Alex’s Story

Alex’s Story

how you helped Alex get back on his feet Alex was just becoming an adult when the pandemic hit and upended his life in just a few days. When the stay at home orders went into effect, he was let go from his job at Verizon. “Everyone felt what I felt at the time. All...
Rodney’s Story

Rodney’s Story

how you helped Rodney return to civilian life Perched in the cab of his truck on the wide-open road, it sometimes occurs to Rodney just how far he has traveled. A few years back, he was down and out after a bout with drugs and alcohol cost him his marriage, his...
Charles’ Story

Charles’ Story

how you rescued Charles from homelessness Charles never imagined that he would end up homeless. He had a good childhood and a loving family, but in his late teens Charles developed a drug addiction that followed him for years, damaging his relationship to his family...
Foster Care Awareness Month 2022

Foster Care Awareness Month 2022

Foster Care Awareness Month: Creating Loving Homes for Foster Children What is Foster Care Awareness Month 2022 (FCAM)?  Foster Care Awareness Month is an annual campaign to raise awareness about the foster care system. This month of awareness aims to celebrate all...
Denim Day 2022

Denim Day 2022

Denim Day 2022 in honor of Sexual Violence Awareness Month Trigger Warning: Topics in this blog concern sexual violence. What is Denim Day 2022?  Denim Day is a campaign on a Wednesday in April in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. A New Leaf actively works to...
Brandi’s Story

Brandi’s Story

how you saved Brandi’s family from homelessness My name is Brandi. I was raised in a loving home with strong values and positive support. My childhood was wonderful until my parents divorced when I was eight. My father moved away and my mother, brother, and I...