Indigenous Knowledges Holders in Residence
December 29, 2025
In early fall, we were honored to host our second Indigenous Knowledges Holders Circle, which offers a unique opportunity for Indigenous residents to convene, exchange ideas, […] ...
In Memoriam
December 1, 2025
This year, we lost two very special people in our community. Photo: James Bell with residents in the Mesa Refuge kitchen. James Bell was a […] ...
Hot Off the Press—On Muscle
June 2, 2025
In the fourth week of our spring campaign, will you donate to support books like Bonnie Tsui’s On Muscle: The Stuff That Moves Us and […] ...
Support Books Like A Greek Tragedy
May 26, 2025
In our third week of our spring campaign, will you donate to support books like Jeanne Carstensen’s A Greek Tragedy: One Day, a Deadly Shipwreck, […] ...
Support Books Like Unrig the Game
May 19, 2025
In week 2 of our spring campaign, we introduce you to just some of the amazing recent books coming out of Mesa Refuge like Vanessa […] ...
December Residents Tackle Issues of Palestine and Incarcerated Women
February 4, 2025
Throughout the year, we offer themed invitational residencies that address the pressing issues of our time. In December, we had the pleasure of bringing two […] ...
Indigenous Writers and Activists at Mesa Refuge
September 12, 2024
Indigenous Writers and Activists at Mesa Refuge This summer we were honored to host three cohorts of Indigenous writers and activists at Mesa Refuge. Funded […] ...
Writers on Identity, Culture, and Family History
June 17, 2024
One more week to meet our goal for this spring campaign! Will you support writers on identity, culture, and family history like our writers-on-the-edge? ...
Immigration Writers Saket Soni and Silky Shah
June 10, 2024
Two more weeks to meet our goal! Will you support immigration writers like Saket Soni and Silky Shah? ...
Trans Rights Voices
June 4, 2024
Three more weeks in our campaign! Will you help us support trans voices like Thomas McBee and Bamby Salcedo? ...
Economic and Housing Equity Writers on the Edge
May 27, 2024
This week, meet three incredible alums writing about economic equity and housing issues. From the regulatory structures that economically support our most vulnerable citizens, to […] ...
Climate Change Writers on the Edge
May 20, 2024
This week, we are excited to introduce you to two Mesa Refuge alums changing the critical local and national conversations about climate change and resilience: […] ...