MESA, Arizona – March 21, 2019 – Sunland Village East at Sossaman and Baseline roads in Mesa held an Empty Bowls event and raised $780 for Paz de Cristo Community Center. More than 300 bowls for this event were provided by Mesa Community College. These original works of art were made by MCC, the Mesa Art Center and Dobson High School students as well as local ceramics clubs.

“We’ve assisted Paz de Cristo in raising funds through the Empty Bowls event for two years,” said Lisa Titmas, Sunland Village East manager. “We’re pleased to be involved in this worthwhile and creative event."

Empty bowls is an event where art meets hunger, compassion and advocacy. For every $10 ceramic bowl purchased, participants received a meal ticket for soup, a dinner roll and beverage. All proceeds go directly to the nonprofit Paz de Cristo Community Center in Mesa, which provides anti-hunger and empowerment support for the East Valley’s homeless, unemployed, working poor and their families.

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Media Contact: Dawn Zimmer, dawnzimmer@mesacc.edu, 480-461-7892

Mesa Community College is nationally recognized as an Aspen Prize Top 150 U.S. Community College and is known for service learning, career and technical programs, civic engagement and innovative approaches to education. The college serves as a resource for career readiness, transfer education, workforce development and lifelong learning. Host to more than 30,000 students annually, MCC offers degree and certificate programs online, at its two campuses, the Mesa Downtown Center and additional locations. Through the implementation of Guided Pathways with Integrated Support Services, MCC is transforming ways it champions student success; college completion, university transfer and career attainment for all students. MCC is a Hispanic Serving Institution. The diverse student body includes more than 400 international students representing over 60 countries. Award-winning faculty are dedicated to student success, providing the education and training to empower MCC students to compete locally and globally. Located in the East Valley of Phoenix, Arizona, MCC is one of the 10 colleges in the Maricopa County Community College District. Learn more at mesacc.edu.

Mesa Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

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