United Way Media & Press Kit
Welcome to the Media Center, Valley of the Sun United Way’s digital platform where media content, such as press releases, logos, toolkits and other materials, are made available to the public and media representatives.
Media Contacts
If you are a member of the media and have questions, please contact:
Ryan Narramore
Vice President, Brand & Marketing
Desk: 602.631.4885
Cell: 602.499.8894
rnarramore@vsuw.org
Awards and Credentials
Credentials
Accredited Charity
Better Business Bureau
Platinum Seal of Transparency
Candid/Guidestar
Four-Star Charity (100% score)
Charity Navigator
Compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Awards
Best Non-Profit Marketing Campaign
American Marketing Association, Phoenix Chapter
Arizona’s Most Admired Companies
AZ Business Magazine & Best Companies AZ
Arizona Corporate Excellence Awards
Top Nonprofit Organization (#2)
Phoenix Business Journal
Largest Phoenix-Area Nonprofit
Organizations, Service/Assistance (#7)
Phoenix Business Journal
Press Releases
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.
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.
The new Collaborative will build off existing efforts and explore comprehensive and interconnected Fair Chance approaches.
Valley of the Sun United Way announced three of its women leadership team members are finalists for local business awards in their respective industries.
Valley of the Sun United Way has been awarded a $475,000 grant that will be distributed over the next three years from the Helios Education Foundation.
Valley of the Sun United Way announced Emma Garcia is taking the role of chief community development and engagement officer.
Valley executive named vice chair of United Way Worldwide’s Women United Global Leadership Council
Valley of the Sun United Way invests 9.3 million dollars in 101 nonprofit organizations and schools in Maricopa County.
New partnership helps launch workforce development initiative for Black and Latina young women.
