A New Leaf's Financial Empowerment Services
Helping Households Find Financial Stability
Families and individuals across the valley struggle 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.
A New Leaf’s Financial Empowerment services help households find financial stability, get ahead in the workforce, and ultimately start a business and pursue their dreams. We imagine a community in which households are able to thrive independently. With programs ranging from emergency financial assistance to entrepreneurial programs, A New Leaf is here to guide our community along every step on the journey to financial freedom.
Immediate Financial Assistance
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A New Leaf’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, or VITA, provides low-to-moderate-income households in the valley with entirely free tax preparation.
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MesaCAN provides Mesa residents with immediate financial support to avoid homelessness. Support includes preventing evictions, utility shut-offs, and assisting with bills during healthcare emergencies.
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A New Leaf’s Assets To Opportunity Program is a matched savings program for college. Each dollar a student saves is matched with $8.
Employment Support
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A New Leaf’s Workforce Services programs help all job seekers secure employment, create a plan for more stable employment, or move up in the workplace.
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BankWork$ is an entirely free, eight-week program that prepares individuals for a career in the financial sector.
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MesaCAN provides employment support and financial education. Personal financial coaches, career coaches, and ongoing community classes give all the resources the community needs to find employment.
Entrepreneurship
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The Veterans Business Outreach Center provides business training, counseling, and resource partner referrals, to transitioning service members, Veterans, National Guards, Reserve Members, and military spouses interested in starting or growing a small business.
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NEDCO, a certified Community Development Financial Institution, provides business loans, place-making, and financial support for low and moderate income individuals through collaborations with local businesses and other institutions.
