A New Leaf Hosts Community at ‘With One Voice’ Breakfast
On October 23, 2024, A New Leaf hosted the ‘With One Voice’ Breakfast at The Farm at South Mountain, bringing together over 350 community members and raising $175,000 to support critical domestic violence programs and resources. The event featured a keynote address by Leslie Morgan Steiner, a New York Times bestselling author and advocate for domestic violence survivors. Leslie’s moving speech left the audience inspired and committed to action, as she shared profound insights into the complexities of overcoming abuse and emphasized the importance of community support.
Lead Sponsors: APS/Palo Verde Generating Station, MidFirst Bank & RAZA Development Fund
Dollars Raised: $175,000
Emcee: Deanna Villanueva-Saucedo
Keynote Speaker: Leslie Morgan Steiner
Notable Moments: A hands-on activity further united attendees, who assembled 280 Mindfulness Kits for survivors entering A New Leaf’s shelters. Each thoughtfully curated kit — complete with breathing bracelets, journals and anxiety fidget tools — symbolizes a shared commitment to offering comfort and tangible healing resources for those embarking on their recovery journey.
Photo courtesy of A New Leaf