A New Leaf

10/21/2026

Yesterday, A New Leaf was humbled to speak out for survivors of sexual violence alongside Congresswomen Yassamin Ansari, Rep. Melanie Stansbury, and Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. at a press conference in Phoenix.

The gathering came after Arizona congressional candidate Bernadette Greene-Placentia courageously shared her account of sexual violence while repairing campaign signs. Her story is a painful reminder of the scrutiny survivors can face when they choose to come forward.

As Dana Martinez, A New Leaf's Director of Domestic and Sexual Violence Services, shared during the conference, "These situations serve as painful reminders of why many survivors struggle to come forward. When the conversation becomes focused on whether a survivor is believable, what their demeanor was after an alleged assault, or whether their response aligns with someone else's expectations, we lose sight of what matters most: sexual assault can have profound and long-lasting impacts on survivors."

Every survivor deserves compassion, dignity, and support, regardless of when they come forward or how others perceive their story. That means taking disclosures seriously, responding with empathy, and ensuring survivors can access resources without fear of judgment. Through .reach REACH Sexual Violence Services, we are committed to creating spaces where survivors can find safety, healing, and validation through free, survivor-driven advocacy and emotional support.

💙 If you or someone you know needs support, A New Leaf's 24-hour Sexual Violence Helpline is available at (480) 733-3028.💙

Start by believing. Continue with listening. And commit to creating a community where healing is possible for everyone.

10/21/2026

We're proud to recognize Tofel Dent Construction, our Children's Services Sponsor for A New Leaf's With One Voice Breakfast!

Their generous sponsorship helps provide childcare and youth support for children living in A New Leaf's domestic violence shelters. These vital services give children opportunities to learn, play, and heal while their families work toward safety and independence.

Thank you, Tofel Dent Construction, for recognizing that helping families overcome domestic violence means caring for their children, too. Your partnership is making a meaningful difference for some of the youngest survivors in our community!

We can't wait to see you tomorrow at With One Voice and celebrate our incredible community coming together to support survivors.💜

10/19/2026

⏰ You only have 12 days left to support a good cause while eating some good food!

OHSO Brewery’s October round-up campaign benefiting A New Leaf is coming to a close—but there’s still time for you to be part of it!

OHSO chose A New Leaf in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, giving you a simple way to stand alongside survivors and other local neighbors facing crisis. Just enjoy your meal and round up your bill at checkout.

Make that lunch date or family dinner happen! Stop by any OHSO location before October 31 and turn your extra change into meaningful support. 💜

10/19/2026

A New Leaf was delighted to host the Greenawalt Foundation at the Autumn House Domestic Violence Transitional Housing program last week.

The Greenawalt Foundation’s generous donation will make a direct impact in the lives of more than 2,100 women and children at A New Leaf’s four shelter and housing programs for domestic violence survivors.

Thanks to community partners like Greenawalt Foundation, A New Leaf provides safe housing, individualized support, and resources to help survivors recover and rebuild a life free from abuse.

Thank you, Greenawalt Foundation, for your commitment to making our community a safer place for women and children fleeing crisis situations.

10/16/2026

We are heartened to see so many cities and towns come together to recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and we are so grateful to the Town of Fountain Hills for highlighting our very own Kathy DiNolfi, Chief Program Officer, as they made the announcement. 💜

Recognition matters, but the work does not stop with awareness. Every conversation, workshop, and public declaration helps break the stigma surrounding domestic violence and reminds survivors that they are not alone. When someone needs safety and a place to begin healing, A New Leaf is here to provide shelter, advocacy, and compassionate support to help survivors rebuild their lives free from abuse.

Thank you, Fountain Hills, for standing with survivors and helping build a community where everyone can feel safe. 💚 https://www.fhtimes.com/stories/october-named-domestic-violence-month-in-fountain-hills,726639?

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10/15/2026

It is incredibly concerning to see another instance of domestic violence make headlines in our community. Our hearts are with the woman critically injured in Glendale, and we sincerely hope she is recovering and receiving the care she needs.

No one should ever have to fear violence in their own home. Every survivor deserves safety, dignity, and the opportunity to live free from abuse.

Through emergency shelter, advocacy, and supportive services, A New Leaf helps survivors find safety and begin rebuilding their lives.

