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Have a Scary Good Time This Halloween

​Are you ready for candy, costumes, scares, and fun? Halloween is just around the corner (and so are the goblins and ghosts)! If you’re celebrating with a party, why not make it a Party With a Purpose?

Fight for Communities Through Project Connect

Volunteer to be a guest guide at a resource fair for individuals and families in our community. Help guests get haircuts, showers, clothing items, and more help.

The Benefits of Permanent Supportive Housing
Across all of Maricopa County, you can find nearly 6,000 people each night sleeping without a bed or a home to stay in. But we are fighting to end homelessness through programs like permanent supportive housing.
Why Help the Working Poor for an AZ Charitable Tax Credit?

Valley of the Sun United Way offers the Helping the Working Poor fund to allow people to give a charitable donation that assists hardworking families by supporting experts in areas like job-skill training, childcare, education, and more.

Character Connection in a Maricopa Classroom

In Maricopa County middle school classrooms, it started as a regular day… That is, until an Arizona Cardinals quarterback appeared on their computer screen.

Vanguard Volunteers consult Vello United Way

Members of the Vanguard Capstone Team share their experiences partnering with Valley of the Sun United Way in this guest blog post.

Teacher of the Year Makes Change Happen
Meet Michelle Doherty, one of our incredible partners who has been recognized as 2017 Arizona Educational Foundation Teacher of the Year.
WeekEnd Hunger Backpack Update

Thanks to our donor support, we are able to provide 520 WeekEnd Hunger Backpacks every Friday during the school year. This year, the backpacks include pantry staples like rice, pasta, and items for family meals to help feed an entire family for a weekend.

Computer Learning in the Digital Age

As technology continues to surround us in our day to day lives, having the right computer skills is almost essential. October is Computer Learning Month! In preparation, here are several ways for you to use computers to advance your own knowledge or support children in their education locally.

Are You Registered to Vote?

You don’t have to be an elected official to make your voice heard! Today is National Voter Registration Day. If you have changed your address or need to get registered for the first time, now is the time to do it! Don’t let missing a deadline keep you from being able to vote on important topics in your community.

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