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50th Anniversary Gala
A New Leaf celebrates 50 years of “Helping Families, Changing Lives” in the Greater Phoenix community, serving 30,000 people annually.
Janis Merrill Dedication Ceremony
Janis Merrill’s Commitment to Education The Janis Merrill Education Center was dedicated on Wednesday, October 13th, 2021, in honor of Janis Merrill, a community leader, volunteer, and philanthropist who has played a significant role in the history of A New...
Homelessness Awareness Month
November is Homelessness Awareness Month, and thanks to generous donors, A New Leaf is able to help families experiencing homelessness find a home. But, there is so much more to do.
Mark’s Story
Mark came to Arizona at the age of 46, searching for a good job. But when he struggled to find work, Mark found himself on the streets with nowhere to go. While living on the streets, Mark met Lisa, a community advocate connecting those in need to resources like A New Leaf.
Dave’s Story
Dave was in the military and developed PTSD that led to him becoming homeless. He slept behind dumpsters and bushes for years before finding help at A New Leaf.
Lonique’s Story
Meet Lonique, a victim of domestic violence, she ended up homeless with three young children. Thanks to supporters like you, they now have a safe, stable home. Lonique knows that Faith House saved her family, and her life.
DV Awareness Month 2021
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Thanks to your continued support, A New Leaf is working to provide life-saving services to survivors of domestic violence, helping them to heal and find safety.
Malissa’s Story
Five years ago, Malissa found herself in an extremely abusive situation. Malissa had never witnessed abuse before and thought that it was her fault, so she buckled down and tried to make it work. But after years of physical, mental, and emotional abuse, her partner took her money and left the state, leaving her no place to live.
Rodney’s Story
Rodney was a veteran with PTSD and struggled to work as a truck driver when he returned to civilian life. He ended up dealing with addiction and homelessness, and thought he would never recover.
Charles’ Story
Charles never imagined that he would end up homeless. He had a good childhood and a loving family, but in his late teens Charles developed a drug addiction that followed him for years, damaging his relationship to his family and friends.
Foster Care Awareness Month 2022
Foster Care Awareness Month is an annual campaign to raise awareness about the foster care system. This month of awareness aims to celebrate all foster parents and volunteers, as well as the children who are currently living in foster care.
Denim Day 2022
Denim Day is an inspiring and powerful opportunity to practice solidarity and support survivors by renewing your commitment to exposing harmful behaviors and attitudes surrounding sexual violence.
Brandi’s Story
I was 27 years old, addicted to meth, homeless, hopeless, facing incarceration and contemplating suicide. Just when I thought my life couldn’t get worse, I found out that I was pregnant. I was so scared. I couldn’t even take care of myself. How was I going to care for a child?
Linette’s Story
I am graduating from the program this week and already have a job offer from Wells Fargo, in the area I wanted to work. I never thought my life could change so dramatically, so quickly. This will help me achieve so much.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2022
Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) is an annual observance during April which brings attention to sexual violence and educates our shared community about how to prevent it.
Camaraderie 2022
A New Leaf celebrated our annual Camaraderie Gala on March 19th, 2022, raising an incredible amount of support for those in need in our community. We are so thankful to everyone that attended and joined us on an such an important night.
