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3 Surprising Connections Between Dancing and Doing Good

Learning to follow a partner’s lead in ballroom dancing is a new adventure for Stefanie Taylor, but the ASU alumna and Generation United steering committee member, is always one step ahead when it comes to giving back to the community.

Sun Devils Tackle Hunger at Homecoming

Student United Way and Sun Devils Unite—student organizations at ASU and partners with Valley of the Sun United Way—raised more than $875 through two events during Homecoming weekend.

United Way Succeeds at Making Hunger History

In three minutes the crowd—made up of families, ASU students, Scout troops, co-workers and friends—assembled 1,993 food bags for United Way’s WeekEnd Hunger Backpack program, smashing the previous record by nearly 100%.

Treat Young Readers with a Good Booooo-k for Halloween

Here’s a few of our favorite Halloween book selections from The Best Children’s Books and The Children’s Book Review.

Passport To Success

We’re excited to launch a program that ensures new WLC members know they’re not only welcome, but valued.

3 Lessons I Learned About My Son’s Development

I thought “he is fine,” but I had to be honest with myself. I noticed other children in the daycare who were already talking, while Michael’s words didn’t make sense.

What Would You Do To Break A Guinness World Record?

Do you have what it takes to break a Guinness World Record? Would you slice 38 potatoes in a minute while hopping on a shovel? Walk more than 328 feet with an electric lawnmower balanced on your chin? Do 27,000 jumping jacks?

Valley Children Blaze New Trail

Presented by Valley of the Sun United Way and the city of Phoenix, this free, interactive trail is designed for parents, grandparents and caregivers to turn everyday moment into teaching opportunities for children ages 0 – 5.

4 Myths About Missing School

September’s Attendance Awareness Month! When I was a kid I practically had to be on my death bed to miss school. My dad was a teacher at my high school in Conn., so missing school was simply not an option.

Could You Eat for $4 A Day?

Among Urban Spoon’s list of the most popular, low-cost Phoenix restaurants is a place where you can get hummus and pita for $5.29 and a diner where you can enjoy a bacon cheeseburger for $5. Pretty reasonable, right?

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