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By Whitney Thistle, Valley of the Sun United Way’ Major Gifts Officer and Women’s Leadership Council member

By Jerry Fuentes, President, Arizona/New Mexico AT&T, Inc., Chairman, Public Policy & Advocacy Committee, Valley of the Sun United Way
They say that two things in life are inevitable — death and taxes. But what if I told you the “taxes” part has a twist?

April is National Volunteer Month! Are you looking for ways you can become a volunteer and make a difference in your community?

The key to getting that job you really want is to have a great interview. Part of a great interview is to go in with confidence. Metrotech High School will have an Interview Fair on Thursday, March 30 for their students so they have interview experience as they begin to enter the work force.
The clock is ticking and the time is almost here. Taxes for 2016 are due April 18 and we have your guide to tax resources when you’re ready to file.

Breakfast is a very important meal for everyone, especially children. Getting the right nutrition from the beginning of the day gives kids the step in the right direction they need for heightened attention at school, leading them toward success in school along with many other benefits breakfast provides.

Today is National Young as You Feel Day! Do the things that make you feel young to celebrate. Take a step inside a time machine and set back the clock to how old your heart says you are.

Valley of the Sun United Way with the Arizona Cardinals, Verizon, and EverFi, kicked off Character Playbook this week. Character Playbook is a program designed to educate 7th-9th grade students on important social skills and character development.

Academy Award winning actor, Geena Davis, is joining the Women’s Leadership Council at their luncheon on Friday, April 28th to battle against hunger in schools with Valley of the Sun United Way’s Breakfast in the Classroom project.

More than 200 people participated in the 4th Annual Win United Scavenger Hunt. CityScape in downtown Phoenix was invaded by 50 teams set to compete. Smiles spread as participants enjoyed lawn games, music, photos, and time with icons like the Phoenix Suns Gorilla.
