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Grand Opening of La Mesita Family Homeless Shelter
A New Leaf’s La Mesita Family Homeless Shelter has now opened. A gathering of civic leaders, donors, corporate partners and Board members celebrated today the grand opening of the new shelter, located on the La Mesita Campus in downtown Mesa.
Republic Media Donates $50,000
Republic Media (Arizona Republic, azcentral.com, and 12News) donated $50,000 to A New Leaf’s domestic violence shelters through the Season of Sharing campaign.
“We are thrilled with this act of generosity,” said Torrie Taj, Deputy CEO of A New Leaf. “On behalf of the 3,000 survivors of domestic violence served by A New Leaf, we thank Republic Media for their life-saving gift.”
A New Leaf’s Volunteer and Donation Center Opens
A New Leaf has opened its Volunteer and Donation Center on the La Mesita Campus. The street address is 2245 West Ella Street, Mesa, Arizona.
In-kind donations can be dropped off at the facility, including items from donation drives, personal donations and contributed goods.
CEO Blog: Six Myths of Homelessness Debunked
By Michael T. Hughes, Chief Executive Officer
Have you heard that homeless people come to Phoenix because of the warm weather? Or that the homeless choose to be homeless?
Arizona’s Charitable Tax Credit Doubles
Governor Ducey recently signed legislation that doubles the Tax Credit for Contributions to Qualifying Charitable Organizations (formerly “Working Poor Tax Credit).
Bashas’ Campaign Kicks Off
A New Leaf and Bashas’ Family of Stores are partnering to provide shelter and support for victims of domestic violence and homelessness through an in-store fundraising campaign at Bashas’ Family of Stores locations statewide during the month of May (Food City and Bashas’ Supermarkets).
CEO Blog: Five Essential Factors that Motivate a Volunteer
By Michael T. Hughes, Chief Executive Officer
Volunteering can be a big task. Or small. It can be making root beer floats for your church potluck. Or teaching a youth group how to shoot hoops. It can be an apprenticeship for a large company. And it can even be leading an online campaign for your favorite charity.
A New Leaf’s Donor and Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon Celebrates 45 Years
Donors and volunteers across the Valley gathered at the East Valley Institute of Technology to celebrate A New Leaf’s 45-year anniversary.
Enjoying a delicious lunch and an inspiring program, attendees were treated to videos of long-term supporters telling their personal stories about the organization’s 45 year history.
CEO Blog: Elevating the Safety Net of Foster Care
By Michael T. Hughes, Chief Executive Officer of A New Leaf
The recent news that Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed HB2442 – “Jacob’s Law” – was met with great enthusiasm among foster families across the state. The new legislation will ensure easier, better access to behavioral health care for Arizona foster kids and families.
KTAR’s Bruce St. James and Pamela Hughes at Camaraderie Gala
Popular radio hosts Pamela Hughes and Bruce St. James from KTAR News 92.3 FM Radio will host this year’s Camaraderie Gala on March 12. The pair will bring their high energy, on-air chemistry and love for causes to this year’s signature fundraiser for A New Leaf.
CEO Blog: Investing in the Valley’s Financial Future
By Michael T. Hughes, CEO
More than half of Americans say they would flunk a finance quiz regarding basic savings and economic concepts, according to the Motley Fool.