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New Partnership Provides Dedicated College Advisors to United Way Employees

We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve added a new route to higher education for our very own team members.

Willie Jeffries: A Legacy of Living United

Valley of the Sun United Way recently lost our dear colleague and friend, Willie Jeffries. We will always remember his optimism, kindness, wisdom and his tremendous heart.

Top 10 Myths About Making a Will

A Will not only provides for comfort as you think about your family’s future, but is also a powerful way to create a permanent legacy for the causes that are important to you. Creating a valid legal Will with FreeWill takes less than 20 minutes.

Dr. Melissa Boydston Creates Mighty Change

As Vice President of Community Development for Valley of the Sun United Way, Dr. Melissa Boydston works to remove barriers leading to systems change on the education birth to career continuum pipeline.

TCAA Alleviates Homelessness

Tempe has the second highest rate of homelessness in Arizona and the programs provided by Tempe Community Action Agency (TCAA) are vital to the community’s safety net.

MC2026 Partnerships: Introducing 81 Funded Partners

We’re proud to announce that we’ve awarded 81 nonprofits and schools grants totaling more than $7.8 million to fund programs and services that align with the strategies of MC2026.

Maricopa County Families Eligible for High-Speed Internet Discounts

The Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) is a temporary discount on monthly internet bills for qualifying low-income households. Applications are now available.

Powered by Passion – How Juan Perez Found Purpose in the Loaned Executive Program

When Juan joined the Loaned Executive Program in August 2020, he took a giant leap out of his comfort zone…

Health, Housing and Hope – How Mental Health Impacts Homelessness

This month, Mental Health Awareness Month, we are focusing on the correlation between housing and mental health.

Read On Avondale, Read On Phoenix Recognized as Bright Spot Communities

COVID-19 has shined a light on the many inequities surrounding early childhood education. Fortunately, Read On Avondale and Read On Phoenix were there to help.

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