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Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.
- #1 primary $5.91MBEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES - A NEW LEAF OFFERS COMMUNITY-BASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN/YOUTH, ADULTS, AND FAMILIES INCLUDING COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, THERAPEUTIC AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMMING, AND REFERRALS FOR SUPPORT SERVICES. OUTPATIENT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY A TEAM OF THERAPISTS, CASE MANAGERS, PSYCHIATRISTS, NURSE PRACTITIONERS, AND OTHER TRAINED STAFF WHO ARE SUPERVISED BY LICENSED STAFF. VARIOUS BEST-PRACTICE AND EVIDENCE-BASED TREATMENTS ARE USED TO MEET THE INDIVIDUALIZED NEEDS OF CLIENTS. STAFF SPECIALTIES INCLUDE COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY, PLAY THERAPY, AND TRAUMA-INFORMED APPROACHES TO CARE. NEARLY 100% OF CLIENTS SERVED BY A NEW LEAF INCOME QUALIFY FOR AHCCCS, ALTHOUGH PRIVATE INSURANCES ARE ALSO ACCEPTED AND SELF-PAY OPTIONS ON A SLIDING FEE SCALE ARE AVAILABLE. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT THREE INTEGRATED PRIMARY AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICS, THROUGH TELEHEALTH, AND ONSITE AT PUBLIC SCHOOLS, SERVING APPROXIMATELY 3,425 INDIVIDUALS EACH YEAR.
- #2 $8.79MSHELTER & HOUSING SERVICES - A NEW LEAF OFFERS EMERGENCY SHELTER AND HOUSING SUPPORT SERVICES TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS AND HOUSING INSTABILITY IN MARICOPA COUNTY, TARGETING FAMILIES, SINGLE MEN, WOMEN (SINGLE AND WITH CHILDREN), DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS, AND INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED CHRONIC HOMELESSNESS AND WITH SPECIAL ON-GOING NEEDS, SERVING APPROXIMATELY 1,800 INDIVIDUALS ANNUALLY. PROGRAMS INCLUDE FIVE EMERGENCY SHELTERS, A BRIDGE-HOUSING PROGRAM FOR MEN IN TRANSITION FROM SHELTER TO STABLE HOUSING, TEMPORARY EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS DUE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OR HUMAN TRAFFICKING, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING SERVICES PROVIDED AT THREE AFFORDABLE AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING SITES, RAPID RE-HOUSING SERVICES, AND TENANT BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE SUPPORT SERVICES. WRAP-AROUND SUPPORT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FOR ALL SHELTER AND HOUSING CLIENTS TO ADDRESS SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH. SERVICES INCLUDE THE PROVISION OF BASIC NEEDS, INDIVIDUALIZED ASSESSMENTS, CASE MANAGEMENT, EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE, FINANCIAL COACHING, LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE, CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING, ACCESS TO BEHAVIORAL, PHYSICAL, AND DENTAL HEALTHCARE, PUBLIC BENEFITS ENROLLMENT, HOUSING NAVIGATION, ACCESS TO COMPUTERS, AND RESOURCES AND REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY SERVICE PARTNERS.
what they call their work
what they do
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Transitional and Permanent Supportive Housing 12 activities
- Affordable and Permanent Supportive HousingOperates 110 affordable housing units (ranging from studios to four-bedroom apartments) for low-income families, including units reserved for households at or below 30% of the area median income and individuals transitioning from homelessness. Also operates a 19-unit permanent supportive housing complex for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, domestic violence, or severe mental illness, and a 75-unit affordable housing campus with onsite childcare and employment support services.
- Affordable and Supportive Housing ProgramsProvides stable, long-term affordable housing through 110 units for low-income families, including units for individuals transitioning from homelessness. Operates a 19-unit permanent supportive housing complex for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, domestic violence, or severe mental illness, and a 75-unit affordable housing campus with onsite support services.
