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Improving the Lives of Many Begins By Improving One
For 85 years, we’ve focused on programs that improve lives of those around us – but we can’t do it without your help. When you donate to Valley of the Sun United Way, you’re helping to change the lives of individuals and families in our community in countless ways.
10 Reasons to invest in the work of United Way
What Your Dollars Can Do
We improve lives by investing your dollars in our work and in the work of health and human service agencies that share our goals. Your investment makes you a part of a coordinated, community-wide effort that creates lasting community changes right here, where you live and work. In addition, your contribution is leveraged and combined with others then strategically invested in results-driven programs and initiatives.
It takes coordination and an entire network of programs to keep our communities strong – and that’s what United Way provides. An investment in the work of Valley of the Sun United Way allows you to tackle multiple social issues with one single contribution. Valley of the Sun United Way ensures that a strong network of programs is available to help many people in need.
More Ways to Give
Memorial and Honor Gifts
Honor your friends and loved ones in a very special way: by sharing the building blocks for a better life with people in need. You can make a donation in someone else's name or memory to Valley of the Sun United Way. To make a memorial or honor donation, contact Teri Hauser at 602.631.4831 or thauser@vsuw.org.
Securities
Valley of the Sun United Way is pleased to accept gifts of securities. Please note that mutual fund shares are acceptable as a gift, but some funds may require pre-registration, which may affect the date of receipt of your gift. For more information on contributing securities, download our Securities Contribution Form.
Gifts In-Kind
Through the Gifts In-Kind program, your donated items – such as computers, personal care products, entertainment tickets and clothing – are distributed to nonprofit health and human service agencies throughout Maricopa County. Valley of the Sun United Way is also honored to participate with St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance in the Gifts In-Kind International program, bringing resources valued in the millions to our local community. For more information on making an in-kind donation, contact Joyce Lopez-Powell at 602.631.4824 or jlopezpowell@vsuw.org.
