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Have you ever stopped and thought about what you would do if one day you became homeless? Who you would rely on? What resources you would reach out to? Many people and families face these questions when they unexpectedly find themselves without a home.

Over 150 volunteers from State Farm joined together Thursday, November 11 to assemble care packages for veterans served by A New Leaf, a local non-profit serving those most in need across the Valley. In just one morning, volunteers assembled over 1,500 care packages, containing frequently requested items and a special message to thank them for their service. The care packages will go to veterans served by emergency shelter, supportive housing, employment development, and the Veterans Business Outreach Center, which provides assistance for veterans interested in starting a small business.

The month of May is known for many things: the end of the school year, the season of spring and of course, the smell of fresh flowers. But did you know May is also home to National Foster Care Month? National Foster Care Month first began in 1988, when President Reagan issued a proclamation announcing May as the month of recognition. Since then, it has continued to be recognized and celebrated by agencies, families and individuals throughout the country. 

The month of May will be full of giving thanks to Bashas’ Family of Stores! Beginning May 1, Bashas’ and A New Leaf will partner to launch A New Leaf for A New Start, an in-store donation campaign designed to provide shelter and support for victims of domestic violence and homelessness.

An evening of delicious cocktails and fabulous festivities brought together supporters of Arizona Women’s Education & Employment (AWEE) to benefit the program’s Clothing Boutique on March 5. The event raised critical funds to support the mission of AWEE. A record donation of clothing – nearly five tons of clothing – was received by AWEE to help individuals in job interviews and finding employment.

A New Leaf will honor the Phoenix Suns with its Milestone Award as the 2019 Corporate Donor of the Year — marked by a celebration at A New Leaf’s Annual Appreciation Luncheon January 31 at the East Valley Institute of Technology.

The end of the year brings with it the holidays and time for renewal and celebration. It also is the time for Arizonans to consider their tax liabilities as they head into the 2019 tax season.

       As adults, we often reminisce on our childhood and teenage years. We remember waking up at midnight to open presents on Christmas, or how we watched the same episode of a children’s cartoon over and over again. We remember family dinners shared at the dining table. It is difficult to acknowledge that terrible things can happen to people at this tender age. An age during which instability, homelessness, and more can impact so much of who you are today. Truly, there are children right now in our community that are experiencing tragedies far beyond their years.

A New Leaf is joining forces with The New Foundation, a 48-year residential treatment center located in Scottsdale, Arizona, specializing in the treatment of 11-17 year-old adolescents. The combination will benefit Valley residents through a widening network of supportive services for children and families, ranging from on-site therapeutic care to multiple outpatient counseling centers to diverse family stability and crisis programs. The newly formed organization goes into effect October 1, 2018.