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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.

John Graham steps aside as board chair of Valley of the Sun United Way

There is a big changing of the guard in the works at Valley of the Sun United Way, one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit organizations, as longtime board chair John Graham steps down.

We Are United Breakfast brings together donors, corporate and nonprofit partners to support Mighty Change

In April 2024, Valley of the Sun United Way hosted its annual We Are United Breakfast. This event brought together more than 700 community members for an UNSTOPPABLE morning.

‘Fair Chance’ Initiatives Give Much More Than Just a Second Chance

Valley of the Sun United Way is forming a new Fair Chance Collaborative to help address the multi-dimensional needs of individuals in the Phoenix metropolitan area who have been involved with the justice system. The collaborative was catalyzed by a $500,000 investment from the JPMorgan Chase Foundation.

Valley of the Sun United Way launches new ‘Fair Chance Collaborative;’ catalyzed by $500,000 JPMorgan Chase Foundation grant

The new Collaborative will build off existing efforts and explore comprehensive and interconnected Fair Chance approaches.

Creating ‘Mighty Change’ while Empowering Women and Families

VSUW is bringing together key stakeholders, including more than 100 nonprofit organizations. One of those nonprofit partners is UMOM New Day Centers who supported Felicia and her daughter, Sapphira.

Three Valley United Way women leaders named finalists for top industry awards

Valley of the Sun United Way announced three of its women leadership team members are finalists for local business awards in their respective industries.

Remembering Our Friend, Robin Reed

We all lost a friend last week. Even if you didn’t know Robin Reed personally, I promise he was pulling for you as he poured every ounce of his wisdom, positivity and selflessness into our community.

Students’ Chronic Absenteeism Is a Growing Issue

While chronic absenteeism has always been an issue, it has reached a more alarming rate than ever before, with one in three students absent from the classroom on a regular basis. Without substantial changes to help mitigate this alarming trend, there will be a subsequent impact on Arizona’s business health and economy.

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