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A Fresh Start for Erica’s Family
Twenty people in one house. Erica Martinez, mother of three young children, ages 2 to 7, was living with her mother, sibilings, and cousins in a very small home in Phoenix. The family was squeezed into tiny rooms, sleeping on the floor.
“It was very difficult,” says Erica. “With that many people in the house, there was no room to do anything. We would eat on the floor, taking turns sitting outside when it got too crowded. Ultimately, there was just no room for my family.”
Annual Luncheon Celebrates Seeds of Kindness
This year’s Board, Donor & Volunteer Luncheon welcomed the dedicated supporters of A New Leaf for a special afternoon of recognition and celebration. The event was held at the East Valley Institute of Technology’s Culinary Arts Program and celebrated “Seeds of Kindness” – the volunteer service and financial and in-kind contributions made by A New Leaf’s dedicated supporters.
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....
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.
A New Leaf’s CEO Selected as Most Admired Leader
A New Leaf’s CEO Michael T. Hughes has been selected by the Phoenix Business Journal as one of this year’s Most Admired Leaders. The award will be presented on September 27 at a dinner presentation hosted by the Phoenix Business Journal.
CEO Blog: Record Giving Celebrates the Impact of Donors
By Michael T. Hughes, Chief Executive Officer
Charitable giving last year leaped to $373 billion, setting a national record for the second year in a row, according to a recently released report from the Giving USA Foundation. On behalf of A New Leaf, I thank all of our generous supporters who took the time to donate to our shelter programs and invest in transforming the lives of vulnerable families to become independent, thriving members of the community. You are making a difference!
A Nightmare Move to New City
The panoramic view creeping through the windows of the massive Greyhound, coupled with the excitement of a new construction job awaiting him in Colorado, kept Tom and his wife Marissa on the edge of their seat. The steady roar of the bus’s engine was just enough to lull their three-year old son, Lucas to sleep for much of the 22 hour trip.
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.