- Affordable and Supportive Housing ProgramsOperates 110 affordable housing units for low-income families, including units reserved for households at or below 30% of the area median income and individuals transitioning from homelessness. Provides long-term housing and support services for veterans and individuals recovering from trauma, with 50% of units at Desert Leaf Apartments occupied by veterans. Also operates a 19-unit permanent supportive housing complex and a 75-unit affordable housing campus with onsite childcare and employment support.
- Affordable and Supportive Housing ProgramsOperates 110 units of long-term affordable housing for low-income families, including units for those at or below 30% of the area median income and individuals transitioning from homelessness. Also provides a 19-unit permanent supportive housing complex for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, domestic violence, or severe mental illness, and a 75-unit affordable housing campus with onsite childcare and employment support.
- Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-HousingProvides rent and utility assistance to low-income Mesa residents to prevent homelessness due to temporary financial hardship. Offers rental subsidy and case management for up to 12 months to help individuals and families transition from homelessness to stable housing, including financial assistance for move-in costs, rent, and utilities, and temporary case management, support services, workforce assistance, and referrals.
- Homelessness Prevention and Rehousing AssistanceProvides rent and utility assistance to low-income Mesa residents to prevent homelessness, offers financial assistance for move-in costs, rent, and utilities, and provides rental subsidy and case management for up to 12 months to help individuals and families transition from homelessness to stable housing through a Rapid ReHousing program.
- Housing and Utility Financial AssistanceProvides rent and utility assistance to low-income Mesa residents to prevent homelessness and eviction due to temporary financial hardship. Offers financial assistance for move-in costs, rent, and utilities, and operates a rental subsidy program for individuals and families experiencing homelessness through the Rapid ReHousing program.
- Permanent Supportive and Affordable Housing OperationsOperates multiple affordable and permanent supportive housing campuses totaling at least 110 units for low-income families, veterans, and individuals transitioning from homelessness, domestic violence, or severe mental illness. On-site services include childcare, workforce support, financial wellness classes, and computer access.
- Rapid Re-Housing and Case ManagementProvides rental subsidy and case management assistance for up to 12 months to help individuals and families transition from homelessness to stable housing. Offers temporary case management, support services, workforce assistance, and referrals to help participants achieve long-term housing stability, and provides direct financial assistance, case management, and support services through the Rapid ReHousing program.
- Rapid Re-Housing and Rental Subsidy Programs for Homeless Individuals and FamiliesOffers rental subsidy and case management assistance for up to 12 months, along with direct financial aid and support services, to help individuals and families transition from homelessness to stable housing. Includes operation of 7 apartment-style shelter units and a 19-unit permanent supportive housing complex.
- Rental and Utility AssistanceProvides rent and utility assistance to low-income Mesa residents to prevent homelessness due to temporary financial hardship, and offers financial assistance for move-in costs, rent, and utilities tailored to individual household needs. Also provides rental and utility assistance to households at risk of eviction or utility disconnection.
- Rental and Utility Assistance for Low-Income and At-Risk HouseholdsProvides financial assistance for rent, utilities, and move-in costs to low-income households in Mesa and surrounding areas to prevent homelessness due to temporary financial hardship. Services are paired with case management and support referrals.
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Domestic Violence Shelter & Support Services 5 activities
- Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crisis ServicesProvides safe places, emergency shelter, and counseling services to survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault at confidential locations, including pet-friendly shelters (Autumn House) and overflow programs (DVSTOP). Offers court advocacy, support groups, and operates a 24-hour Sexual Violence Services Helpline and The REACH Center for healing-centered services.
- Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crisis ServicesProvides safe places, emergency shelter, support groups, legal advocacy, and community education for survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault through programs like CAAFA, Autumn House, Faith House Crisis Shelter, and DVSTOP. Also operates The REACH Center for healing-centered services and a 24-hour Sexual Violence Services Helpline.
- Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crisis ServicesProvides safe places, emergency shelter, and counseling services to survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault at confidential locations, including pet-friendly shelters (Autumn House, Faith House Crisis Shelter) and an overflow program (DVSTOP). Offers court advocacy, support groups, and operates a 24-hour Sexual Violence Services Helpline and The REACH Center for healing-centered services.
- Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crisis ServicesProvides safe places, emergency shelter, support groups, legal advocacy, and community education for survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault through programs like CAAFA, Autumn House, Faith House Crisis Shelter, and DVSTOP. Operates a 24-hour Sexual Violence Services Helpline and The REACH Center for healing-centered services.
- Domestic and Sexual Violence Support ServicesProvides emergency shelter, confidential safe housing, legal advocacy, court support, and healing-centered services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Operates shelters including Autumn House and Faith House, the overflow DVSTOP program, and The REACH Center, which includes a 24-hour helpline and virtual support groups.
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Preschool and Kindergarten Readiness Programs 5 activities
- Early Childhood Education and ChildcareProvides early childhood education to children ages 0-5 from diverse households in the Phoenix metropolitan area, maintaining Quality First accreditation. Operates immersion-based bilingual classrooms in Spanish and English, and offers affordable childcare for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years at centers like Phoenix Day Janis Merrill Childcare and Education Center and Strong Foundations Childcare and Education Center. Also provides a Head Start program on-site at La Mesita Apartments.
- Early Childhood Education and ChildcareProvides early childhood education and affordable childcare for children ages 0-5 from diverse households in the Phoenix metropolitan area, including immersion-based bilingual classrooms in Spanish and English. Operates the Phoenix Day Janis Merrill Childcare and Education Center, Strong Foundations Childcare and Education Center, and a Head Start program at La Mesita Apartments, maintaining Quality First accreditation.
- Early Childhood Education and ChildcareProvides early childhood education to children ages 0-5 from diverse households in the Phoenix metropolitan area, operating immersion-based bilingual classrooms and affordable childcare. Maintains Quality First accreditation and runs the Phoenix Day Janis Merrill Childcare and Education Center, Strong Foundations Childcare and Education Center, and a Head Start program at La Mesita Apartments.
- Early Childhood Education and ChildcareProvides early childhood education to children ages 0-5 from diverse households in the Phoenix metropolitan area, maintaining Quality First accreditation. Operates immersion-based bilingual classrooms, affordable childcare, and specific centers like Phoenix Day Janis Merrill Childcare and Education Center, Strong Foundations Childcare and Education Center, and a Head Start program at La Mesita Apartments.
- Early Childhood Education and Childcare ProgramsProvides high-quality, affordable early childhood education and childcare for children ages 0–5 through multiple centers, including immersion-based bilingual classrooms in Spanish and English. Programs are Quality First accredited and include Head Start services at select locations.
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Parenting Education and Skill-Building Programs 5 activities
- Family Support and Parenting ProgramsOperates the Family Connections program to help families set and achieve goals for healthier family dynamics. Delivers the Nurturing Parenting Program to strengthen parenting abilities through in-home and community-based services, and provides on-site educational classes in parenting within affordable housing communities.
- Family Support and Parenting ProgramsOperates the Family Connections program to help families set and achieve goals for healthier family dynamics and delivers the Nurturing Parenting Program to strengthen parenting abilities through in-home and community-based services. Also recruits and trains adults to become licensed foster parents or respite providers.
- Family Support and Parenting ProgramsOperates the Family Connections program to help families set and achieve goals for healthier family dynamics. Delivers the Nurturing Parenting Program to strengthen parenting abilities through in-home and community-based services, and recruits and trains adults to become licensed foster parents or respite providers.
- Family Support and Parenting ProgramsOperates the Family Connections program to help families set and achieve goals for healthier family dynamics. Recruits and trains adults to become licensed foster parents or respite providers through the Foster Care program. Delivers the Nurturing Parenting Program to strengthen parenting abilities through in-home and community-based services.
