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Valley of the Sun United Way is forming a new Fair Chance Collaborative to help address the multi-dimensional needs of individuals in the Phoenix metropolitan area who have been involved with the justice system. The collaborative was catalyzed by a $500,000 investment from the JPMorgan Chase Foundation.
The new Collaborative will build off existing efforts and explore comprehensive and interconnected Fair Chance approaches.
Labor shortages continue to weigh down our local and national economy. Right now, millions of U.S. companies have more job openings than workers to fill them. Workers in the younger generation are being more selective when it comes to finding a job. They are looking for companies with great employee culture, diversity and growth opportunities. A great and cost-effective way to hit these marks is to offer mentorship programs.
New partnership helps launch workforce development initiative for Black and Latina young women.
Live and Learn, a Valley of the Sun United Way partner, allows more women to enter the workforce, which has a ripple effect on our community.
Women’s History Month is a great time to support nonprofits who focus on helping and empowering women and girls in our community.
Valley of the Sun United Way has a five-year plan for creating Mighty Change in Maricopa County. We are working alongside nonprofit organizations to achieve seven bold goals. One of those goals is to empower our young adults through education.
There are numerous benefits to donating to your favorite local charity through the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit.
With the support of our donors, New Pathways for Youth builds a web of support that creates Mighty Change for youth.
We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve added a new route to higher education for our very own team members.
