b'we honor SERVICEDesert MissionHonorHealth Desert Mission traces its roots toBut what about tomorrow?1927, a time when its volunteers brought foodThe Desert Mission Endowment provides and medical supplies to people who campeda reliable and predictable source of north of Phoenix city limits, hoping the dryrevenue in perpetuity, thereby securing desert air would cure their respiratory ailments. the future of Desert Mission and its ability to serve our community.Today, Desert Mission has grown and greatlyDonor generosity to Desert Mission expanded its community programs. Yet itsis a beautiful act of service that makes purpose remains unchanged: to meet the needsa direct impact on the lives of our of the vulnerable in our community. neighbors in need.A message from Sue Sadecki, Executive Director, Desert Mission Desert Mission was built upon a foundation ofcommunity: serving our friendscaring neighbors building a kind communityand neighbors. over 95 years ago. When the Phoenix tuberculosis communities developed in theWith your support, volunteerism and Sunnyslope area, many helpful neighborsfinancial gifts, we have been able accepted the call to action supportingto serve many friends, neighbors families, children and aging adults withand communities who may have support, food and additional services. never before experienced the need for additional support. Thank you These past few years we were introducedfor your generosity, as we can to COVID-19, and that has reminded us that gifts of kindness and support truly areonly build resilient, strong, healthy the foundation of our highest mission as acommunities together.20 HonorHealth Foundation'