La Mesita Fact Sheet w1-13 - A New Leaf

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