financial empowerment
helping households find financial stability
Families and individuals across the Valley struggle to keep up with rising living costs. It is often the case that the loss of a job, a medical crisis, or another unexpected financial burden can put these households at risk of homelessness and financial ruin.
A New Leaf’s Financial Empowerment services can help households achieve financial stability, get ahead in the workforce, or even start a business and pursue their dreams.
1 in 4
Arizona children live in poverty
1 in 5
households are extremely low income
3 in 10
adults have no emergency savings
financial assistance
A New Leaf’s financial assistance services help households with a variety of needs. We imagine a community in which households are able to thrive independently, and A New Leaf is here to guide our community along every step on the journey to financial freedom.
Assets to Opportunity
The Assets to Opportunity (ATO) program offers 8:1 matched savings for education, 3:1 matched savings for small business, and financial literacy workshops.
Financial Wellness
Financial Wellness offers financial literacy classes and resources at no cost. Resources include personal finance classes, homeownership education, access to lending circles, and more.
MesaCAN
Mesa Community Action Network (MesaCAN) helps low-income households across Mesa with rental and utility assistance. Additional services include employment support, financial planning, education services, weatherization support, and health services.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program is a powerful anti-poverty tool in which IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to low-to-moderate income households.
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