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School Readiness Kits from Valley of the Sun United Way provide tips and tools for turning day to day tasks, like dinner or going for a walk in your local park or neighborhood, into lessons for your toddler that will help prepare them for school.

Over the weekend community members came together to honor Martin Luther King, Jr. through philanthropy. Activities included garden preparation and building WeekEnd Hunger Backpacks.

Teaching your child about managing money, just as with any skill, will help them stay strong in that area when they get older.

It’s the end of December and the new year is close by. As we look back at the accomplishments we achieved thanks to our volunteers, partners and donors this year, we are so thankful for all of the people in Maricopa County committed to joining the fight to break the cycle of poverty.

With the New Year comes a new you and a new year’s resolution! Here are a few ideas to get you closer to finding the perfect goal for you.

On December 14, we were able to help more than 200 people at Monte Vista Nazarene in Phoenix get connected to the resources they need to get on their feet.

Valley of the Sun United Way’s Help The Working Poor Fund is our tax credit mechanism. United Way uses contributions to fund its own efforts to fight poverty in the community as well as sharing resources with other organizations dealing with homelessness, hunger and other related issues.

As the holidays near and the air is filled with cheer, we begin to think back on the year and all the good times we had. At Valley of the Sun United Way, we see all the wonderful things you made possible!

See how we are fighting to break the cycle of poverty at Project Connect.