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Rudy Soliz Knows What It Means to Need a Safe Place

Through partnerships with organizations like Justa Center, Valley of the Sun United Way directly serves older adults experiencing homelessness.

Women United: Advocating for a more Prepared Valley

Women United members are stepping up to be disaster preparedness ambassadors.

Perspective from a Loaned Executive – Rhonda’s Story

Rhonda Snider, 2026 Loaned Executive, shares her story of why the Loaned Executive program at Valley of the Sun United Way is deeply personal and meaningful.

Weathering the Future: Extreme Heat, Monsoons and Arizona’s Economy

For Arizona businesses, resilience is becoming a strategic advantage.

Building the Next Generation of Community Leaders

Valley of the Sun United Way and Bank of America had an incredible summer with Student Leaders.

How Fair Chance Hiring Changed Valerie’s Life

A Second Chance in Action: Valerie’s Story Demonstrates How Investment in Fair Chance Hiring Creates Lasting Change.

How United We Prepare Is Protecting AND Preparing Vulnerable Neighbors

More Than a Heat Relief Kit. 

From Survival to Stability: How Partnership and Community Support Helped One Mother Build a New Future

Valley of the Sun United Way and Jewish Family and Children’s Service support a young mother into stability.

Applicant Guidance: How to Submit a Strong, Competitive Grant Application

We’ve developed the following guidance based on common feedback from fund reviewers.

Valley of the Sun United Way Builds on Fair Chance Hiring Momentum with $1.25 Million in Support from JPMorganChase

Grant mobilizes Valley of the Sun United Way’s work in the Fair Chance space.

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