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While chronic absenteeism has always been an issue, it has reached a more alarming rate than ever before, with one in three students absent from the classroom on a regular basis. Without substantial changes to help mitigate this alarming trend, there will be a subsequent impact on Arizona’s business health and economy.

An effective employee engagement program is a vital component of any company’s corporate social responsibility strategy.

Aligning ‘giving back’ with company values also benefits in engaged employees

Arizona has ‘Everything to Gain’ by increasing the number of students pursuing postsecondary education.

While Latinos contribute all year long, Hispanic Heritage month is a special recognition of the strong, consistent economic drivers within our community.

Valley of the Sun United Way has been awarded a $475,000 grant that will be distributed over the next three years from the Helios Education Foundation.

Valley of the Sun United Way announced Emma Garcia is taking the role of chief community development and engagement officer.

Valley executive named vice chair of United Way Worldwide’s Women United Global Leadership Council

Every year, APS partners with organizations throughout the state, including with Valley of the Sun United Way, to support Arizona’s economic growth and prosperity.

Valley of the Sun United Way invests 9.3 million dollars in 101 nonprofit organizations and schools in Maricopa County.