Continuing the Fight to End Hunger in Local Schools
In Maricopa County 1 in 4 children experiences hunger, unsure of where their next meal is coming from. That’s why Valley of the Sun United Way fights to end hunger and ensure kids succeed in school.
Together, we are helping children learn how to keep their body AND mind exercised, breaking the cycle of poverty through quality education for all kids in our community. We can’t do it alone. To live better, we must live united.
Valley of the Sun United Way partners with The Siemer Institute for Family Stability to improve long-term housing, preventing unplanned moves out of a child’s home school, and increase economic stability for families at-risk of homelessness.
The Return of Gus the Bus – Cartwright Elementary School Garden Opening
Earlier this year, people got together at Cartwright Elementary School to help rebuild a community garden after the children’s mobile garden, Gus the Bus, was burned down. After a little more work and a lot of love, Gus is back.
In schools throughout Maricopa County, and throughout the country, students and teachers are preparing for a big time of year. Read Across America Day is practically here!
If you have thought about volunteering to be a guest guide but held back due to uncertainty of how to connect with your guest, here are some tips! It may be easier than you think.
The grand opening of Guadalupe's community garden was just the beginning of what promises to be a great planting season for beds we have installed throughout the community.
Our partner, Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, shares why their company chooses to Live United and support our mission to end poverty in Maricopa County.
