2009 In the News Archives

• 05/09/09
  Donors Have Big Community Impact

  A special thanks goes out to Valley of the Sun United Way donors, Valley businesses and organizations who helped raise $49 million in community support during the 2008 campaign.

• 05/09/09
  Company Spotlight: SRP

  Valley of the Sun United Way thanks the employees of SRP for their commitment to our community and the United Way Campaign.

• 04/06/09
  Valley of the Sun United Way Speaks Up for Arizona’s Future

  Last month, Valley of the Sun United Way reached out to donors and volunteers for their support in encouraging our state legislature to accept federal stimulus funds to backfill child care subsidies impacted by statewide budget cuts. Your overwhelming response helped to secure $18.2 million to keep parents employed and contribute to the State’s economic good.

• 04/01/09
  Valley of the Sun United Way Named Business Ethics Awards Finalist

  The Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Arizona has recognized Valley of the Sun United Way as a Business Ethics Awards Finalist. The award highlights organizations whose business practices and related activities exemplify the BBB’s mission and principles - ensuring that our marketplace remains fair and honorable.

• 04/01/09
  Online Help Available at vsuw.org

  Valley of the Sun United Way has launched a new help Web site within vsuw.org. Formally housed under AZ -2-1-1, state budget cuts forced the site to close last February.

• 04/01/09
  Learn More about Planned Giving

  We know there are many choices you have when considering a planned gift. To help you navigate the options, Valley of the Sun United Way has created an informational Web site providing you with an overview of the options you have to leave a legacy.

• 04/01/09
  Walgreens Offers Free Healthcare Services to Jobless, Uninsured

  Walgreens is partnering with Take Care Health Systems to roll out the Take Care Recovery Plan an offer of free health care services at Take Care Clinics throughout the remainder of 2009 to all current and future Take Care Clinic patients, and their families, who suffered a job loss on or after March 31, 2009 and have no health insurance benefits. More details are available by clicking HERE.