A New Leaf

Who needs another reason to love watching the PGA Tour? A New Leaf is so pleased to have PGA TOUR Superstore as a new community partner in its mission of “Helping Families, Changing Lives!” This year, A New Leaf is expanding its emergency shelter services for families experiencing homelessness, many for the first time, in the Phoenix Metro area. With support from PGA TOUR Superstore, A New Leaf will ensure homeless families have a safe, comfortable place where they can stay together and find help to regain stability at three family shelter programs. If you know a family experiencing homelessness in Maricopa County, they can connect with services and support by dialing “211.” If you would like to donate to or volunteer with A New Leaf’s life-changing programs, please visit turnanewleaf.org.

A New Leaf is incredibly grateful to Extra Mile Painting Company for their unwavering dedication and continued support at A New Leaf's East Valley Men's Center. Their team has been serving nutritious meals to our residents for a long time. Extra Mile also recently helped in giving A New Leaf's East Valley Men's Center a fresh coat of paint a few months ago. This past week, the Extra Mile team brought delicious homemade Mexican food! Meals like these provide not just nourishment but also a sense of community and care, which are so important for the well-being of our residents. Extra Mile Painting Company's consistent commitment to volunteering and their community is truly incredible. Their contributions significantly enhance the lives of everyone at the East Valley Men’s Center. Thank you, Extra Mile Painting Company, for your kindness, generosity, and for always going the extra mile for our community. Your actions remind us all of the powerful impact of giving back and the difference it can make in the lives of others.

Sean had a stable life for many years. He worked hard, paid his bills, and did everything he could to have a stable home for his sons. “I’ve always been a hard worker. I never went to college, but I’ve always had good, stable jobs. I figured that if I was responsible with my money, that would be enough.” But when a health crisis struck his family and bills consumed his savings, Sean found himself without enough money to make ends meet. “It blind-sided me. I was always so careful, but now everything was on the line.” In just a few short months, Sean was on the streets without a home. “It was really hard on me. I felt like I had failed not only as myself, but as a father. I went into a deep depression.” Sean struggled to find his feet. “I ended up having to sleep in parks, on the streets, anywhere safe – not many places. It was really hard. But then I found A New Leaf.” When he arrived at A New Leaf’s East Valley Men’s Center, Sean was assigned a case manager and received the support he needed to find his feet, find a job, and get moving towards independence again. After only a month, Sean has found a stable job and is saving for a safe departure. “I will have an apartment when I leave here, and I'll be able to get my kids back. I can’t tell you how much that means.”

Tammy and her daughter left an abusive situation, but had no safe place to call home. You can read about how your kindness helped Tammy and her family find shelter, as well other ways to help your community in the August addition of A New Leaf's newsletter.

A New Leaf's shelter programs are currently running low on essential items, and we need your help! We are running low on new linens and towels to provide for the residents at our shelters. Fresh towels and linens provide comfort and dignity to individuals and families who are navigating the challenges of homelessness. These items can often be taken for granted, but for a family looking to get back on the path towards stability, receiving brand new linens and towels will relieve unnecessary stress. If you have new towels or linens to donate, please consider bringing them to A New Leaf's donation center. Your contributions will make a direct impact, ensuring that every resident can have access to clean and comfortable bedding and towels. 📍 Donation Drop-off Location: 2245 W Ella St bldg a, Mesa, AZ 85201 🕒 Hours: Monday - Thursday 9 am - 4 pm, Friday 9 am - 3 pm. With generous people like you, we can ensure that our community members receive the support and care that everyone deserves. Thank you for your generosity and for helping us provide these essential items to those who need them most.

“When I lost my job, I went homeless for about 6 months, living out my buddy’s place while trying to find a job. But things weren’t going so great and money was tight. My Navy recruiter signed me up to come here and I’ve been here for the last 3 months, waiting to ship out.” “I'm just grateful to have somewhere to eat, somewhere to sleep, somewhere to keep myself clean. I want to fix my life, so that I don’t ever have to go through this again. And I’m hoping the Navy can help me do that.” “It’s very lonely being on this journey, not really having any family that can help me because times are tough and it’s just getting harder and it’s getting tougher, but you just deal with the cards you’re dealt and just keep moving.” “The staff here are really easy to talk to, if you just need to have a conversation to distract yourself for a little bit, and it does help. The caseworkers are here to talk you through things if you’re having a rough time or if you just need someone to talk to. I’m just so thankful to be somewhere good like this while I wait to ship out.”

A New Leaf is so grateful to Love Of Christ Lutheran Church for their continued generosity and unwavering support of children in our shelter programs. They donated over 100 backpacks with essential supplies to ensure our children are well-prepared for the upcoming school year. Love of Christ Lutheran Church has been a steadfast partner, conducting this backpack drive for many years. Each year, they help to lighten the load for families in crisis by providing the tools their children need to succeed in school. This act of kindness supports academic success and boosts the confidence of children facing life's toughest challenges, giving them a strong start to the new school year. These backpacks bring hope and encouragement to families working hard to rebuild their lives. We are incredibly thankful for the Love of Christ Lutheran Church’s dedication to making a difference in our community and for their compassion towards those in need. Thank you, Love of Christ Lutheran Church, for your ongoing commitment and for bringing smiles to so many faces each year. Your generosity truly changes lives.

On this International Day of Friendship, we're reminded of the profound impact that meaningful connections can have on our lives. At A New Leaf, we understand the value of fostering relationships that bridge divides and bring people from diverse backgrounds together. In our community, we celebrate the richness of diversity. We recognize that by coming together and supporting one another, we can address the challenges that affect us all. Friendship knows no boundaries, and neither does our dedication to serving those in need. We provide essential support and resources, creating a safe space for connections to flourish. This International Day of Friendship, let's honor the bonds we've built, acknowledge the beauty of our diverse community, and commit to the ongoing work of creating a more connected and compassionate world.

Gratitude post! A New Leaf greatly appreciates support from Two Pups Wellness Fund for bringing attention to pets who need care and treatment while in A New Leaf’s domestic violence pet program. In an effort to expand access to safety for domestic violence survivors and their pets, A New Leaf’s Autumn House now provides shelter for dogs and cats, which are housed in units with their families. Survivors should not have to choose between safety and family -- it is vital that people experiencing domestic violence and their pets can escape abuse together. Thank you, Two Pups Wellness Fund, for ensuring that four-legged survivors of domestic abuse receive the medical care and treatment they need while in A New Leaf’s shelter. If you also would like to support individuals, families, and their pets fleeing domestic violence in our community, please contact donations@turnanewleaf.org.