I had a bad experience with this organization. The food was always passed the expiration date and…read moretheir volunteers are con artists. Donations were always withheld from the people who really needed it.

whenever I would give money to someone else who needed it, I would sometimes get told, "why are you…read moregiving them your money?" i always say "Eventually we will all struggle someday". Sadly I think I'm starting to sink in that hole. I am so happy to have reached Erik S the first time I called. I feel like I don't have to worry for food until my next paycheck. I believe in karma and I know good karma will come their way! :) thank you guys! For giving me that little aspiration we sometimes need - Daisy N

The people working at New Leaf were so patient and kind both times I went there for help. The space…read morewas clean and neat and they had a bit of free food items on a table as well. Very good experience. Treating people with respect and kindness makes a big impact on others. So appreciated.

To paraphrase some of the information about East Valley Men's Center. It is part of a non-profit…read morefoundation, called "A New Leaf" here in the Valley. EVMC has a 94-bed shelter that provides comprehensive programs and strategies for each resident. For many men facing challenges because of past substance abuse, criminal involvement, life changing events or simply a long life on the streets, it means a long road back and that journey starts here. EVMC does pre-screened of potential residents before enrollment. They are asked to be candid about the problems that resulted in their homelessness. Once at the facility, EVMC staff ensure that each resident comply with established rules. During their stay, all residents must work full-time and save 85% of their income. Some area churches has given bicycles, reflectors, helmet to help residents travel to these jobs. A New Leaf and EVMC believes that the key to success for the residents in re-entering society is providing life skills training, work assistance, counseling, socialization skills, food, basic needs and shelter. There are also Case Managers who work individually with residents to set personal goals and address their barriers in becoming productive and contributing members of society. If you, or your organization are interested in serving a meal (lunch or dinner) to a group of men who are getting back on their feet, please call (480) 610-6722. They will also accept gifts of clothing and anything that will help the residents get on their feet.

Kitchen duty was the best experience!!! Please forgive me for not remembering the kitchen managers…read morename but he holds it down! My sorority and a group a cadets teamed up at St Vincent De Paul for kitchen duty making bean soup !

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a non-profit that offers a wide variety of services to those in…read moreneed....food, clothing, shelter. I was first exposed to this charity many years ago as a child, when my mother was a volunteer. She taught me about what the organization provided and as a family we participated in their food and clothing drives at church. The organization is well run and their food drives help feed many needy individuals and families throughout the year. I'm very impressed by their efforts and we continue to contribute to this day. Return Factor - 100%

I recommend donating things to this center. They have a great need for gently used or new items…read moreand hygiene products, because many of the women and families that use these resources have had to leave their homes quickly, bringing literally nothing with them. It would be great to hold a collection drive at your workplace or in your neighborhood to collect items to donate! Tip: there is no sign out front, look for the entrance to the donation center on the southeast side of the building. there are three designated parking spots for the donation center. also they do not accept donations when the donation center is closed, so you have to go when they are open. hours vary every day so check their website or call to confirm they are open.

Never go into the shelter programs the other girls here are worse then being with my ex, they…read morecontinue to victimized me and have done nothing but make my life worse. Staff does nothing to help

We live at Generations Co-Housing in Apache Junction. The house is beautiful and very well kept by…read moreresidents and the house managers. Rudy and Yvonne treat everyone like family and go out of their way to provide comfort both spiritually and physically during your time of need. The rules are easy to follow. Basically you need to stay sober, respect your house mates and keep the house clean because it is your home. I really commend Generations Co-Housing being a wonderful place.

It's not affordable. The weekly rate is $225 per person. For a couple, it would cost $1,200 for a…read moreroom. The cost of a fair 1 bedroom apartment in a fair part of the town costs about that much. There is a small fraction of a discount that's deducted from the weekly rent, only if you attend each of the five 3 hour therapy sessions and complete 24 hours of chores outside of the house, such as yardwork, excluding assigned chores for the common areas of the house. You're immediately signed up for private insurance and there is a possibility of losing your Medicaid benefits, as a result of being enrolled. Then, you're enrolled with a new private insurance company every few months, once the benefits are exhausted. And if you manage to keep your Medicaid benefits, they probably use it as a secondary insurance and bill it too. Also, there is no help with transportation and some of the homes are not in proximity to public transportation routes. And there isn't any help with finding employment. You're on your own in finding employment. And within a week and a half, regardless of circumstances, you're highly pressured, like feet to the fire, to have employment and begin paying rent. If you're unable to find employment, then you're given the standard line that Generation's Co-housing is unable to provide the level of service you're required and you have to find someplace else to transition to or arrange for a Veyo to CBI.

For what is this place and what it gives +A safe place to…read morework on your healthy coping skills +A place to give you away out of your "past from conquering your future. :"As what is your willingness to put in the work: that seems to be hard, of what is recovery:that is only done by what is a continuous lifestyle of sobriety. +A peace of mind, PS: Aged reviews just posted/still could be true in ways that it is but what is only ever in the eye of the beholder

("Full, unedited version is also available on Google Reviews.")I used to consider this place a…read morehome. It helped me rediscover my voice, and for that I'm grateful. But over time, things have changed -- not just for me, but for others who've come through here. What once felt like a supportive environment has started to feel like it's more about money than recovery. The tone has shifted. There's less compassion, more control. I've experienced moments where respect felt one-sided, and accountability was selective. For example, rules have become more restrictive, and staff decisions are sometimes explained in ways that don't reflect the reality many of us see or feel. There have even been claims of being "fully self-supporting" despite visible state involvement. When I first arrived, I would've rated this place five stars. Today, I can't honestly say the same. It's become more about filling beds than building people up. And while everyone's experience may be different, I think it's fair to say: this is a place where you do your time, but you may not find the growth or dignity you hoped for. This review isn't written out of bitterness. It's written out of truth -- because I believe others deserve to make informed decisions. If you come here, just be aware: this may be a place to sleep, but it might not feel like home.

The services provided by A New Leaf are amazing and the staff is friendly and passionate!read more

I'm a firm believer in giving back to the community, and you can certainly do this by donating to…read moreUMom. It's a fantastic organization helping women and families. I was able to go to their warehouse location and drop off multiple bags of clothing. I highly recommend donating here versus an organization that resells the clothes.

i mistakenly went to the Day Center instead of the warehouse but I came here to do a diaper…read moredonation and did the diaper drop-off at 2107 E. Magnolia Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034 Easy drop off! Just get out of your car and ring the bell! They let me know they take all newly/barely used clothes and new baby items. Definitely check their website