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The time for giving is upon us. What better way to give than to help hardworking families get back on their feet, especially if it puts money back in your wallet?
“One act of faith changed my entire life.” That’s how speaker, auctiontainer, and author Letitia Frye describes her life today. She recently spoke at Valley of the Sun United Way Women’s Leadership Council event and inspired every woman in the room. Letitia shared how her life experiences made her stronger and successful.
Valley of the Sun United Way wants to thank all veterans for their service! You have served our country with pride and honor and deserve to be recognized, not only on Veterans Day, but throughout the year.
Students at Brunson-Lee Elementary School in Phoenix are getting grounded in learning to grow food. But they’re also learning about sustainability with these community gardens that were recently unveiled at a ribbon cutting ceremony at the school. By planting the seed with community gardens, Valley of the Sun United Way, along with schools, community groups, and the private sector, hope to grow awareness with families and provide access to nutritious and sustainable food.
Valley of the Sun United Way is out with its Live UNITED Top 20!
Volunteerism mixed in with mingling and networking equaled an amazingly fun night for Generation United millennials! Sitting outside on a beautiful fall night, the group recently gathered at the Ocotillo Grill in Phoenix for Books ‘n Brews.
It seems like a lot of money — $2.5 million – but it’s actually priceless when you consider the money was used to get 250 homeless people off the streets in Phoenix into their own apartment as part of Rapid Rehousing, a program that helps with rent and supportive services for a short time.
Giving back! That’s what family philanthropy is all about. Parents bringing their children to Valley of the Sun United Way volunteer events, teaching their children about the impacts of hunger and the fact that some kids go to bed hungry; explaining about homelessness and how some families and kids sleep on sidewalks, benches, couches, or wherever they can find a safe place. Family philanthropy is also about helping those in need with monetary donations.
Did you know that children living in food-insecure households are 50 percent more likely to miss days of school, twice as likely to be suspended and 50 percent more likely to have to repeat a grade? This is happening right here in OUR community. Children in 82,000 Valley households don’t know where their next meal is coming from.To put that number in context: If one refrigerator from each of these households were lined up, they would reach rim-to-rim and back again at the Grand Canyon!
Meet Frank McKinney. He’s an amazing 104-year-old with quite a sense of humor! Frank lives in Scottsdale with his long-time friend, 90-year-old Alice. Not only has Frank lead a full life, he also believes in helping others. In fact, he may be Valley of the Sun United Way’s oldest donor!
