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Through our Thriving Together initiative, we united with the Cartwright School District and the Phoenix Union High School District to improve freshman pass rates.

Vello virtual tutoring is reaching students in more classrooms and connecting even more volunteers to become part of the program.

Valley of the Sun United Way supported a cohort in Guadalupe to attend Fuerza Local, a course that offers a free course for Latino community members on how to open and run a small business of their own.

Character Playbook teaches kids about healthy relationships, problem solving, and how to discuss how they are feeling. This program is made possible thanks to EverFi and the Arizona Cardinals.

Partnering with United Way makes it possible for APS to have a lasting impact on the lives of those who need us most through employee giving, the Loaned Executive Program and volunteer events.

Reflections from Valley of the Sun United Way Board Chair, Jenny Holsman Tetreault

A special thank you to APS, SRP, and QuikTrip for loaning us their employees this year. Find out what our new LEs are excited to learn in their video interviews!

Finding a time to volunteer that matches with the schedule of your busy life can be a challenge. Discovering the right at-home activity for you and your family and friends to do whenever you want is much easier! Look at these fun at-home activities with United Way to find the right one for you.

2-1-1 Arizona is specifically designed to make sure people get connected to the right, local, direct services agency with experience and services related to their situation.

Vello tutoring creates a huge impact not only for tutored students, but also for the volunteer tutors themselves. Meet Derek and Cynthia, two devoted tutors from Wells Fargo, a key partner in this program.