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Connection and compassion matter now more than ever and partnerships with companies like Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, American Express and PetSmart reveal a deep, undeniable truth: when businesses and nonprofits unite, they become a powerful influence for social change.

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.

Valley of the Sun United Way hosted the 2025 We Are United Breakfast, celebrating Literacy Hubs and bringing together over 500 corporate partners, nonprofit organizations and community leaders.

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.