Letter from Mary

What a year of celebration this has been. 2022 marked a year of firsts. The first clients moved into The Village in May. For many, this marked the first time living outside of their family’s home. For others, it’s the first time they’ve been able to build friendships with neighbors because they now live in a safe neighborhood. The first cohort of students moved into the Transition Academy in August. The Transition Academy is the first of its kind in Oklahoma giving a new path to living and working independently for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The launch of The Village has been more impactful than I could have imagined. The people living within this neighborhood are not only adjusting well – they are THRIVING! Watching them explore and discover new facets of themselves has been beyond rewarding.

Through all these firsts, A New Leaf remained true to our culture and core values. We maintained a 100% rating on our annual Quality Assurance assessment from the State that evaluates our client care for the fourth consecutive year. We also maintained a 100% satisfaction rating on our employee survey. We onboarded 110 new staff and increased the hourly wage by an average of 15%.

We are incredibly proud of A New Leaf’s expansion through The Village and the new opportunities it affords our clients and staff. There are no adequate words to express the depth of gratitude we have for each of you who make the mission of A New Leaf possible. And while we pause momentarily to take in the view from this new summit, we’ve set our eyes on a new summit. With thousands more in our community needing the services A New Leaf offers, we cannot stop until the need is met. I cannot wait to see what we accomplish together in 2023!

Sincerely,

Mary C. Ogle

Chief Executive Officer

2022 Board of Directors

Joshua Cole - Chair - Security Bank

Greg Lusardi - ONEOK

Dave Cleveland - Corporate Performance Group

Brian Vogt - Williams Companies

Kristine Sexter - Workwise Solutions

Sara Momper - Helmerich and Payne

Rita Garrison - Arvest Bank

Angela Byers - Byers Creative

James Langster - OneGas

Scott Sterbens -QuikTrip

Tim Sullivan - GableGotwals

Luke Strawn - First Title

Mark Moore - Retired - UCO

Dr. Leslie Clark - Tulsa Tech - Owasso

Lisa Korner - Magellan Midstream Partners, LP

Phillip Bell - Financial Planning Resources

Servant Team

Tammie Lewis - Chief Programs Officer

Mary Ogle - Chief Executive Officer

Kate Schlichter - Chief Administration Officer

Nicki Soma - Chief Financial Officer

Maranda Figueroa - Chief Development Officer

Workforce Development

Designed to provide people with developmental disabilities and Autism (I/DD) life skills, marketable job training, and employment

Thank You to our 2022 Community Worksite Partners:

A New Leaf Broken Arrow Garden Center

A New Leaf Owasso Garden Center

Broken Arrow History Museum

Broken Arrow Military Museum

Broken Arrow Senior Center

Clarehouse

Community of Christ Church

Feeding Tulsa’s Pets of the Homeless

First Baptist Church Tulsa South Caring Center

Food on the Move - Monroe, TCC and Chamberlain Park

Global Gardens

Green Country Veterinarian Clinic

Meals on Wheels

Mother Road Market

Northeastern State University

Security Bank

Shining Honor at Rose Hill Cemetery

The Bridges Mercantile

The Brokerage Tulsa

The Mission Center in Owasso

Tulsa Technology Center

Behavior Support Program

Provides all staff and clients with tools and coping techniques to prevent behavior challenges before they occur

52 Clients Served

Tulsa, Owasso, Broken Arrow, Muskogee, Coweta, and Bartlesville

380 Hours

**Invested in Staff Training**
ANL is the only workforce agency with in-house behavior supports and behavior support trainings in Oklahoma.

Nearly 60% of our clients have a mental health condition in addition to their disability. Having a combination of diagnoses can cause clients to present behavior challenges for care providers and for the clients themselves in achieving personal goals toward independent employment and living.

The co-existence of a developmental disability and mental health condition can have serious effects on a person’s daily function by interfering with employment and recreational activities, jeopardizing residential placement, and disrupting family and peer relationships.

The Behavior Support Program (BSP) also works with new individuals and families coming off the Oklahoma PDS waitlist. Our BSP staff help them organize what they are wanting for their loved one or themselves and make connections to services.

Autism Works

Empowering students with Autism in a community-based workforce development program

210 Students Served

27

Classrooms

20

Schools

6

Districts

Grades

3-12

The Autism Works (AW) program assists youth in making the transition to adulthood by teaching social skills in a classroom setting and engaging them in the community and work experience at a young age.

Community Enrichment:

In addition to AW weekly lessons that take place in the classroom, AW has community outings. Students volunteer and get to experience events in the Tulsa area and spend time with their peers. These events give students a chance to put into practice the skills they have been learning.

Each week the students work on these Concepts:

Identify Emotions
Recognize Body Language
Behavior Impacts Others
Identifying Triggers
Problem Solving

Blooming Acres

Providing employment opportunities for people with I/DD through a 3-acre vegetable farm that supplies fresh produce to community subscribers and food deserts

What is Blooming Acres?

