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September 2023 Newsletter
See how supporters like you are helping families facing crisis! Shirley took custody of her grandchildren and got evicted when she fell behind on bills. She needed help to rework her retirement so she could care for her two grandchildren. See how you changed her life, work being done to make our community stronger, and so much more in this month’s newsletter!
Adrianna’s Story
It was the peak of summer and Adriana was living in her car with her daughter. Her abusive husband had left her no choice but to run, and she desperately needed help to get her life back. Thanks to supporters like you, this family found safety. See how!
August 2023 Newsletter
August was a remarkable month. A New Leaf opened a brand new shelter, served hundreds of families fleeing homelessness, and so much more! All of this is thanks to supporters like you, so take an inside look at some of the most powerful stories from the last month and read the August 2023 Newsletter.
West Valley Housing Assistance Center Opening
See A New Leaf’s brand new West Valley Housing Assistance Center, which offers seven apartment-style units. Families can stay up to four months, giving them a chance to get off the street, find secure work and ultimately save for a long-term home or apartment.
Keith’s BankWork$ Story
Keith faced a crisis in his life when his brother was diagnosed with cancer and needed to be taken care of. He needed a better job, and fast, to pay his bills. Thanks to supporters like you, Keith was able to find direction and support at A New Leaf.
July 2023 Newsletter
The July 2023 Newsletter is here, with incredible stories from your local community! Read about how Kira reunited her family, how community members are giving back, and how you can get more involved!
Pride Month 2023
June is National Pride Month and A New Leaf is proud to stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community. Discover how you can make a difference by becoming an ally!
National Family Month 2023
Healthy families are the most important element to a strong local community. Thanks to supporters like you, A New Leaf is able to help families overcome crisis situations and thrive! See more about this important work, and other information here.
June 2023 Newsletter
June was filled with amazing people doing AMAZING things at A New Leaf, and you deserve to see it all. Read June 2023’s newsletter and witness how people like you change lives, make an impact, and create a stronger community.
April 2024 Newsletter
In A New Leaf’s April 2024 Newsletter, Kirsten, a loving mother, makes it out of a domestic violence situation. You can read her story, learn more about how to support survivors, and learn how to help thousands of other people in your community.
Homeward Bound Merger
A New Leaf has acquired Homeward Bound! Read this blog post to learn more about how this acquisition will help families experiencing homelessness, and so many other challenges across the Valley.
March 2024 Newsletter
In A New Leaf’s March 2024 Newsletter you’ll see how you continue to give to your community. Read about brand new opportunities to give, and how you continue to support your neighbors experiencing homelessness, domestic violence, and other heartbreaking life challenges.
February 2024 Newsletter
In A New Leaf’s February 2024 Newsletter you’ll see how your love is giving food, shelter, and safety to families in need. Read how supporters like you are changing lives today!
2023 Impact Report
See A New Leaf’s 2023 Impact Report that shows how you contributions helped countless families and individuals overcome the challenges of homelessness, domestic violence, and so many other crisis situations.
January 2024 Newsletter
Your support changed the life of many people in need last year! In this newsletter you’ll get to see 2023 in review, learn about more ways to get involved this new year, and so much more. Read it today!
December 2023 Newsletter
Make sure to see how your support is changing lives across the Valley this December! In this newsletter you’ll get an inside peek at life-changing programs, learn about more ways to get involved, and so much more. Read it today!
November 2023 Newsletter
November is Homelessness Awareness Month, and we plan to highlight the incredible work that donors, volunteers, and supporters of A New Leaf make possible in our shared community! Read this and more in the November Newsletter.

















