Key Takeaways
- • The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation awarded Circle the City $1 million to complete the East Valley Medical Respite Center, a new 85-bed facility in Mesa, Arizona scheduled to open in late 2026.
- • The facility will nearly double Circle the City's medical respite capacity and serve one of the region's most vulnerable populations, with approximately 10,000 people experiencing homelessness nightly in Maricopa County.
- • The East Valley Medical Respite Center will provide 24/7 medical care, behavioral health services, three daily meals, case management, and housing resource connections for individuals recovering from hospitalization.
- • The Foundation's gift includes naming rights, with the facility's main lobby designated in The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation's honor, underscoring the significance of the contribution to the organization's mission.
Summary
The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation has committed $1 million to Circle the City to complete construction of the East Valley Medical Respite Center, a new 85-bed facility in Mesa, Arizona. The gift represents a transformational investment in healthcare infrastructure for individuals experiencing homelessness in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Circle the City CEO Kim Despres characterized the contribution as "an investment in hope, healing, and healthier communities," emphasizing its role in expanding access to compassionate care for vulnerable populations.
The new facility, located near Main and Higley streets in Mesa, addresses a critical gap in post-hospitalization care. Scheduled to open later in 2026, the East Valley Medical Respite Center will provide comprehensive services including 24/7 medical care, behavioral health services, three meals daily, case management, and connections to permanent housing resources. This expansion will nearly double Circle the City's existing medical respite capacity at a time when approximately 10,000 people experience homelessness each night in Maricopa County, according to the organization.
In recognition of the Foundation's generosity, the facility's main lobby will be named in honor of The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation. Bob Parsons, co-founder of the Foundation, noted that "recovery after a medical crisis can be a slow and grueling process," underscoring the Foundation's strategic focus on supporting individuals during vulnerable transitions from hospitalization to stable housing and community reintegration.
The new facility, located near Main and Higley streets in Mesa, addresses a critical gap in post-hospitalization care. Scheduled to open later in 2026, the East Valley Medical Respite Center will provide comprehensive services including 24/7 medical care, behavioral health services, three meals daily, case management, and connections to permanent housing resources. This expansion will nearly double Circle the City's existing medical respite capacity at a time when approximately 10,000 people experience homelessness each night in Maricopa County, according to the organization.
In recognition of the Foundation's generosity, the facility's main lobby will be named in honor of The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation. Bob Parsons, co-founder of the Foundation, noted that "recovery after a medical crisis can be a slow and grueling process," underscoring the Foundation's strategic focus on supporting individuals during vulnerable transitions from hospitalization to stable housing and community reintegration.
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