Every October, communities across the nation unite to recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month – a time to shed light on a crisis that affects countless families and to honor the resilience of survivors.

For A New Leaf, an East Valley nonprofit dedicated to helping those impacted by domestic violence, October carries a renewed sense of urgency.

As federal funding cuts ripple through Arizona, organizations like A New Leaf are feeling the strain.

Despite reduced resources, its mission remains steadfast: helping families change their lives and giving survivors the chance to rebuild.

“We’ve been dedicated to helping survivors of domestic violence across the spectrum for decades,” said Tanner Swanson, spokesman for A New Leaf. “Our mainstay is providing direct shelter for survivors, fa

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