La Mesita Fact Sheet w1-13 - A New Leaf

La Mesita Family Homeless Shelter Fact SheetWHAT:La Mesita is a 16-unit family shelter that provides services to help homeless families with minor agedchildren become self-reliant. Services include:• Temporary Emergency Housing – housing needs are assessed on a month to month basis for 120 days.• Case Management – each family develops a plan to become self-sustaining and works toward goals.• Access point for Maricopa County Workforce Connections – provide help to find a job.• Provision of basic living needs – food, clothing, hygiene and household items.La Mesita is the only emergency shelter in the East Valley providing a broad array of services tohomeless families.WHO:Homeless families are referred by city CAP (Community Action Programs) and complete a screeningprocess before placement. Residents agree to seek employment and work toward self-sufficiency duringtheir stay for up to 120 days.WHERE: 651 E. Commonwealth Ave. Temporary location in Chandler (Chandler Blvd & south on Hamilton)Chandler, AZ 85225 (480) 834-8723WHEN: Established in 1991 and joined A New Leaf in July 1998.WHY:HOW:On a given day, there are over 26,000 homeless individuals in the state of Arizona and only 6,850 shelterbeds. La Mesita provides services to about 400 residents each year.La Mesita receives funding from State, Federal and local East Valley City Governments, Mesa and Valleyof the Sun United Way and a variety of charitable organizations. La Mesita also receives support throughfundraising, donations, volunteer services and by bingo operations at A New Leaf’s Riverboat Acres.CONTACTS: (480) 834-8723For more information regarding how you can help this program through volunteeringor donating, or to take a tour, contact the Development Office (480) 464-4648.A New Leaf: Helping Families…Changing Lives through Homeless and Domestic Violence Shelters, Youth and Community Programs.Employment Opportunities: Human Resources (480) 464-7466, apply online.Call (480) 969-4024 for reasonable accommodation on information, services and employment.Hearing impaired call TDD (800) 367-8939.www.TurnaNewLeaf.org1/13

Frequently Asked Questions1. Who is eligible to stay at La Mesita Family Homeless Shelter?La Mesita accepts homeless families with children.2. How long can families stay at La Mesita?Families can stay at La Mesita for up to 120 days.3. How many people per year are served?In 2012 La Mesita served 472 individauls; 190 of those individuals were adults the remaining 282 were children.La Mesita can house 16 families in their very own unit at one time.4. How are families referred to La Mesita?Families are referred to La Mesita through friends, relatives, community agencies and city placement agencies.5. How can I help?You can help La Mesita by giving a donation online, participating in an annual drive or volunteering. To find outmore about ways to help visit, www.TurnaNewLeaf.org.The cost per night for Emergency Services is $28 per person.Programs are funded in part by city, state and federal government entities including but not limited to AZ Dept. of Economic Security, Ofc. of Comm.Partnerships & Innovative Practices Homeless Program. Points of view are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position orpolicies of the Dept. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the policy of A New Leaf to make reasonable accommodations for persons withdisabilities to allow them to take part or have access to its programs, services or activities. Individuals with disabilities, who need accommodation,including auxiliary aids for effective communication such as sign language interpreters or enlarged print materials, are invited to make their needs andpreferences known to A New Leaf. Reasonable accommodation on information, services and employment 480-464-7466. EOE. TDD 1-800-367-8939.1/13