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“Everyone deserves to live in a society where they feel safe, respected and protected. We can, and must, do better to guarantee the human rights, freedom and the ability to succeed of every person.”
Carla Vargas Jasa
President & CEO
Valley of the Sun United Way
Creating Mighty Change
We cannot beat today’s issues with yesterday’s thinking. Change demands bold new solutions. That’s why we’re redeploying our energy and realigning our resources and partnerships to drive Mighty Change in our community. Together, we tackle the systemic, interrelated issues holding us back creating greater opportunity and access across the Valley. We track and report our progress each year, and we actively engage our community to ensure we remain focused on the programs and solutions that will help us achieve our goals.
Here’s where we’re concentrating our efforts:
Education
Housing & Homelessness
Health
Workforce Development
Thank you, Corporate Partners!
We couldn’t do it without you! Our corporate partners help build a stronger community by launching workplace campaigns, advocating for change, and volunteering their time and talent. By supporting Mighty Change, these companies send a powerful message to employees and customers: they care about the place they call home and are committed to making a difference. Taking the lead is our Million Dollar Corporate Circle, the partners that impact our community with a commitment of more than $1 million annually:
APS, Edward Jones, Freeport-McMoRan and QuikTrip.
Ways to Give
By supporting Valley of the Sun United Way, you’re helping thousands of residents get the tools they need to succeed.
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There are many different ways you can improve the lives of people around you.
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Sometimes the most powerful way to get involved is to speak up.
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One of the best ways to create Mighty Change alongside Valley of the Sun United Way is to join an affinity group.
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Valley of the Sun United Way’s partnership with Camp Catanese guides a young man to achieve his dreams of attending college and breaking generational barriers.
Valley of the Sun United Way’s partnership with Be A Leader guides a young woman to college, a dream she never thought would be a possibility.
Valley of the Sun United Way’s partnership with Jobs for Arizona’s Graduates (JAG) allows a young woman to realize her potential and make strides in her academic career.
Valley of the Sun United Way is one of 14 local United Ways nationwide participating in United We Prepare, with support from Verizon.
Karen, a single mother escaping 12 years of domestic abuse, had nowhere safe to go with her children. With the help of Valley of the Sun United Way and UMOM New Day Centers, she was able to rewrite her future.
Connection and compassion matter now more than ever and partnerships with companies like Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, American Express and PetSmart reveal a deep, undeniable truth: when businesses and nonprofits unite, they become a powerful influence for social change.
Valley of the Sun United Way announced today that seven nonprofit organizations received a total of $120,000 in grant funding to advance Fair Chance programs and initiatives for justice-impacted individuals.
Valley of the Sun United Way hosted the 2025 We Are United Breakfast, celebrating Literacy Hubs and bringing together over 500 corporate partners, nonprofit organizations and community leaders.
Literacy Hubs are community-based spaces designed to close the literacy gap by providing students and families with critical reading support, tutoring, and engagement opportunities for children from birth to third grade.
Amanda was a single mother struggling to raise her three young children after the death of their father. As a dental assistant earning $45,000 annually, she knew she needed to upskill to earn a livable wage for her single-income family of four. With the help of Arizona Career Pathways, she enrolled in Phoenix College’s Dental Hygiene program.
The Literacy Hub at Lattie Coor School is one way United Way and its partners are meeting the community where they are to address inequities and needs.
Valley of the Sun United Way is pleased to announce the opening of its 2025-2026 request for proposals for eligible nonprofits, schools and other community organizations operating throughout Maricopa County.
