Laurel

by Tanner Swanson | Jun 23, 2021 | Testimonial CAAFA, Testimonial

Laurel came into shelter seeking safety from physical and emotional abuse at the hands of her long-time boyfriend. Upon arrival, she faced many different challenges coping with her experiences. She found solace in just sharing her story with our Advocates’ trained...

Frank

by Tanner Swanson | Jun 23, 2021 | Testimonial CAAFA, Testimonial

Frank was referred to CAAFA by law enforcement; the mother of his child was physically abusive, and he needed an Order of Protection. CAAFA’s Legal Advocates helped him obtain the Order of Protection and then accompanied him to court when the child’s mother contested...

Leah

by Tanner Swanson | Jun 22, 2021 | Testimonial, Testimonial Domestic Violence, Testimonial SVSASS

“I have been in the RISE support group since the beginning, and it has been very impactful for me to be here. I have met incredible people who are just like me, and taking the same journey as I am. They have all been so supportive of everyone in the group and...

Sofia

by Tanner Swanson | Apr 14, 2021 | Testimonial, Stories, Testimonial Rapid Rehousing

Sofia’s family had recently been evicted from their apartment and were now staying at a walk-in homeless shelter in downtown Phoenix. It was a few weeks into her stay at the shelter that she found the miracle she had been looking for. A shelter staff person told her...

Jason

by Tanner Swanson | Mar 23, 2021 | Testimonial, Testimonial Rent and Utilities

After a long search, Jason found assistance through A New Leaf’s MesaCAN. “When I first got the email that I had been accepted, it brought me to tears. This immediately brought ease to my mind and anxiety left me. But I began to also feel a feeling of hope and...

Rodney

by Tanner Swanson | Mar 23, 2021 | Testimonial, Testimonial Parent Aide, Testimonials MesaCAN

A New Leaf is a helping hand. There are people there who will help you, but you gotta want it, too. They open up the door for you. But you have to walk through it. It is geared to get you on the way to where you need to...