💜 If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please know that help is available. There are options, and you do not have to face this alone.

Contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline for free, confidential support, 24/7:
Call: 800-799-7233
Text: START to 88788

A woman was critically injured after being stabbed during a domestic violence disturbance near 83rd & Glendale avenues, Glendale Police say.

10/15/2026

Five garden beds planted, sidewalks power-washed, and landscaping refreshed! 🌱💚 Our East Valley Men’s Center is looking better than ever thanks to the incredible team at EPS Group !

For the second year in a row, EPS Group showed up in a BIG way for the men we serve at EVMC! Their hardworking team rolled up their sleeves, planted a beautiful five-bed garden, cleaned up our sidewalks, and gave the outdoor spaces some much-needed TLC.

A welcoming, well-maintained environment makes a difference, especially for individuals working to overcome homelessness and rebuild their lives. Every improvement helps make our shelter a place where the people we serve feel valued, respected, and supported as they work toward stability and independence.

To our friends at EPS Group, THANK YOU! Your continued generosity, hard work, and commitment to giving back mean the world to us. We are so fortunate to have community partners who care so deeply about the people we serve and keep showing up year after year.

Thank you for helping make EVMC a place we’re proud to call home for the men we serve! 💚🍃

10/15/2026

More than 73,000 eviction filings in just three years. That is the staggering number reported across seven Maricopa County justice courts serving Glendale, and it should concern all of us.

The consequences of eviction can last long after someone loses their home. An eviction can make it harder to secure future housing, disrupt children's education, threaten employment, and push families deeper into financial insecurity. What begins as a temporary financial hardship can become years of instability.

We applaud the City of Glendale for working toward a goal of zero evictions and connecting residents with resources to help them remain housed. Preventing eviction is one of the most important ways we can stop homelessness before it starts.

Across Arizona, we must work together to keep roofs over people's heads. A New Leaf is proud to be part of that solution, providing affordable housing, transitional housing, and emergency shelter for individuals and families when times get tough.

Everyone deserves a safe, stable place to call home. With cities, nonprofits, and community partners working together, we can help more Arizonans remain housed and ensure those who experience homelessness have a path back to stability🏠

According to the 2026 Community Needs Assessment from the Maricopa County Courts, it showed over 73,000 eviction filings across the seven justice courts precincts, including those serving Glendale.

10/14/2026

⏰Have you RSVP'd yet for our With One Voice Breakfast on Thursday, October 22nd? It’s free to attend!

This morning is a wonderful opportunity to stand alongside your community to support survivors of domestic violence. And you get breakfast too!

There is no cost to attend With One Voice Breakfast, and guests will have the opportunity to give during the program. Donations made that morning help provide safe shelter, advocacy, and ongoing support for survivors of domestic violence throughout our community. 💜

Please join us for this empowering morning at the Farm at South Mountain on Thursday, October 22nd. Check-in and breakfast begin at 7:30am 🍳 ☕️

We look forward to gathering with you for a morning centered on survivors, hope, and the belief that everyone deserves to live free from abuse. Your support helps survivors find safety, heal, and move toward a more stable future. 💜

Reserve your seat today:

Join A New Leaf at our With One Voice Breakfast as we come together to end domestic violence and raise support for lifesaving services!

10/13/2026

We recently shared how grocery store jobs in Arizona are falling faster than in any other state. Now, we are seeing another troubling consequence of changes to SNAP: schools could lose critical funding that feeds students. 🏫 🍎

Children whose families receive SNAP are automatically qualified for free school meals. As families lose access to SNAP, schools risk losing federal funding tied to those certifications. That leaves schools facing a difficult challenge: finding ways to address the funding gap while still ensuring students have full bellies and the opportunity to focus on learning.

If children are going hungry at home, they should never have to go hungry in the place they learn.

Each new report reveals another way these SNAP changes are affecting Arizona communities, from local jobs to school cafeterias. But in every case, it is families and children who bear the consequences.

A New Leaf works every day to help families meet their basic needs, providing food, housing assistance, and supportive services that help people build stable, healthy lives. Every child deserves access to nutritious meals, and every family deserves the opportunity to thrive. 💚

The Tucson Unified School District could see roughly 6,700 fewer students get free breakfast and lunch after the 2027-28 school year.