Specialized Smoke Alarms Save Lives, Apply Today.

Valley of the Sun United Way and the Phoenix Fire Department, with partial funding from the Arizona Community Foundation, are providing specialized smoke alarms to help protect individuals who are Deaf and hard of hearing from house fires. These unique alarms break down barriers for individuals who cannot hear the warning signals of a traditional audible smoke alarm.

Alarms are available to those who qualify. If you or someone you know qualifies for a specialized smoke alarm, download an online application below. Learn more.

Smoke Alarm Applications - English | Spanish

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When we LIVE UNITED, we have the power to improve lives throughout Maricopa County. With your support in 2008, Valley of the Sun United Way programs:

Served over 50,000 children birth to 5 years of age and distributed 22,000 School Readiness Kits to parents and care givers
Served over 97,000 youth, providing over 42,000 hours of academic assistance and 196,000 hours of mentoring
Helped over 2,300 individuals to obtain employment and another 3,000 individuals increase their incomes through the support of our Helping the Working Poor Fund
Protected an estimated 3,000 individuals in high-risk neighborhoods through the installation of smoke alarms and pool fences
Helped serve 98,000 meals in community kitchens and delivered 142,000 meals to the home-bound
Provided over 745,000 days of shelter to nearly 15,000 men, women and children