Saying Goodbye

It is with mixed emotions that I announce my departure from Anew Day. I have genuine sadness in saying good-bye to a ministry I love and to the group of fantastic people with whom I’ve served. I am deeply grateful for my time at Anew Day. What a blessing I’ve enjoyed having a front row seat to witness the awesome work of God to uphold and grow the ministry of Anew Day these past four years. It has been a faith building experience for sure. Being offered the Executive Director job at Anew Day in 2020 was an unexpected turn in my life. I had no idea the amazing journey I was beginning when I first walked through the door at 117 New Mohawk Rd. The start was a bit rough since the office was almost entirely closed down due to COVID-19. Our services had been transitioned to telehealth and only a couple counselors were seeing clients in person… but in the years that followed the progress I’ve seen has been nothing short of amazing. In those four years we re-branded Anew Day, re-designed our promotional materials, re-designed our website, re-designed our Counseling Skills Workshop, and launched new hybrid workshops. We re-wrote our Mission, Vision and Core Value statements, our Bylaws and our Policies and Procedures. We also started our free First Responder support services, which have become an important part of our ministry in the community. Additionally, we secured an advantageous office lease that doubled our square footage, we designed, built, and decorated a new, state of the art, office - fit for our specific needs - and we moved our entire operation to the new location. We said good-bye to dearly loved co-workers and hello to new co-workers – all of whom are remarkable people.

I’m deeply grateful for the opportunity Anew Day gave me to grow personally, professionally and spiritually through it all. It’s been an honor to be part of an organization that loves others well and effectively helps so many people walk through life’s challenges in a healthier way. I have found deep joy and satisfaction in upholding Anew Day’s mission to spread healing, peace and hope in this community, where I was born and where I raised my children. Then there is the team… what an incredible blessing and honor it has been to be part of a team of remarkable people who love sacrificially, encourage faithfully and challenge each other to grow more Christlike every day. I also want to say thank you to an incredible Board of Directors, for their unity, their faith, and their support of me. You have had a great impact on my life.

I would not have stepped away from such a wonderful organization if I had not felt a strong calling from God in a new direction. Though I am sad to say good-bye, I am excited about my new role as Director of Women’s Ministries at Calvary Bible Church. A great deal of my past experience has been leading Christian ministries to women and this work is in the center of my passion. I love people and long to help them grow in their knowledge of God and love for Jesus Christ. I am deeply honored to have been called by God to serve in my local church. As I make this transition, it is comforting to know that my life continues to be connected to Anew Day through my husband who remains on the Board of Directors. I will still, therefore, have opportunities to serve the ministry and its critical mission in our community.

Lastly, I want to say how excited I am that Gregory Ingram has accepted the role of Executive Director at Anew Day. I recommended him to the Board because I believe the Lord brought him to us with a particular passion and skill set that is just what Anew Day needs for such a time as this.

Grace and Peace to you,

Tricia Johnson

"For from Him and through Him and for Him are all things. To God be the glory forever! Amen." ~ Romans 11:36

Year in Review

In 2023 Anew Day worked hard to meet the mental wellness needs of our community and honor our donors who make it possible for us to pursue our mission. We do our best to track statistics so we can view the success and importance of our ministry and so our supporters can see the difference we are making together.

 In 2023…

• Anew Day services were utilized by 392 individuals in our community.

• Anew Day counselors provided 3,013 session hours to our clients.

• Lay Counselors provided 1,115 sessions.

• Professional Counselors provided 1,715 sessions.

• 29 weekly volunteers served at Anew Day.

• Together these volunteers logged 4,295 hours of service.

• Anew Day served 25 first responders through our First Responder Support program.

• 278 therapy sessions were paid for by the First Responder Support Fund.

In addition to all we were able to do for our clients, 2023 was a year of big changes for Anew Day.

• We moved our office to a new location built for our particular needs and for growth.

• We hired a new Clinical Director and a new Lay Counseling Supervisor.

• Three of our Professional Therapists finished the hours needed for licensure.

• One of our Professionals passed her test and became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

• We were able to re-start our weekly men’s support group.

• We hosted our most profitable fundraiser to date.

• We started hosting on-line/in-person hybrid Counseling Skills Workshops.

• We added three Lay Counselors and one Professional Therapist to our staff.

We greatly appreciate that you see the importance of our valuable work in Nevada County. Thank you for entrusting us with your donation(s). We are committed to pursuing our mission with love, excellence and integrity.

God bless you,

Tricia Johnson

Anew Day Executive Director

Isn’t it hard to believe that 2023 is nearing it’s end?

Isn’t it hard to believe that 2023 is nearing it’s end? As the saying goes, the days may be long, but the years are short. Much has happened at Anew Day in the past 12 months that was not even in the planning stages one year ago.

• We found a new location and secured a new lease doubling our square footage.

• We designed tenant improvements to meet our specific needs for flow, sound control and safety.

• We built out our new space according to our plans.

Meanwhile…

• We had both our Clinical Director and our Lay Counseling Supervisor step away to follow a new calling.

• We filled the open leadership positions in-house, with two of our beloved staff.

• We hosted a very successful Second Annual BBQ Fundraiser.

• We hosted our first hybrid Counseling Skills Workshop utilizing our professionally recorded videos.

Then…

• We designed and decorated our new counseling office spaces.

• We utilized 30+ volunteers to help us move our office.

• One of our Associates earned her clinical license.

• We hosted our own staff Christmas Party.

• We are finally able to resume our Men’s Support Group.

To accomplish all this, we have been running at a crazy pace and with the timing of our move we were unable to get our usual newsletter finished before the end of the year. It will be delayed a month or two so you should be receiving it early next year. There is so much I want to share with you, so be looking for it.

Christmas is a time of giving and I know many of you are considering the organizations you will support with your year-end donations. I would like to humbly ask that you consider donating to Anew Day this December. We are in a time of expansion driven by the growth in need for our services. People in our community are struggling with mental challenges and we want to be available to help as best we can. We cannot do this very well if we do not grow with the need, so that is exactly what we are doing. The need has grown, now our office space has grown, so we need our resources and number of volunteers to grow as well. Would you consider making a one-time donation to support our affordable counseling services, or would you consider committing to a monthly donation to help provide a dependable income for our ministry? Any amount you’re able to give will be a tremendous blessing.

CLICK HERE TO DONATE TO ANEW DAY

I wish you all the best this Christmas and in the coming year,

Tricia Johnson

Anew Day Executive Director

---

Here are some before and after photos of our new location!

---

We’ve created a warm space where our clients feel valued and cared for.