Taking a groundbreaking approach to solving systemic problems of poor health and unemployment among individuals with I/DD as well as a lack of fresh produce in our community with an innovative and unique farm concept. Blooming Acres also provides produce each season to nonprofits serving in identified food deserts in the Tulsa metro.

What is Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)?

Community members become a part of the CSA by purchasing a share of the growing season which helps the grower cover the initial annual costs of the farm operation. In return, members of the CSA receive the farm’s produce or products through the growing season. Blooming Acres has three growing seasons – spring, summer, and fall.

3,100 Pounds of Produce Grown
1,751 Pounds of Produce Donated

Transition Academy

First of its kind in Oklahoma. This program allow people with (I/DD) to gain the needed training and skills to live and work on their own with support

The First 13 Students Began in August 2022

Transition Academy (TA)

A two-year comprehensive college-style program for people with I/DD who are seeking a healthy, happy, independent life. After graduation students will be prepared to live independently in the community and be employable at a competitive workforce rate.

Work-Based Learning

During their final year, students participate in paid internships with local businesses. These community partnerships are possible thanks to Green Country Workforce.

TA students began the following courses:

Living Standards
Creating a Positive Environment
Dealing with Change
Respecting Diversity
Managing Emotions
Money Matters
Independent Living
Graduates will complete 80 courses over two years

**“I like that we are like a family here at the Academy.”**

**- Audrey**

Residential Program

Serving people with I/DD in independent living and group home settings throughout the community giving them dignity and choices

93 Clients Served

Meeting Clients where they are:

Independent Living
Support for Clients Living with Family
Up To 24 Hour Support

Assist with the Following:

Meal Prep
Medication/Hygiene
Transportation/Grocery Shopping
Housekeeping
Remote Support

Through the Residential Program, individuals are provided with the opportunity to maintain their dignity, even when they require additional support to accomplish tasks. By offering this level of support, the program promotes a sense of empowerment and encourages individuals to strive for their goals, without sacrificing their sense of self and dignity.

Residential Success Story:

Ritchie has been a residential client of A New Leaf for over 20 years and works in our greenhouse. He is easily disturbed by sounds around him so most of the time you will find him wearing headphones. In the past Ritchie communicated mostly by pointing and gesturing and rarely spoke. Ritchie lived in our men’s group home located in west Tulsa for many years. Ritchie and his roommates were not very involved with their neighbors or the community in which they lived.

This summer Ritchie and his roommates moved into their new home located in our Owasso expansion, The Village. This amazing community offers a variety of social activities and ways to connect with neighbors. Since living at The Village Ritchie has really come out of his shell. He has chosen to attend every single social event including pumpkin painting, the Halloween party and a Friendsgiving meal. He shows up to every event, he even recently attended an advocacy meeting for Owasso People First!

Ritchie’s residential staff is reporting that he now occasionally comes out of his room without his headphones and is communicating verbally more often, even using full sentences! These may seem like small changes, but these are just the things we look for to know that we are helping our clients live their fullest lives. The social and community integration Ritchie is now experiencing is giving him something that he didn’t have before and allowing him to grow, bloom and thrive!

The Village at A New Leaf

A Path to Independence

Provides safe and affordable housing and staffing support for people with I/DD

The Village provides several levels of housing, each providing appropriate support tailored to the client. From fully independent one-bedroom apartments to family homes with direct care staff. ANL meets clients where they are, empowering them to be as independent as possible.

This type of safe and affordable housing is crucial to each client’s independence and success.

Phase I completed in 2022:

Housing for 62 Clients: 1 Community Home, 5 Four Bedroom Homes, 1 6-unit Apartment Building and 2 Four-unit Studio Apartment Buildings
Transition Academy
Dining Hall
Administration Building
Garden Center

Opened in 2022, The Village is a $20M expansion to A New Leaf’s services

These awards are a testament to our commitment to creating a great workplace, serving the community, and building sustainable and affordable housing. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this success.

A New Leaf is proud to announce:

Certified a Great Place To Work
2022 Charles L. Edson Tax Credit Excellence Award
2022 ABC Excellence in Construction Award
2022 Owasso Community Impact Award

Carey Cadieux Family Fund, Genave K. Rogers Charitable Trust, Kathy S. Craft Foundation, Michael & Vicky Kindschi, Morningcrest Healthcare Foundation

AEP Foundation, Bank of Oklahoma, Bill & Donna Ramsey, Bob & Jill Thomas, Coretz Family Foundation, Fulton & Susie Collins Foundation, Gary & Donna Dundee, James & Michelle Kubala, John & Alene Davis, Luke & Paige Strawn, One Gas, Sanford & Irene Burnstein Foundation, Sarah & John Graves Family Trust, The Helmerich Trust, Tulsa County ARPA, Xan Williams

