2023 Impact Report

To our community,

Thanks to generous donors, dedicated volunteers, and a loving community, 2023 was a year of hope for those experiencing homelessness, domestic violence, and so many other life challenges. It is because of you that A New Leaf was able to impact so many people. 

Your contributions helped thousands of families and individuals feel love and support in times where they needed it most. Thanks to you, they were not alone. You lifted them up and provided the resources they needed for a fresh start. See some of your impact below:

Your support changed the lives of 23,792 people last year!

All of this amazing work is only possible thanks to the compassion and kindness of people like you. You have the power to change lives in your community, no matter the size of your contribution. In 2024, A New Leaf continues to strive towards ending homelessness, assisting survivors of domestic violence, and providing support to those in need.

Your generosity is still needed. Your community will still face daunting challenges in 2024. Please continue to support those in need, and do all of the amazing things you do. Donate, volunteer, and help your neighbors. One warm act of kindness will change thousands of lives.

Sincerely,

Joe Dulin

Chief Philanthropy Officer

A New Leaf

Giving every survivor of domestic violence the choice and ability to leave an abusive situation safely

“Everything in my life changed when I finally called for help. It’s been over a year since that night and I never imagined life would be this good.” – Adriana

Domestic violence has impacted thousands of women, children, and men across Arizona. This heart-breaking community challenge effects our neighbors, our friends, and our family members. We believe that every survivor of domestic violence deserves the chance to find safety, achieve independence, and pursue healing.

If you know someone experiencing domestic violence of any kind, please reach out for assistance. Our dedicated staff members are at the ready to help every survivor take their next step towards safety.

Your donations provide life-saving resources, like shelter and court advocacy, making it possible for survivors like Adriana to leave an abusive situation.

Giving safety and shelter to those facing homelessness, making housing more affordable, and helping promote home ownership

“I knew that if I was going to rebuild my family, I needed to get clean, get an apartment, and focus on being present for my children. That’s when I got connected with A New Leaf.” – Kira

Rising living costs, unaffordable housing, and unemployment have put countless households on the brink of homelessness. Many families and individuals are only a paycheck away from losing their home. We believe that no one should have to face homelessness alone. 

Making sure that a variety of resources are available to prevent homelessness, and to assist those recovering from homelessness, is critical. Every household has different housing challenges, and A New Leaf offers programs across the Valley to help.

Thanks to you, people like Kira received emergency shelter, basic needs, and affordable housing. Through these resources, we ensure no one faces homelessness alone.

“As a father, it was so hard to get through to Camryn, and I worried that we were doing something wrong as parents. We loved him so much and decided that he needed a little more help than we could give him. After asking around, we heard that A New Leaf was a great place to start.” – Jason

It is increasingly difficult for families and individuals across Arizona to access quality medical and behavioral health resources. Without readily available help, many of these families, children, and adults will go without the health and wellness care they need to stay healthy.

Making sure that healthcare is easily accessible is critical to a healthy community. With clinics and offices across the Valley to assist those most in need, A New Leaf is working to help all households improve their health.

Your support makes it possible for people like Jason and his family to receive essential behavioral health and medical services. This makes our community healthier, and happier.

“It was beyond stressful – I thought we were going to end up homeless if something didn’t change. Right around that time, I found A New Leaf’s BankWork$ program.” – Keith

Families and individuals across the Valley are struggling to keep up with rising living costs. It is often the case that the loss of a job, a medical crisis, or another unexpected financial burden can put these households at risk of homelessness and financial ruin.

Every household will face financial challenges that require a unique solution, which is why A New Leaf offers a variety of support services. By ensuring that every client can improve their employment, budgeting, and savings – we promote financial stability.

Thanks to you, people like Keith were able to obtain employment, avoid eviction, achieve financial stability, and even pursue their dreams of starting a business.

With the support she received at the La Mesita After School and Summer Program, and continued support from the After School Program, Angel started her 5th grade year off strong. She is on the Honor Roll and serves on her school’s Student Council.

Countless families and individuals across the Valley face immense obstacles in education, from early childhood education to college. These challenges often follow these individuals throughout their life, impacting their participation in college, their career choices, and more. 

We believe in helping those seeking to further their education, no matter their age or current level of attainment. This means making access to education a priority for children and adults.

Thanks to you, children like Angel received the services they needed to get ahead in school, and adults got the education they needed to succeed in the workplace.

“Terrible things happen sometimes, but when someone reaches out and gives you a chance… you need to make the most of it. A New Leaf really did give us a chance to start over. It’s given me hope that I can build a strong and stable home for my son so that this never happens again.” – Micha

Crisis situations can tear at the social fabric of a family. Unexpected financial burdens, such as the loss of a job, a medical emergency, or another crisis, can create unhealthy family relationships. A New Leaf believes that no family should have to face these challenges alone. 

With family support, families can recover from the trauma they have experienced, and work to avoid crisis in the future. Ensuring that households are able to seek assistance quickly after a traumatic event helps ensure healing occurs promptly and healthily.

Thanks to you, families like Micha’s can receive the critical counseling and support services they need to heal from their trauma.

“She was just so kind and said everything we needed to hear after that experience. She was incredible. So we decided to license through A New Leaf, and that was the best choice we made in this process.”- Banica

Foster children face unique challenges that often have dramatic effects on their lives. Without a stable, healthy home, these children face lifelong struggles in school, relationships and the workplace. There are thousands of youth in the foster care system with an urgent need for loving homes to open their hearts.

By ensuring that foster parents have the licensing, confidence, and resources they need to care for a child from the foster system, A New Leaf is creating happy homes for countless children in Arizona.

Thanks to you, foster children across the Valley are finding loving homes with caring foster parents like Banica.