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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.
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.
Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Awards $1.15M Grant to A New Leaf
Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust has awarded A New Leaf $1.15 million to support A New Leaf’s La Mesita Emergency Family Homeless Shelter located in Mesa, Arizona – the only homeless shelter facility in the East Valley of Metropolitan Phoenix that provides housing to families with children.
CEO Blog: From Emergency Room to Shelter
By Michael T. Hughes, CEO of A New Leaf
Two years ago this month Phoenix celebrated its end to Veteran chronic homelessness, one of the first cities in America to do so.