Anne & Henry Zarrow Foundation, Chuck & Debra Kelley, Earl & Pat Schott, Flint Family Foundation, Grace & Franklin Bernsen Foundation, Kirschner Trusts, Mike & Leslie Moore, ONEOK Foundation, QuikTrip, Ruth Nelson Family Foundation, Swank Family Foundation

Arvest Foundation, Bill & Judy Vogle, Carl C. & Marie Jo Anderson Charitable Foundation, Carole Jemmison, Charles & Laurie Campbell, Clay & Leanne Gaspar, Dan Burnstein & Martin Martinez, David & Cassie Temple Foundation, Disciples Christian Church, Donna Swank, E.L. & Thelma Gaylord Foundation, Edward & Helen Bartlett Foundation, Frank Family Foundation Fund, Garver, Goatcher Foundation, H.A. & Mary K. Chapman Charitable Trust, Hardesty Family Foundation, Helmerich & Payne, Magellan Midstream Partners, McGill Foundation, Mervin Bovaird Foundation, Pathway Services, Pattye & Mark Moore, Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation, Sam Viersen Family Foundation, Sharna & Irvin Frank Foundation, Stuart Family Foundation, The Anait Foundation, The William K. Warren Foundation, Verona Swank, Williams Companies

AAON, Arvest Bank, AVB Bank, Bernadette & Thomas Adelson, Brian & Dustin Shore, Brian & Sarah Vogt, Bryan & Mary Boy, Canada Company, CanServ, Caron & Shawn Lawhorn, Case & Elfreda Zandbergen Private Foundation, Charles & Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies, Chart Industries, Clifford Power Systems, CommunityCare, Daryl & Deanna Woodard, David & Jaycee Kerns, Deanna Thompson, Derek & Jennifer Smith, Donna Nigh Foundation,Edna & Ken Hird, Employees Federal Credit Union, Eric & Lacey Miller, Financial Planning Resources, FirstTitle, GableGotwals, Gelvin Foundaiton,

Good Neighbor Fund of Spirit Aerosystems, Greg Lusardi, Harriet Bohanan, Hilti, HUB International Mid-America, Industrial Oils, Janet & Frederick Nelson, Jess L. & Miriam B. Stevens Foundation, Jim & Sharla Langster, John & Kristie Gibson, John & Mary Wofford, Joshua & Olivia Cole, Julie & Dustie Weatherly, Kaleidoscope Foundation, Kathleen Patton Westby Foundation, Kayla & Gary Sharp, Kristine & Scott Sexter, LD Kerns Contractors, Lighthouse Electric, Lisa Korner, Logic Heat & Air, LUXA Enterprises, Marge & John Gaberino, Matrix Service Company, Meredith Howard, Netlink Solutions, Omni Air International, Osage Casino, Pamela Nicols, Phil Richards, Prosperity Bank, Randy & Dana Gouyd, Red Crown Credit Union, Rob & Cindy Moore, Sandra Shay, Scott & Savannah Sterbens, Security Bank, Special People in Need, Stonebridge Group, Sunstate Equipment Foundation, TD & Ida Eureste, The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation, Tim & Kelly Heuback, Titan Title, Tom & Kathe Clements, Tulsa Foundation

Andre & Anna Siegenthaler, Angela Byers, Arlene Seeman, Baker Hughes, Barbara Denny, Bernard & Marcy Robinowitz Family Fund, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Byers Creative, Cheryl & Jeffrey Baker, Church of the Madalene, Clyde & Anita Becker Foundation, Darren & Kristen Drew, Dave & Lisa Keylor, David & Shirley Cleveland, DHC Enterprises, Ed Sittler, Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority, George Margalski, Gordona Duca Heiliger, Great Southern Bank, Home Builders Association Of Greater Tulsa, James McIntosh, Janis Lewis, Jeff Galvin, Jeff Roderick, Jenny & Ken Sallee, Judy & Doug Coman, Karl & Jennifer Neumaier, Kenley & Brooke McQueen, Kevin & Melanie Burdick, Lars & Ryean Gwartney, Leslie & Daniel Clark, M&M Lumber, Mary Lew, Mike & Rae Ann Thornbrough, Mitzi Thomas, Momentum Learning Center, Nicki Soma, Quality First Pharmacy, Ressa Foundation, RJN Foundation, Robert & Ester Endres Charitable Foundation, Roy & Rebecca Wood, Russell & Mary Peterson, Sandra Wood, Sara Momper, Scott & Laura Shepherd, Scott Shelton, Selser Schaefer Architects, Shannon Kelly, Sharon & Scott McDaniel, Sharon Tate, Spectrum Behavioral Health Group Tulsa, Steve Shirk, The RJN Foundation, Thomas Witte & Carol Beatty, Tripp Schott, Tulsa Herb Society, Tulsa Wealth Advisors, VC & Jerry Garrett, Wallace Engineering, Walter & Rhona Allen Charitable Gift Fund, Walter P Moore

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