Acts of Kindness
E-Newsletter for A New Leaf Supporters November 2010 |
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and your name will be entered into a drawing for an exciting family bowling adventure at Brunswick Mesa Lanes
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To view this month's Donations ($500 and over) to A New Leaf Foundation or A New Leaf CLICK HERE
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How do we keep our LaMesita shelter babies happy?
Lots of Donated Diapers!
Please donate now. Thanks.
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Welcome and thank you to our newest donor, Eliane Doty, who connected with us on Facebook. She's donated diapers and is
now solicting new shoes and
new jeans for the men living in our
East Valley Men's Center!
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Urgent Volunteer Need in Mesa in Collaboration with Maricopa WFD
Job Skills Facilitator. Assist
A New Leaf clients with job searches, resume building and interview preparation utilizing the ACCESS Point program site (training provided).
Position requirements include: min. 18 years of age with one year commitment, good computer skills, prefer bilingual but will consider all. Shift is 9 hrs/wk Mon, Tues and Thurs, 9am-12pm. Contact kconnelly@turnanewleaf.org
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| Greetings! | |
 Can you believe it's already November, a favorite time of year for so many? With the holidays and year-end fast approaching, we at A New Leaf are gearing up for a great season of giving.
There are many rewards for A New Leaf clients when YOU share your desire to make a difference.
Your visits are anticipated with excitement, as you drop off your Holiday Gift Box for the children, families and individuals living in our shelters. You inspire us!
We celebrate each and every Working Poor Tax Credit Donation received, knowing the significant impact it will have on A New Leaf programs. You encourage us to keep going!
We are honored by the selfless giving we see demonstrated by our neighbors, friends, church groups and business associates. You reaffirm our faith in humanity!
This is a time of year, when people stop to consider the "extra" they can do to light up someone else's life. We are grateful to all of YOU for your fire and passion for helping others turn over a new leaf!
On behalf of A New Leaf staff, "Our Warmest Holidays Wishes" to all of you, our committed supporters.
Sincerely,
Torrie A. Taj, CFRE Exec VP of Resource Development |
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A FAMILY YOU HELPED
TURN OVER A NEW LEAF
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 Pam entered La Mesita Family Homeless Shelter, with her daughters, as an unemployed mother of two.
She actively searched for employment and was able to find a part-time job within two weeks of entering the program, which eventually turned into a full-time position.
With direction from A New Leaf and help from a Mesa United Way grant, Pam moved her family into unsubsidized housing this past month. |
| FIND OUT WHY BANK OF AMERICA GAVE US $200,000! |
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From left to right: Michael T. Hughes, President/CEO; Sophia Campbell, Director of Business Development; Polly Bond, Executive Assistant; Torrie Taj, Exectuive VP of Resource Development; David Luna, Board Member; Kathy DiNolfi, VP of Emergency and Shelter Services; Luz Bojorquez, Executive VP of Finance; Benito Almanza, Arizona Market President, Bank of America, Mike Hutchinson, Board VP and Brad Snyder, Board Member.
FIND OUT WHY?
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You Can Help the Working Poor at A New Leaf!
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Please take advantage of the Helping the Working Poor AZ Tax Credit by making a ($200/$400 married filing jointly) gift to help those in A New Leaf shelters and program. Assuming you have an AZ tax liability at least equal to the credit amount, then it's NO COST TO YOU!* This is in addition to a credit you may already receive from donations to a public or private school.
*For more information, contact your tax advisor or the AZ Dept of Revenue at 602.255.3381.
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| COX CHARITIES PRESENTS... |
 Cox Charities presents an $8,000 check to support A New Leaf's Peacemakers program, impacting the lives of children of domestic violence.
The program provides the children and youth with the skills to become life-long peacemakers. Thank you Cox Charities, for making a difference!
Casey (the dog), Sophia Campbell, A New Leaf Director of Business Development, Cox Comunications' John Dossey, VP of Field Operations and Todd Firman, Dir. of Field Operations |
| WHAT DOES PHILANTHROPY LOOK LIKE? ANYTHING LIKE YOU? |
Wikipedia defines Philanthropy as "loving what it is to be human (philos: "loving: in the sense of benefitting, caring for, nourishing; and anthropos: "human being" in the sense of humanity, human-ness."
The true philanthropist is believed to have a general love for, or benevolence toward the whole of humankind.
A New Leaf defines Philanthropy as...
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HOW YOU CAN HELP OTHERS TURN OVER A NEW LEAF
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Make your 2010 AZ Helping the Working Poor Tax Credit donation
Forward this email to a friend (see links)
Volunteer Your Time
Round up family & friends, church & other groups, neighbors and/or coworkers to collect new
items for our Essential Needs Donation Drives
Support an event or host your own, designating A New Leaf Foundation as beneficiary
Leave Your Legacy to A New Leaf Foundation with a gift in your Will or Trust
To tour LaMesita Family Homeless Shelter in Mesa, email Shelly at sbliss@turnanewleaf.org
DONATE NOW
Nov/Dec Essential Needs Donation Drive: HOLIDAY GIFT BOX
Department and Grocery Gift Cards make the perfect gift!
Tell your friends! Hold a neighborhood drive!
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| Save the Date: February 26, 2011 |
 Join us for A New Leaf Foundation's 27th Annual Camaraderie Gala
"An Evening on the Nile"
Saturday, February 26th, 2011, 6 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Arizona Grand Resort, Phoenix, AZ
Enjoy an evening of fine dining, dancing, auctions and casino fun with host/emcee, T.V. personality Jeanine Ford.
Supporting A New Leaf Homeless Shelters and Programs
RSVP Now
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| LEAVE A LEGACY |
 In life, most people require some kind of assistance, whether it's physical, financial or spiritual. Perhaps a local church congregation or food bank supplied meals during a tough time. Maybe you were given a scholarship that made the dream of college possible. You or a loved one may have been shown especially compassionate care in the hospital during an illness or injury.
During life's struggles, we are often reminded that more must be done to continue positive, humane acts of kindness, and to sustain programs for personal enrichment.
By making bequests and other "planned gifts," you can continue to help organizations that are making an important difference in your community. What better way to thank the people or organizations that have had an impact on your life and others, than to make a contribution from your estate through a bequest?
Gifts large and small are important. Charitable giving is not only for the wealthy!
For more information, contact Torrie A. Taj at 480.969.4024.
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About Us
A New Leaf Foundation exists to provide financial support to A New Leaf programs and services. The Foundation relies on your generous tax-deductible contributions and over 15,000 volunteer hours annually.
A New Leaf is a non-profit, 501(c)3 agency Helping Families...Changing Lives through
Homeless and Domestic Violence Shelters, Youth and Community Programs.
Questions about A New Leaf? Call 480.464.4648.
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