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What Our Organization Does

Valley of the Sun United Way will continue to provide relief for our Maricopa County neighbors struggling in these areas, respond to emerging needs, address racial, social, economic and educational inequities, and when the time is right, help our community rebuild.

United in Good News: A New Leaf

Families and individuals served by A New Leaf represent populations who are the most vulnerable to the social and economic implications of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Living United With Education

Early literacy efforts and resources that are making a difference during the pandemic.

United in Good News: SOUNDS Academy

SOUNDS Academy is a nonprofit music education organization that teaches, mentors, and provides musical experiences and opportunities for underserved youth.

United in Good News: Read Better Be Better

To prevent reading regression during the COVID-19 school closures, Read Better Be Better created and distributed Family Literacy Kits to all 2nd and 3rd graders at partner schools.

United in Good News: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central AZ

Now more than ever, it is vital for littles to have interactions and the mentorship of their big and fortunately, Big Brothers Big Sisters has been able to continue their mission of impacting the lives of children and families.

United in Good News: Association for Supportive Child Care

ASCC supports children everywhere by providing resources and support to anyone who impacts them, helping every kid achieve the brightest outlook possible.

Vello Supports Students and Engages Volunteers During Pandemic

With schools shutdown due to the Covid Pandemic, a new learning gap has manifested, which is similar to Summer Learning Loss.

United in Good News: Free Arts

Free Arts uses the healing powers of the arts to help abused and homeless children build resilience and learn to trust and heal. Now more than ever, Free Arts is vital in helping children cope with and navigate these uncertain times.

Guest Blog: WHEN SCHOOLS CLOSED

It is reassuring to know that organizations like United Way and Stand for Children who are here for us, providing much needed resources and supporting our efforts to strengthen our communities.

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