Free Arts uses the healing powers of the arts to help abused and homeless children build resilience and learn to trust and heal. Now more than ever, Free Arts is vital in helping children cope with and navigate these uncertain times.
It is reassuring to know that organizations like United Way and Stand for Children who are here for us, providing much needed resources and supporting our efforts to strengthen our communities.
The Salvation Army is monitoring the COVID-19 situation daily and has ramped up efforts to slow the spread of this virus among its employees, volunteers, and the homeless and other vulnerable people it serves.
Timna Guerchon, started her career at Valley of the Sun United Way as a Loaned Executive Admin in 2011. Having enjoyed her experience, she came back to assist the LE program again in 2013 and was hired on full-time as the Volunteer Coordinator.
The ongoing pandemic has caused organizations like UMOM to reevaluate how to keep their workers and community safe while still providing essential services.