New Leaf

Founded in 1969, New Leaf is a non-profit organisation based in Oak Harbor, United States working on employment & skills, disability.

New Leaf, Inc. is a not-for-profit organisation based in Oak Harbor, Washington, operating under the AbilityOne program. It was founded in 1969 by parents of adults with developmental disabilities and employs adults with disabilities, many of whom work on federal contracts. Its main services are grounds maintenance, janitorial and custodial work, commissary shelf stocking, and galley food service, mainly for Naval Air Station Whidbey Island and the Whidbey Island Commissary. The organisation also provides vocational and independent living support to its employees, including job retention and transition help. Under the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act, at least 75% of direct labour hours on its federal contracts are performed by people with significant disabilities. New Leaf also takes part in local community events and runs the Adopt a Street litter programme. Its stated mission is to promote independence and quality of life through employment.