July 2022 Newsletter

We recognize your kindness and generosity as a supporter A New Leaf, and for reaching out to help those in need. As a supporter, we want to keep you informed of all the good happening in the world thanks to your donations, contributions, and volunteer time!

A New Leaf has had a busy summer with thousands of lives changed, and dozens of new community partnerships! Read our July 2022 Newsletter and get all of the updates on how your support changes lives, current volunteer opportunities, what donations are currently needed, how to give back in substantial ways, and organizations making new investments with A New Leaf.

Disabled and in his 60’s, James had few options and was in desperate need of a place to live. Thanks to you, James found shelter and relief from homelessness.

James has been on disability and in chronic pain for nearly 5 years. His long career in construction and large machinery had taken a greater toll on his body than he ever thought it would, and although he had planned to retire, the costs of his medical care made that impossible.

• Behavioral Health 
• Shelter Services 
• Philanthropy 
• Information Technology 
• Human Resources 
• Domestic Violence
• Diversity Equity and Inclusion 
• Strategic Initiatives 
• After School Programs 
• Community Needs

• Domestic Violence
• Diversity Equity and Inclusion 
• Strategic Initiatives 
• After School Programs 
• Community Needs

• Microwavable macaroni and cheese
• Microwavable ramen noodles
• Men’s deodorant
• Flip flops of all sizes
• Back to school supplies
• Cleaning supplies

• Flip flops of all sizes
• Back to school supplies
• Cleaning supplies

1. Controlling movement of assets to beneficiaries
During and after your lifetime, you will want to ensure your loved ones receive what you want them to have, and when. Through documents such as a will and a living trust, and techniques involving life insurance and using proper beneficiary designations, you – not the courts – will control the movement of your assets to the desired recipients.

 

2. Naming someone to make decisions for you if you become incapacitated
Naturally, you hope to stay in good physical and mental shape throughout your life and remain capable of making your own financial and health care decisions. But the future is not ours to see, so, to protect your interests and those of your loved ones, you may want to consider creating arrangements such as a power of attorney, health care directive, and a living will. In this way, you’ll still be able to control the key choices that may lie ahead.

 

3. Providing for minor children or dependents

If you have young children or other dependents, you’ll want to be sure they’ll be looked after if you aren’t around. In your estate plans, you can name a guardian for them. You can also use various estate planning tools, such as life insurance, beneficiary designations, and the establishment of a trust to provide the necessary financial resources for your loved ones.

 

4. Supporting charitable organizations
Leaving something behind for your family is obviously an enormous part of your legacy – but it may also be important to you to provide support for charitable groups whose work you’ve admired. Of course, you can contribute to these organizations while you’re alive, but through strategies such as donor-advised funds and charitable remainder trusts, you can include these groups in your estate plans.

 

5. Managing taxes efficiently
If you’re likely to have a large estate, your heirs may need to be concerned with income and estate taxes. To help control these taxes, you can take a number of steps, such as making outright gifts to your family during your lifetime, establishing an irrevocable life insurance trust, creating a family limited partnership and making charitable donations.

Take Control of Your Legacy Today!

Generously Contributed By

Carina Burtell

Financial Advisor – Edward Jones

The Arizona Education Progress Meter indicates that only 38% of 3-and 4-year-olds attend preschool, and just 19% of preschoolers attend a quality program, with an even smaller percentage of children from disadvantaged backgrounds. 

 

Healthy development during the first years of a child’s life (birth to five) provides the building blocks for educational achievement, lifelong health, economic productivity, and strong communities. Many studies have documented poor outcomes related to education, behavior, and health for children who live in low-income families.

“We’re proud to serve children from birth to five, particularly underserved children. For the last 15 years, we’ve grown into a $500 million initiative—because birth to five is such an important time.”