re taking the next step in creating a safe, welcoming
environment by completely redoing our roadways.”

The following partners are generously donating their time, talent, and resources to make this
project possible:
 ACS Concrete (Woman Owned SBE/DBE) https://acsconcrete.org/
 Arizona Materials https://arizonamaterials.net/
 Arizona Rock Products Association https://www.azrockproducts.org/
 Austin Companies Concrete https://www.austin-companies.com/
 AWP Saftey https://www.awpsafety.com/
 Bryco Milling
 Buesing Corp https://www.buesingcorp.com/
 Arizona Contractor & Community Magazine https://www.arizcc.com/
 Core Ready Mix https://corereadymix.com/
 DCS Contracting https://www.dcscontracting.com/
 Desert Vista Concrete https://www.dvconcrete.net
 Eco-Pan, Inc. https://www.eco-pan.com/
 Etico Construction Group www.eticoconstructiongroup.com
 GFT Ready Mix https://gftmix.com/
 Martin Murrieta https://www.martinmarietta.com/
 Nesbitt Contracting http://nesbitts.com/
 Primavera Grading & Paving https://primaveraasphalt.com/
 PIRTEK USA Hydraulic and Industrial Hose Service https://www.pirtekusa.com/
 RDO Equipment https://www.rdoequipment.com/
 Remus Development https://remusco.com/
 Rock Solid Ready Mix https://www.rocksolidconcrete.com/
 S&S Paving and Construction https://sspaving.com/
 Salt River Materials Group https://srmaterials.com/
 Salt River Project https://www.srpnet.com/
 Sharp Creek Contracting www.sharpcreek.com
 Solterra Materials Owned by Sunland Asphalt https://www.sunlandasphalt.com/
 Southwest Asphalt Owned by Fisher Industries https://www.fisherind.com/
 Sportsmans Concrete https://sportsmansconcrete.com/
 Sunstate Equipment Rental https://www.sunstateequip.com/
 Temcon Concrete https://temconconcrete.com/
 The Wall Company (TWC Contracting) https://twccontracting.team/
 Universal Waste Systems https://www.uwscompany.com/
 Via Sun Corporation https://www.viasuncorp.com/
 Weems Asphalt https://weemsasphalt.com/
 White Cap Construction Supply https://www.whitecap.com/

To celebrate this incredible transformation, House of Refuge invites members of the press to visit our neighborhood during construction on Thursday, May 1, to witness the work in action and meet
the partners making it all possible. Then, on Wednesday, May 14 at 8:00 AM, we welcome the
entire community to a road reopening celebration at 6909 E Ursula Ave, Mesa, AZ 85212. Join us as
we express our gratitude to our partners and mark this exciting new chapter for the families we serve.

This remarkable collaboration is more than just a construction project—it’s a testament to what’s
possible when community and industry come together for a common purpose: supporting families on
their path to stability and self-sufficiency.

About House of Refuge, Inc.
Located on 20 acres in southeast Mesa on a portion of the former Williams Air Force Base, House of
Refuge is a 501c3 charitable organization that provides transitional housing in a peaceful neighborhood
setting for families experiencing homelessness. Skilled case management and crucial wrap-around
supportive services assist residents as they work to achieve self-sufficiency and obtain stable housing.
For more information, visit https://houseofrefuge.org/.

For media inquiries or to learn more about House of Refuge, please contact:
Kayla Kolar
602-291-1142 | kayla@houseofrefuge.org

Jacqueline Cruz
480-292-0862 | jacqueline@houseofrefuge.org