Annual Reports
New Leaf Foundation was a Toronto-based charitable organization that operated from 2007 until 2025, offering mindfulness-based programs, education, and resources to address the causes and impacts of chronic stress on youth and the adults that care for them.
Learn about the impact we made.
From Our Community
“I feel I understand more why children behave the way they do. Now I have more strategies to better help them cope and excel in school and life.”
Educator
Training Participant
“My biggest takeaway is that there are so many creative ways to engage in mindfulness. I sometimes forget about movement!”
Professional Services Staff
Workshop Participant
“I learned my mental health isn't as simple as I thought it was. But at the same time, there are many solutions I can explore to help myself overcome my hurdles.”
Youth
Workshop Participant
“It helped with stress a lot. It took a lot of weight off my shoulders mentally.”
Youth
Mindfulness Toolkit User
"Before I had anger issues—arguing and getting into trouble. Since doing the program, it’s allowed me to release my anger in a more positive way. I might have the same amount of stress, but I handle it differently now."
Youth
Program Participant
“Tuesday's (program day) are good sleep nights.”
Youth
Custody Program Participant