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United Way Giving Opportunities

If you are looking to impact lives every day and support our community, here’s how you can help.

Connecting With the Murphy Elementary School District Community

Murphy Elementary School District is the lowest-income non-reservation district in Arizona and faces unique challenges. By surrounding this district and the families with support and resources, we are providing opportunities for success.

Local Students Thriving In Algebra

Through our Thriving Together initiative, we united with the Cartwright School District and the Phoenix Union High School District to improve freshman pass rates.

Vello Unites Maricopa County

Vello virtual tutoring is reaching students in more classrooms and connecting even more volunteers to become part of the program.

Growing Entrepreneurs in Guadalupe

Valley of the Sun United Way supported a cohort in Guadalupe to attend Fuerza Local, a course that offers a free course for Latino community members on how to open and run a small business of their own.

2017-18 Character Playbook Success with the Arizona Cardinals

Character Playbook teaches kids about healthy relationships, problem solving, and how to discuss how they are feeling. This program is made possible thanks to EverFi and the Arizona Cardinals.

How to Volunteer At Home

Finding a time to volunteer that matches with the schedule of your busy life can be a challenge. Discovering the right at-home activity for you and your family and friends to do whenever you want is much easier! Look at these fun at-home activities with United Way to find the right one for you.

What Does It Mean: 2-1-1

2-1-1 Arizona is specifically designed to make sure people get connected to the right, local, direct services agency with experience and services related to their situation.

Wells Fargo Shares in Vello’s Success

Vello tutoring creates a huge impact not only for tutored students, but also for the volunteer tutors themselves. Meet Derek and Cynthia, two devoted tutors from Wells Fargo, a key partner in this program.

What Does It Mean: People Experiencing Homelessness

You may have noticed that we say “people experiencing homelessness” instead of “homeless people.” Here’s why.

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