Contacts:
Mary Lou Valenzuela, United Way, 602-631-4840 office / 602-312-7769 mobile or mvalenzuela@vsuw.org
Julie Moore, Northwest Valley Firefighters Association, 623-229-7408 or jmoore522@aol.com 

WHAT: On Saturday, May 16 volunteers and local firefighters from the Northwest Valley Firefighters Association will travel door-to-door throughout an area within the oldest neighborhood development in Surprise seeking qualified applicants to receive a donated pool fence. The walk is part of the Adopt-a-Pool-Fence program operated by The United Phoenix Fire Fighters Association and Valley of the Sun United Way. This marks the first Adopt-a-Pool-Fence Walk in the City of Surprise. As many as 30 families may receive a free pool fence.

HOW: To qualify for the program, families who do not have a pool fence must demonstrate financial need and meet the following criteria: a child six years of age or younger must be living in the home; the home must be owner-occupied; may qualify for a free pool fence through the program. Special circumstances will be considered. Interested people may also visit www.saverkids.org or call 602-631-4843 for program details.  

The Adopt-a-Pool-Fence Program was created by the United Phoenix Fire Fighters Association in 2003 to prevent child drownings in Maricopa County.   The Adopt-a-Pool Fence program aims to provide families in need with a protective barrier to keep their children safe.  As part of Valley of the Sun United Way’s commitment to improve the health and safety of neighborhoods, it has partnered to expand the program across the Valley. Since the inception of the program, more than 400 pool fences have been donated to families in need throughout Maricopa County.

WHEN:  Saturday, May 16, 2009

• 8:30 a.m. Adopt-a-Pool-Fence Walk Volunteer Orientation 
• 9:00 a.m.  Adopt-a-Pool-Fence Walk

WHERE: Northwest Regional Library – Surprise 
             16089 N. Bullard Avenue
             Surprise, AZ 85374
 
WHO: Northwest Valley Firefighters Association 
         Valley of the Sun United Way
 
 
About the United Phoenix Fire Fighters Association
It is the mission of the United Phoenix Fire Fighters Association, to protect and improve the quality of life in our communities through Community Partnerships, Community Service Programs and Fire and Life Safety Education.  Saving Lives Through Prevention.

About Valley of the Sun United Way
Valley of the Sun United Way is working to advance the common good by focusing on education, income and health. Our goal is to create long-lasting and measurable changes that improve the quality of life for struggling individuals, families and children throughout Maricopa Country. For more information, visit www.vsuw.org.

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