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Welcome to the Media Center. Valley of the Sun United Way offers information, tips and expert spokespeople to develop compelling stories informing the public about the most pressing health and human service issues facing Maricopa County.

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If you are a member of the media and have questions, please contact:

Laura Kaiser
Vice President, Donor Relations, Donor Impact
602.631.4802
lkaiser@vsuw.org

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Jenny Holsman Tetreault Elected Board Chair For Valley of the Sun United Way
Well-known community leader and region legal counsel for US Foods to serve two-year term; Brad Smith of Deloitte appointed to serve as Board Secretary

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United Way's Vello Program Improves Literacy
What started as a pilot program in Maricopa County in 2015 has grown to a national literacy volunteer movement. Directed at Valley of the Sun United Way’s (VSUW) goal to improve student literacy, Vello engages passionate volunteers as tutors. Efforts focus on grade level reading skills (fluency, accuracy, prosody, vocabulary, comprehension, etc.) for youth in first through third grades.

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Valley of the Sun United Way Names Carla Vargas Jasa as President and CEO
Vargas Jasa is the first woman and the first Latina to lead the Phoenix-based organization, one of the largest in the global United Way network.

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Valley of the Sun United Way Announces Retirement of CEO & President Merl Waschler
Waschler to Continue in Current Role Until June 2019; Extensive National Search to Be Held for New CEO

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Valle del Sol Recognizes Tanya Muñiz as 2018 Profile of Success Hispanic Leadership Awards Honoree
Valley of the Sun United Way's Chief Financial Officer is an exemplary leader making positive change in our community.

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Valley of the Sun United Way on the Passing of U.S. Senator John McCain
This weekend, we lost one of our most beloved figures and an individual whose impact on Arizona is perhaps unmatched. The Valley of the Sun United Way team would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of Senator John McCain.

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Greater Phoenix Chamber Announces 11 Finalists for 31st Annual Athena Awards
List includes Tanya M. Muñiz, Chief Financial Officer at Valley of the Sun United Way

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Why Those Who Fight Hunger in Arizona Are Worried About the Farm Bill
Community Impact Director, Jayson Matthews, spoke with 91.5 KJZZ about how the Farm Bill could affect the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and hunger in Arizona.

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Valley of the Sun United Way breaks record in raising money to break hunger cycle
Valley of the Sun United Way raised a record-breaking $378,000 at its annual Women United We Are UNITED luncheon Friday, May 18. The money will benefit two of the organization’s programs that aim to eliminate hunger among school children — WeekEnd Hunger Backpacks and Breakfast in the Classroom.

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ASU and Promotores HOPE Network partner with Valley of the Sun United Way for “Community Health Worker Day | Dia del Promotor” in Fight Against Poverty for Families
Many families in the Phoenix community are below the poverty line, and struggle to make ends meet and put food on the table. Connecting them with key resources to help them overcome these challenges can be difficult. But thanks to an innovative idea, there’s a new partner in the fight against poverty.

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Valley of the Sun United Way Offers Tips for Financial Success in 2018
Expert staff available for interviews on financial literacy and stability

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Vanessa Williams — Grammy, Tony and Emmy Award-Nominated Performer and Philanthropist — to Speak at United Way Fundraising Event
Valley of the Sun United Way to host fundraiser luncheon to fight hunger in the classroom

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