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Mental Health Month: A New Leaf Heals Hearts and Minds
May is Mental Health Month. It’s the time each year to raise awareness of mental health and recognize the caring medical teams that work tirelessly to help so many people in our community. One of the most important issues among healthcare professionals today is care for children and teenagers who struggle with their mental health.
Rooted in the Community
In a small, modest medical office, three stories above South Phoenix, Dr. Duane Wooten sits behind a large wooden desk, scattered with paperwork and prescription receipts. He has run a successful pediatric medical practice in the Phoenix area for over 31 years. “I’ve helped a lot of people – nearly 35,000 kids – since I started as a practitioner.”
Stacy Finds her Better Tomorrow
For the first time in her life, Stacy feels truly secure. She has a good, predictable job, financial security, and a stable home for her children. But things haven’t always been so optimistic for her.
Mother. Survivor. Thriver.
As a single mother of three young children, Lonique fought hard to build a safe and stable home for her family. “In Michigan, I was making over $15 an hour. I had a house a car, and my credit score was over 700. We were happy.” But things were still hard as a single parent.
A New Leaf Celebrates Volunteers and Donors
Are you a hero? We sure think so! Next week, A New Leaf will be celebrating the contribution of its donors and volunteers at a luncheon to say thank you, once again, for all of their service and support.
Amanda Finds a Better Tomorrow
In November, 2015, Amanda came to A New Leaf struggling to save her home and in desperate need of a job with insurance to help care for her son’s unique needs. She was also in a toxic marriage, and the emotional and psychological trauma had already caused major damage to her self-esteem and confidence.
Meet Chef Jennifer
Chef Jennifer Johnson has been cooking as a pro for almost 23 years, but she had an unusual start in the industry.
Jennifer never intended to make cooking her career, but when her 2nd grade son wrote a loving Mother’s Day card full of all the reasons he loved her, it included a side note… he hated her cooking. The perfectionist in her decided to go to culinary school, and 23 years later, Chef Jen has never looked back.
Best Charitable Gifts to Make in 2018
With the introduction of tax reform, you may be looking at your finances and wondering how you can continue to be charitable. There are many ways you can make a difference at A New Leaf while enjoying financial benefits for yourself!
A New Leaf Merges with Phoenix Day
A New Leaf is acquiring Phoenix Day in a merger to expand the school’s century-old legacy of protecting and caring for Arizona children.
A New Leaf Responds to COVID-19 Virus
With the recent spread of the Coronavirus and disruption in the Valley, A New Leaf is taking steps to address the crisis and protect the health of clients, staff, volunteers, donors, and the community at large.
How to Spot Domestic Violence and Abuse
October was National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. A month that is meant to bring attention to the men, women and children who have been or are currently survivors of domestic abuse. Domestic abuse is a very pervasive issue that can affect people from any walks of life. It does not discriminate between class race or gender. Since 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men experience domestic violence chances are you know someone who is currently in a domestic violence situation or has been in the past.
5 Types of Homeless People: It’s More Complicated Than You Think
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.
State Farm Supports A New Leaf
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.
Support National Foster Care Month
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.
Bashas’ Family of Stores Partners with A New Leaf
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.
Cocktails and Clothes Unites Fashion and Fundraising
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 Honors the Phoenix Suns with Milestone Award
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.