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Building the Next Generation of Community Leaders

Valley of the Sun United Way and Bank of America had an incredible summer with Student Leaders.

How Fair Chance Hiring Changed Valerie’s Life

A Second Chance in Action: Valerie’s Story Demonstrates How Investment in Fair Chance Hiring Creates Lasting Change.

Finding Her Wings: How Elizabeth Is Building a Future in Aviation

With guidance, mentorship and career development support through Pathways to Economic Opportunity, Elizabeth is preparing to take the next step toward her future

From Survival to Stability: How Partnership and Community Support Helped One Mother Build a New Future

Valley of the Sun United Way and Jewish Family and Children’s Service support a young mother into stability.

Mighty Families: Finding Stability When Everything Changed

How Valley of the Sun United Way’s Mighty Families program helped one mother keep her children housed, supported, and in school

Stories of Mighty Change | St Mary’s Food Bank | Thia’s story

Valley of the Sun United Way’s partnership with St. Mary’s Food Bank provides a justice-impacted individual with workforce development skills and the chance to rewrite her future.

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Stories of Mighty Change: Jobs for Arizona’s Graduates | Jaelyn’s Story

Valley of the Sun United Way’s partnership with Jobs for Arizona’s Graduates (JAG) allows a young woman to realize her potential and make strides in her academic career.

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.

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Valley of the Sun United Way awards Fair Chance grant funding

Valley of the Sun United Way announced today that seven nonprofit organizations received a total of $120,000 in grant funding to advance Fair Chance programs and initiatives for justice-impacted individuals.

Stories of Mighty Change | Arizona Career Pathways – Amanda’s Story

Amanda was a single mother struggling to raise her three young children after the death of their father. As a dental assistant earning $45,000 annually, she knew she needed to upskill to earn a livable wage for her single-income family of four. With the help of Arizona Career Pathways, she enrolled in Phoenix College’s Dental Hygiene program.

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