- Foster Care and Family Support ServicesRecruits and trains foster and respite care providers, delivers the Nurturing Parenting Program through in-home and community-based services, and operates the Family Connections program to help families improve dynamics and achieve personal goals.
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Job Readiness Training 4 activities
- Workforce Development and Employment SupportOperates a Workforce Services program with self-service hours available to the public, provides resume building, reference assistance, and job interview support to residents at the East Valley Men's Center, and offers workforce services to support resident employment in affordable housing communities.
- Workforce Development and Employment SupportOperates a Workforce Services program with self-service hours available to the public, providing employment support, resume building, reference assistance, and job interview support to residents at the East Valley Men's Center and other program participants.
- Workforce Development and Employment SupportOperates a Workforce Services program with self-service hours available to the public and offers resume building, reference assistance, and job interview support to residents at the East Valley Men's Center. Provides on-site workforce services to support resident employment in affordable housing communities.
- Workforce Development and Employment SupportOperates a Workforce Services program with self-service hours available to the public. Offers resume building, reference assistance, and job interview support to residents at the East Valley Men's Center. Provides workforce services to support resident employment at affordable housing sites.
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Emergency Shelter Services 3 activities
- Emergency Shelter and Support Services for Homeless MenOperates the East Valley Men's Center, providing emergency shelter with beds and personal storage, along with job readiness services such as resume building, reference assistance, and interview support for single men experiencing homelessness.
- Emergency Shelter and Support for Homeless Individuals and FamiliesProvides emergency shelter, beds, and personal storage space for single men experiencing homelessness at the East Valley Men's Center, and operates 7 apartment-style shelter units for families and individuals experiencing homelessness.
- Emergency Shelter and Support for Homeless Individuals and FamiliesProvides emergency shelter, beds, and personal storage space for single men experiencing homelessness at the East Valley Men's Center, and operates 7 apartment-style shelter units for families and individuals experiencing homelessness.
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Free Tax Preparation Services 2 activities
- Free Tax Preparation ServicesOperates the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program, providing free tax preparation and electronic filing services to low-to-moderate income households through IRS-certified volunteers.
- Free Tax Preparation ServicesOperates the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program, providing free tax preparation and electronic filing services to low-to-moderate income households through IRS-certified volunteers.
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CASA Program Support & Volunteer Engagement 1 activity
- Foster Care Recruitment and TrainingRecruits and trains adults to become licensed foster parents or respite providers through the Foster Care program.
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Uncategorized 8 activities
- Assets to Opportunity (ATO) Matched Savings ProgramOperates a matched savings program for low- to moderate-income individuals, offering an 8:1 match for education-related savings and a 3:1 match for small business development, contingent on completion of financial wellness workshops and minimum savings requirements.
- Financial Literacy and Asset Building ProgramsOffers matched savings through the Assets to Opportunity program with 8:1 match for education and 3:1 match for small business, along with financial literacy workshops. Provides free financial literacy classes and resources including personal finance education, homeownership education, and access to lending circles. Operates the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program, providing free tax preparation and electronic filing services to low-to-moderate income households.
- Financial Literacy and Asset Building ProgramsOffers matched savings through the Assets to Opportunity program with 8:1 match for education and 3:1 match for small business, along with financial literacy workshops. Provides free financial literacy classes, homeownership education, and access to lending circles, requiring participants to complete financial wellness workshops.
- Financial Literacy and Asset Building ProgramsProvides free financial literacy classes and resources, including personal finance and homeownership education, and access to lending circles. Operates the Assets to Opportunity (ATO) matched savings program with 8:1 match for education and 3:1 match for small business, requiring participants to complete financial wellness workshops and save specific amounts over several months.
- Financial Literacy and Matched Savings ProgramsProvides free financial literacy classes and resources, including personal finance education, homeownership education, and access to lending circles. Operates the Assets to Opportunity (ATO) program, a matched savings program for low- to moderate-income individuals to build assets for post-secondary education or small business development, with 8:1 matched savings for education and 3:1 for small business.
