MHA Foundation

RCEF and Tonto Rim Search and Rescue: Building for Rim Country's Future

Our vision is a vibrant community built on innovative health and educational infrastructure, ensuring Rim Country thrives for generations to come. The Tonto Rim Search and Rescue regional training facility puts that vision into action, strengthening our community's safety net while investing in critical infrastructure for Rim Country.

The RCEF Board is proud to partner on this project and excited to see it take shape.

Another wonderful celebration as we welcomed RCMS students back for their first day of school! It was an honor to stand alongside so many other incredible community leaders in cheering on our students as they begin a new school year.

This has become such a meaningful tradition, and we're incredibly grateful for our dedicated educators, amazing students, and supportive families who make our community so special. Here's to a fantastic year ahead!

The Payson Community Garden is in full swing!

The Payson Community Garden is a community-driven space dedicated to growing fresh, organic produce while fostering education, connection, and service. Established in 2012 through a partnership between the Payson First Church of the Nazarene and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the garden was created to provide residents with a place to grow their own food while supporting local food banks with fresh produce.

The Payson First Church of the Nazarene generously provided the land for the garden, while volunteers from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints helped bring the vision to life through the construction of the site.

Today, the garden continues to serve as a valuable resource for both gardeners and the community. Each spring, it offers free public classes focused on successful gardening in the unique Rim Country climate. Gardeners are encouraged to share knowledge, build relationships, and give back through volunteerism and produce donations. To promote healthy, sustainable growing practices, the garden is maintained using organic methods without the use of chemical pesticides or herbicides, creating a safe and welcoming environment for all.

CLASS FULL!!
CERE in conjunction with the Town of Payson Fire Department will be offering a free CPR & AED class on Tuesday, June 9th, 2026, from 6:00pm – 9:00pm.
Please call MHA Foundation at 928-472-2588 for more information. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required.

Another Wonderful RCMS Honors Banquet to close out a great school year! We are so proud to be able to sponsor this special, bi-annual event, that celebrates students for having stand-out character and growth as they continue their academic journey.

We had a great time interacting with the middle school students at the RCMS Power Day this past week! The kids were incredibly respectful and asked a lot of great questions throughout the entire morning. The future looks very bright!