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West Valley Housing Assistance Center Ground Breaking

On November 18th, 2022 A New Leaf hosted a Ground Breaking Ceremony to start construction on the West Valley’s newest family homeless shelter! This new program will be the first of it’s kind in the West Valley, and will serve hundreds of families facing homelessness in the area.

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November 2022 Newsletter

A New Leaf’s November 2022 Newsletter is here! See incredible updates about your impact as a supporter, how you can get involved this holiday season, and other exciting news from programs in your community!

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With One Voice 2022

A New Leaf’s first annual With One Voice 2022 Luncheon brought together 150 passionate attendees to create change, bring awareness, and assist survivors of domestic violence in Arizona.

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Yvonne’s Story

Yvonne was a single mother with a newborn son, and she was desperate to find a better home for her small family. She had suffered over a year of physical and mental abuse at the hands of her husband and was terrified that her son would be next.

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October 2022 Newsletter

This October 2022 Newsletter is chock full of incredible updates, created just for generous and kind people like you! See how your support is changing the lives of survivors of abuse, what volunteer opportunities are available, other ways to make an impact, and more!

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Using Employee Matching Gift Programs

Employee matching gift programs are a powerful way for employees to give back to their communities. These programs allow eligible employees to double, triple, or multiply their donation by even more!

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September 2022 Newsletter

September 2022 Newsletter Hello to all supporters of A New Leaf! I want to personally thank you for all that you’ve done this summer. Thanks to you, thousands of families and individuals experiencing homelessness found shelter from the heat. Hundreds of survivors...

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August 2022 Newsletter

A New Leaf’s August 2022 Newsletter is here! We want to thank all of our supporters as the back-to-school season reaches full swing. We count on generous people like you to help children in crisis get the supplies and stability they need to go back to school confidently.

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World Day Against Human Trafficking

A New Leaf has been actively engaged in reducing human trafficking in the Valley, and has recently expanded services to help survivors by working with city police departments, multiple nonprofit partners, and Arizona State University.

Foster Care Awareness Month 2023

In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month 2023, A New Leaf is sharing information and resources about how you can help foster children in need. Help by learning about foster care, raise awareness, make a donation, or even consider becoming a foster parent yourself!

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May 2023 Newsletter

Discover the power of your generosity in A New Leaf’s May 2023 Newsletter. Meet Camryn, a young foster child whose life was transformed through the critical counseling and support provided by caring individuals like you. And, if you feel called to do more, find out how you can become even more deeply involved in truly life-changing work.

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2023 Volunteer Appreciation Week

Volunteers and interns deserve immense appreciation for their generous service to the community. In honor of 2023’s Volunteer Appreciation Week, A New Leaf’s staff says thank you.

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April 2023 Newsletter

Your April 2023 Newsletter is here, with incredible stories in it! Meet Olivia who overcame homelessness with her two children. Watch Margaret serve her millionth meal at a men’s homeless shelter. See all of this and more!

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Tiffany’s Story

Tiffany had several children and was desperate to flee her abusive husband. Thanks to A New Leaf’s supporters, Tiffany was able to find shelter, safety, and ultimately a long-term home at A New Leaf.

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March 2023 Newsletter

Read our exciting March 2023 Newsletter to see how you changed lives in your local community, can get more involved in making an impact, and get a sneak peak at some life-changing community programs!

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Dwain’s Story

After his mother died, Dwain struggled with depression. Feeling entirely alone, he stopped taking care of himself and became homeless. Thanks to supporters, he found shelter and support at A New Leaf.

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February 2023 Newsletter

February’s newsletter highlights how foster children are finding forever homes thanks to donors, volunteers, and of course – loving foster parents like Kim! See your impact, as well as exciting ways to get more involved with your local community this month!

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