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Stories of Mighty Change | Arizona Career Pathways – Amanda’s Story

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.

Literacy Hub at Lattie Coor School can be directly tied to increased test scores

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.

Reducing Food Insecurity Takes a Multifaceted Approach

Addressing food insecurity requires collaboration with community partners in meeting immediate needs, while developing long-term solutions.

Upskilling Employees Is an Investment in Company Growth, Success

Expanding on employees’ current skill sets and allowing them to grow into new roles can improve financial returns

Valley of the Sun United Way brings together community partners, provides online toolkit and resources to tackle chronic absenteeism

Promoting regular attendance to reduce chronic absenteeism continues to be top initiative for improving educational outcomes

Valley of the Sun United Way receives grant from NBA Foundation to support workforce development, mentorships for Black and Latina women

Announcement marks third year of funding by the NBA Foundation in support of Valley women.

Our Board of Directors represents our community and our supporters. They represent YOU!

Our outstanding Board of Directors guide our strategy, govern our policies and provide fiduciary oversight, all while ensuring we reflect and represent the community we serve.

Stories of Mighty Change | Mighty Families—Diamond’s Story

With the end of her Section 8 housing lease drawing near and nothing available to transition into, Diamond and her children found themselves with no options, nowhere to go and on the verge of homelessness.

Annual Point-In-Time Count shows slight decline in homelessness, more people accessing shelter services

2024 annual Point-In-Time Count report indicates positive shifts in homelessness statistics.

Heat relief is a matter of life or death for our neighbors in Maricopa County

Throughout Maricopa County, days exceeding 100°+ have settled in, and excessive heat warnings have been put into effect; there is no denying summer is off to a blazing start – which, for some, can be a matter of life or death.

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