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What it Takes to Be a Nonprofit Board Member
You’ve volunteered your time, and you’ve donated yearly. Despite your heavy involvement in the organization, you’re ready for something more. You’ve dipped your toes into the nonprofit world, but now it’s time to full-on swim. Before jumping in, you understandably want to know what’s in the water. We’re talking, of course, about joining a nonprofit board of directors.
How to Build an Altruistic Game Plan in 2021
At long last, the year 2020 is on its way out the door. While you’ve probably been looking ahead for quite awhile, it’s now time to think about how you’ll spread kindness and love in the coming year. To help keep yourself on track, develop an altruistic game plan to follow in 2021. It’s easy, effective and will help you keep what matters most top of mind. Check out these five ways to keep doing good at the top of your to-do list next year.
Dave’s Story
Getting back from serving in the military was hard. I ended up homeless for nearly 6 years, and no one would help me until I found A New Leaf. You gave me a second chance to live again, I can never repay you for how you changed my life.” Dave was born on the Navajo...
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.
Monica
I gained knowledge needed to begin my entrepreneur journey. I met with a counselor, who was great at explaining services as well as all workshops they offered. I was beyond grateful as I was able to attend workshops that helped me gain knowledge of what would be...
Arizona Cardinals Donate $25,000 to A New Leaf
A New Leaf received a generous donation of $25,000 from Arizona Cardinals Charities. The funds will benefit A New Leaf’s two domestic violence shelters, Faith House and Autumn House. Every night, more than 200 families sleep in A New Leaf’s shelters....