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Togther We Empower Positive Change
About Wesley
Who Are We?
Wesley Community Center, with its mission “Together We Empower Positive Changes” coordinates, provides, and organizes programs and services among all neighborhood families in south-central and west Phoenix (Maryvale)
Wesley Community & Health Center
Since 1950, Wesley Community Center, located in south central “downtown” Phoenix, AZ, has provided programs, services, and activities for primarily Hispanic families through its Family/Youth Services and the Amigos Center in west Phoenix. Wesley Health Center, opened in 2003 for uninsured patients, became a FQHC in 2009 through a grant from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and HRSA.
In 2011, primary healthcare services and preventive/health management classes for everyone were provided to over 8,000 unduplicated patients. Additionally, through partnerships with 26 other non-profit agencies/organizations, community center services supported an additional 7,600 individuals through: after-school/summer programs; fitness, nutrition, sewing, and gardening classes/opportunities; and emergency food assistance.
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Golden Gate Community Center
Golden Gate Community Center was founded in 1936 by the Episcopal Church in South Central Phoenix. Incorporated in 1952 as a settlement house, Golden Gate was a true community center offering a well-baby clinic, sports activities, a home training course, and a kindergarten.
Displaced by the expansion of Sky Harbor Airport in 1986, many residents of the old neighborhood were dispersed; however a significant number “came with” Golden Gate to rebuild their community near its new and current location at McDowell Road and 39th Ave. Golden Gate today serves over 8,000 people locally in phoenix Arizona today. As of 2014 Golden Gate now is in full partnership with Wesley Community Center.
Wesley Community Center is a Valley of the Sun United Way Primary Partner and a National Mission Institution of the United Methodist Church.
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