- Financial Literacy and Workforce Development ServicesProvides free financial literacy classes, homeownership education, lending circles, and workforce assistance including resume building and job interview support. Offers Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) services through IRS-certified volunteers.
- Youth Services and Academic SupportOperates the La Mesita Youth Services Program, providing academic and personal support for children and affordable childcare for residents of La Mesita apartments.
- Youth Services and Academic SupportOperates the La Mesita Youth Services Program, providing academic and personal support for children and affordable childcare for residents of La Mesita apartments.
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who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL HUGHES | CEO | 36 | $277K |
| WAYNE MCLNTOSH | DIRECTOR OF MEDICAL SERVIC | 40 | $204K |
| EVALYN AKI | NURSE PRACTITIONER | 40 | $166K |
| CATHERINE DYCIEWSKI | CAO | 36 | $153K |
| CONSTANCE ORR | CFO | 36 | $136K |
| KATHLEEN DI NOLFI | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER | 36 | $136K |
| JOSEPH DULIN | CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER | 36 | $130K |
| NICOLE SALTER | CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $9K |
- ANNE BENNETT-PEREZ — BOARD MEMBER
- BETTY LYNCH — BOARD MEMBER
- BRAD SNYDER — BOARD MEMBER
- CAROLYN IACOBELLI — TREASURER
- CHRIS MINER — BOARD MEMBER
- CHRISTINA WORDEN — BOARD MEMBER
- CLARK RICHTER — BOARD MEMBER
- DALE EASTER — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVID DUNLEY — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVID WOOLSTRUM — BOARD MEMBER
- DEANNA VILLANUEVA-SAUCEDO — BOARD MEMBER
- DEB REVER — BOARD MEMBER
- DEBORAH SMITH — BOARD MEMBER
- DIANE WARNER — BOARD MEMBER
- FRANCESCA GODI — BOARD MEMBER
- FRANK BENNETT SR — BOARD MEMBER
- GUY MIOTKE — BOARD MEMBER
who they work with
- Cities of Mesa Partner — Partner in the Desert Leaf Apartments housing program.
- City of Mesa Partner — Collaborates through the Project Based Voucher (PBV) program to provide housing and support services for individuals transitioning from homelessness.
- City of Mesa Partner — Receives utility assistance funds from the City of Mesa to support Mesa residents in need.
- City of Phoenix Partner — Partner in the Desert Leaf Apartments housing program.
- East Valley Partnership Partner — Mike Hutchinson, Executive Vice President of East Valley Partnership, serves as Chair of the mesaCAN tripartite board.
- Family Housing Hub Partner — Assesses families using the Vi-FSPDAT tool to determine eligibility and prioritize housing assistance.
- First Things First Network — Quality First accredited school through First Things First.
- Foster Care Partner — Operates a Foster Care program that recruits and trains foster and respite providers.
- Kathy DiNolfi Government — Chief Program Officer at A New Leaf; staff member overseeing programs.
- La Mesita apartments Partner — Provides affordable childcare and youth services to residents through the La Mesita Youth Services Program
- MARC Community Resources Partner — Partner in the Desert Leaf Apartments housing program.
- Maricopa County Domestic Violence Hotline Government — Collaborates with the hotline for survivor placement into domestic violence services.
- Mercy Maricopa Integrated Care Partner — Partner in the Desert Leaf Apartments housing program.
- Mesa Community Action Network Partner — Hosts the Assets to Opportunity program within its network in Mesa.
- SRP Partner — Receives utility assistance funds from SRP to support Mesa residents in need.
- Single Coordinated Entry System Partner — Refers and assesses single participants using the Vi-SPDAT tool for housing assistance prioritization.
- Southwest Gas Partner — Receives utility assistance funds from Southwest Gas to support Mesa residents in need.
- VBOC Partner — Provides business training, counseling, and resource referrals to veterans and military-connected individuals through a partnership with A New Leaf.