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Stories of Mighty Change | UMOM New Day Centers – Karen’s Story

Karen, a single mother escaping 12 years of domestic abuse, had nowhere safe to go with her children. With the help of Valley of the Sun United Way and UMOM New Day Centers, she was able to rewrite her future.

Blue Cross Blue Shield employee holding a "We are Mighty Changemakers" sign at AZ Blue in Action.
Creating a culture of impact through corporate volunteer engagement

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.

Stories of mighty Change: Mighty Families – Robert’s Story

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.

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.

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.

Heat and Homelessness: How you can help those in need this summer

Arizona’s summer temperatures can be extremely dangerous for our neighbors experiencing homelessness. Those living outside in the elements are especially at-risk. Learn how you can help.

Reducing Homelessness by 50% One Life at a Time

Tempe Community Action Agency’s I-HELP and Oasis Drop-In Center are two of more than 100 programs that each play a distinct role in achieving our mighty community goal to reduce homelessness in Maricopa County by 50% by 2026.

Five Benefits of Donating through the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit

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

Think Bigger, Act Bolder to Reduce Homelessness by 50%

We partner with organizations across the county to ensure more than 100 programs are working in tandem to solve the complex housing and homelessness issues that have long existed and have been exacerbated by the global pandemic.

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