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

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.

In honor of Educator Appreciation Week (May 8-12) and in partnership with City of Phoenix, Read On Southwest Valley, Read On Phoenix, and Million Dollar Teacher Project, Valley of the Sun United Way is proud to participate in this year’s Support Our Super Heroes Initiative.

Back-to-school shopping is underway and it is more expensive than ever before. Many families can’t afford the price of supplies.

Valley of the Sun United Way is proud to partner with Read Better Be Better to create Mighty Change in the lives of youth across our community. Together, we’re confident we’ll increase reading proficiency in Maricopa County.

Women’s History Month is a great time to support nonprofits who focus on helping and empowering women and girls in our community.

Got 30 minutes? Use it to help kids in our community sharpen their reading skills. VELLO®, Valley of the Sun United Way’s online tutoring program, pairs professionals with students to provide 1-on-1 tutoring sessions. It is all digital, so you don’t even have to leave your home or office.

Valley of the Sun United Way has a five-year plan for creating Mighty Change in Maricopa County. We are working alongside nonprofit organizations to achieve seven bold goals. One of those goals is to empower our young adults through education.

Reading skills go beyond the student and classroom. That’s why Stand for Children, with the support of Valley of the Sun United Way and our donors, engages parents in their child’s learning.

There are numerous benefits to donating to your favorite local charity through the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit.