A New Leaf Awarded $100,000 from Mercy C.A.R.E.S.; Grant to Support Emergency Shelter Stabilization
(MESA, Ariz. – April 15, 2025) – Mercy C.A.R.E.S. has awarded A New Leaf a Mercy C.A.R.E.S. Community Reinvestment Grant in the amount of $100,000. The grant will increase A New Leaf’s capacity to ensure that local individuals and families experiencing homelessness receive the comprehensive support they need to achieve independence and stability.
“A New Leaf’s eight emergency shelter programs supported through this grant go far beyond a bed and a meal, providing wrap-around support services to help individuals and families move toward long-term stability,” said Michael Hughes, chief executive officers of A New Leaf. “This grant will help us provide critical shelter, basic needs, and comprehensive support services to our neighbors facing barriers to safe, permanent housing. We are honored to partner with Mercy C.A.R.E.S to address the urgent need for shelter services when we are facing uncertain support from government resources.”
According to Hughes, the support services being funded through the grant include case management, employment support, housing navigation, legal aid, financial wellness, transportation, life skills, children’s services, health services, and referrals to other needed community resources.
Mercy C.A.R.E.S., which stands for Community Action Resources Education and Service, is Mercy Care’s community giving initiative. Through grant funding, sponsorships, volunteer efforts and board participation, Mercy C.A.R.E.S. supports AHCCCS’ Whole Person Care Initiative, which addresses social risk factors to improve health outcomes.
“Through Mercy C.A.R.E.S., we partner with organizations across the state whose health focus areas align with ours and one of those is addressing housing security,”” said Trisha Stuart, community relations director at Mercy Care. “A New Leaf’s emergency shelters are a critical resource for those experiencing the housing crisis in our community. These shelters provide vulnerable families and individuals with safety, basic needs, and comprehensive services that are needed. “
About A New Leaf
A New Leaf is committed to “Helping Families, Changing Lives” by providing life-changing services to those facing domestic violence, homelessness, and other heartbreaking challenges. With nearly 40 programs at locations across the Valley, A New Leaf works to address some of the most pressing challenges in our local community. With 53 years of service in the Valley, A New Leaf anticipates improving more than 23,000 lives this year through comprehensive programming. To learn more about A New Leaf and its services visit turnanewleaf.org or to donate visit www.turnanewleaf.org/donate.
About Mercy Care
Mercy Care is a not-for-profit Medicaid managed care health plan, serving AHCCCS members in Arizona since 1985. Mercy Care is a local company sponsored by Dignity Health and Ascension Health. Mercy Care provides access to physical and behavioral health care services for Medicaid-eligible families, children, seniors, and individuals with developmental/cognitive disabilities. Learn more at www.MercyCareAZ.org.
