2009 News Archive

• December 15, 2009
  Company Spotlight - AGIA, Harland Clarke, PCL Construction

  Learn more about the some of the innovative campaings during this year's Valley of the Sun United Way Campaign.

• November 18, 2009
  Blue Cross Blue Shield, Qwest Early Success Stories in 2009 Campaign

  In a year of unprecedented challenges and increased demands, early returns from Valley of the Sun United Way’s 2009 Campaign point to success amongst some key community leaders. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and Qwest Communications have both exceeded expectations for their 2009 Campaigns.

• November 12, 2009
  Community Urged to Support Homelessness Awareness

  Valley of the Sun United Way encouraged Valley residents to advocate for individuals experiencing homelessness by participating in Maricopa County’s Homelessness Awareness Week, Oct. 25-31.

• October 21, 2009
  Company Spotlight: Arizona State Employees Charitable Campaign

  The Arizona State Employees Charitable Campaign has again crafted a campaign theme that conveys the true meaning of giving.

• October 14, 2009
  D-backs, Kendrick Support 2009 Campaign with $212,500 Gift

  The Arizona Diamondbacks announced today they will give $212,500 to Valley of the Sun United Way, in support of 24 Valley-based children’s non-profit organizations.

• October 13, 2009
  Company Spotlight: Scottsdale Insurance Company

  Valley of the Sun United Way thanks Scottsdale Insurance Company for its commitment to the community.

• October 08, 2009
  Aspire Program a Success for At-Risk Teens

  The Aspire Youth Collaborative reports 90 percent of participants successfully completed the Summer Youth Employment Program.

• October 08, 2009
  Smoke Alarm Walks Improve Health, Safety of Valley Neighborhoods

  Keep Valley residents safe from home fires by joining Valley of the Sun United Way for the next Smoke Alarm Awareness Walk on Saturday, October 17.

• October 08, 2009
  Faces of Homelessness Speakers Bureau Provides Insights, Hope

  Two Valley locations will play host to the Faces of Homelessness Speakers Bureau on Wednesday, October 28, 2009.

   

• October 08, 2009
  Homelessness Awareness Walk Provides Unified Voice

  The Homelessness Awareness Walk will be held Friday, October 30, 2009.

• October 08, 2009
  Project Homeless Connect: The Solution to End Homelessness Begins With You

  FACT: About 8,000 homeless men, women and children are on Maricopa County streets and in our shelters every day.

• October 07, 2009
  Stan's Road to Independence

  Community programs helped Stan find a job and an apartment of his own.

• September 30, 2009
  Shirts Off Our D-backs a Hit

  Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s Shirts Off Our D-backs fundraising event.

• September 24, 2009
  Valley of the Sun United Way Seeks Funding Applications

  Valley of the Sun United Way is accepting Letters of Intent (LOI) Applications from qualified charitable organizations interested in applying for funding from its 2010-2011 Helping the Working Poor Fund.

• September 10, 2009
  Take Action to End Hunger this September

  September is national Hunger Action Month and Valley of the Sun United Way partner agencies are mobilizing the public in the fight against hunger in America.

• September 01, 2009
  Volunteer on 9/11 to End Homelessness

  We are in need of your help on September 11 - a National Day of Service -  to be one of 300 volunteers who will help serve individuals experiencing homelessness.

• September 01, 2009
  Get Connected at the New GenUnited.org

  Generation United, a program of Valley of the Sun United Way where civic-minded professionals can come together to improve lives in their community, has unveiled its new website, GenUnited.org.

• September 01, 2009
  Team Up with the D-backs to Support United Way

  Join the Arizona Diamondbacks for any home game in the month of September and a portion of your ticket purchase will go to support Valley of the Sun United Way.

• September 01, 2009
  Join Us for Shirts Off Our D-backs

  Valley of the Sun United Way and the Arizona D-backs want you to join us for our Annual Shirts Off Our D-backs Event, Friday, September 25 - Sunday, September 27.

• August 14, 2009
  Enjoy a Game Where Everyone Wins

  Join Derrick Hall and the Arizona Diamondbacks in support of Valley of the Sun United Way by purchasing reduced-price tickets to a three-game home stand August 28-30 against the Houston Astros.

• August 14, 2009
  Help Promote the Health of a Valley Neighborhood

  Valley of the Sun United Way is calling all Community Champions for a Neighborhood Clean Up on Saturday, August 29.

• August 14, 2009
  Tips for Parents and Caregivers of K-12 Students

  Valley of the Sun United Way has partnered with leading childhood development experts to bring you support tools to help your child succeed throughout the upcoming school year.

• August 14, 2009
  Loyal Donors: How do you LIVE UNITED?

  If you have been giving for 10 or more years and currently give to Valley of the Sun United Way, we want to hear from you.

• July 28, 2009
  Company Spotlight - City of Glendale

  Valley of the Sun United Way thanks the City of Glendale for their winning efforts to improve the quality of life in our community.

• July 28, 2009
  Company Spotlight - Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc.
• July 22, 2009
  Deloitte Volunteers Support Valley of the Sun United Way Programs

  Valley of the Sun United Way and Deloitte partnered to bring more than 380 volunteers to the Valley, as part of the 2009 Deloitte National Leadership Conference.

• July 16, 2009
  Donate Water to Save a Life

  As triple digit temperatures in the Valley continue to soar, individuals and families experiencing homelessness are at-risk of deadly exposure to scorching heat. Valley of the Sun United Way is partnering with the Homeless Awareness Coalition and local food banks to encourage Valley residents to donate water this summer.

• July 02, 2009
  United Way to Provide Injury Prevention Services in Phoenix

  Valley of the Sun United Way is partnering with Maricopa Integrated Health System, Association for Supportive Child Care, and Phoenix Children’s Hospital on several injury prevention measures for children throughout Central Phoenix including drowning and fire fatalities.

• June 11, 2009
  Valley of the Sun United Way Provides Oral Health to Valley Children

  Valley of the Sun United Way and St. Vincent de Paul’s Virginia G. Piper Medical and Dental Clinic have teamed up to protect children from tooth decay.

• May 09, 2009
  VSUW Teams Up with Letter Carriers to Stamp Out Hunger

  On Saturday, May 9 the largest one-day food drive will reach the Valley when more than 5,000 local city and rural letter carriers collect non-perishable food donations across local neighborhoods.