UNITED IS THE WAY
We Create Mighty Change
“Everyone deserves to live in a society where they feel safe, respected and protected. We can, and must, do better to guarantee the human rights, freedom and the ability to succeed of every person.”
Carla Vargas Jasa
President & CEO
Valley of the Sun United Way
Creating Mighty Change
We cannot beat today’s issues with yesterday’s thinking. Change demands bold new solutions. Therefore, we are redeploying our energies and realigning our resources and partners to drive Mighty Change in our community. Together, we tackle the systemic, interrelated issues holding us back to create more opportunity and access throughout the Valley. Progress will be tracked and reported annually, and we will change courses as needed to stay focused on the right programs and solutions to reach our goals.
Here is where we are focusing our efforts:
Education
Housing & Homelessness
Health
Workforce Development
Thank you, Corporate Partners!
We couldn’t do it without you! Our corporate partners work with us to create a stronger community by launching workplace campaigns, advocating, and volunteering their time and talent. By supporting Mighty Change, companies are sending a powerful message to employees and customers that care about the place they call home and want to help make a difference. Taking the lead is our Million Dollar Corporate Circle, the partners that impact our community with a commitment of more than $1 million annually:
APS, Edward Jones, Freeport-McMoRan and QuikTrip.
Ways to Give
By supporting Valley of the Sun United Way, you’re helping thousands of residents get the tools they need to succeed.
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There are many different ways you can improve the lives of people around you.
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Sometimes the most powerful way to get involved is to speak up.
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One of the best ways to create Mighty Change alongside Valley of the Sun United Way is to join an affinity group.
Learn More →What We’re Up To
Valley of the Sun United Way announced today that seven nonprofit organizations received a total of $120,000 in grant funding to advance Fair Chance programs and initiatives for justice-impacted individuals.
Literacy Hubs are community-based spaces designed to close the literacy gap by providing students and families with critical reading support, tutoring, and engagement opportunities for children from birth to third grade.
Amanda was a single mother struggling to raise her three young children after the death of their father. As a dental assistant earning $45,000 annually, she knew she needed to upskill to earn a livable wage for her single-income family of four. With the help of Arizona Career Pathways, she enrolled in Phoenix College’s Dental Hygiene program.
The Literacy Hub at Lattie Coor School is one way United Way and its partners are meeting the community where they are to address inequities and needs.
Valley of the Sun United Way is pleased to announce the opening of its 2025-2026 request for proposals for eligible nonprofits, schools and other community organizations operating throughout Maricopa County.
Valley of the Sun United Way’s Mighty Families program, in partnership with Chicanos Por La Causa, helps a family of five stay in their home after falling on hard times.
On January 13, nearly 200 partners came together for our annual MC2026 Scorecard report event, part of our promise to provide community-level data of our collective efforts to achieve Mighty Change throughout Maricopa County.
Maximize visibility and brand recognition through social media to bolster sales or fundraising efforts, increase awareness and garner a larger audience for activating community support.
Addressing food insecurity requires collaboration with community partners in meeting immediate needs, while developing long-term solutions.
Expanding on employees’ current skill sets and allowing them to grow into new roles can improve financial returns
Promoting regular attendance to reduce chronic absenteeism continues to be top initiative for improving educational outcomes
Announcement marks third year of funding by the NBA Foundation in support of Valley women.
