Faith in Humanity: Valley group helping families change lives for better

A Phoenix-area group is looking to help families turn over a new leaf and change their lives for the better.

The charity, by no coincidence, is called A New Leaf. It looks to pair families who need a helping hand with tools and services that will help them gain financial independence for a lifetime.

The group operates at more than 20 locations across the Valley and offers numerous services — domestic violence shelters, homeless shelters, affordable housing, youth and foster care services and job training, to name a few.

Bruce St. James and Pamela Hughes will host A New Leaf’s Camaraderie Gala on Saturday night to benefit domestic violence and homeless shelters.

A New Leaf accepts donations online.