About Us
Valley of the Sun United Way is part of a global network for community action. We bring people and resources together to tackle our communities’ toughest challenges.
Bringing People Together to Create Lasting Change since 1925
Valley of the Sun United Way envisions a community where every child, family, and individual is healthy, has a safe place to live, and has every opportunity to succeed in school, at work, and in life. As we celebrate 100 years of impact, we continue to unite the Valley around urgent needs and long-term solutions that strengthen Maricopa County. We address community needs through four focus areas: Housing and Homelessness, Health and Hunger, Education, and Workforce Development.
Our Focus Areas
We support the delivery of programs and provide direct services in Maricopa County to empower local residents.
Health and Hunger
Workforce Development
Education
Housing and Homelessness
How We Create Impact
Valley of the Sun United Way sits at the center of our community ecosystem, bringing together organizations and partners to tackle complex challenges that no single organization can solve alone.
We create impact in five ways:
Why Collaboration Matters
Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do.
By convening partners across sectors, aligning resources, and fostering collective action, we help create solutions that are broader, more sustainable, and more impactful than any one organization could achieve independently.
UNITED IS THE WAY
Creating lasting change takes all of us.
Whether you choose to volunteer, donate, participate in workplace giving, join a community coalition, support through gifts-in-kind, or connect through one of our affinity groups, there is a place for you in this work.
Fuel Lasting Change
Your gift helps strengthen nonprofit partners, expand opportunities, and respond to emerging community needs across the Valley. Every contribution helps create a stronger future for all.
Make an Impact
From packing school supplies to mentoring students and supporting community events, volunteering is a hands-on way to help individuals and families thrive.
Engage Your Team
Partner with Valley of the Sun United Way through workplace giving, employee volunteerism, sponsorships, and community initiatives that align purpose with impact.
Find Your Place
Join an affinity group, participate in individual-directed philanthropy, contribute gifts-in-kind, advocate for change, or collaborate through a community coalition. However you choose to engage, your involvement helps strengthen our community.
