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​What Does United Way Do?

You know the name, but do you know what it really means? We have answers.

November 2018 Project Connect Impact

At the November Project Connect, more than 170 volunteers helped over 230 guests get connected to 2,540 services from one or more of our 36 partners in just one day!

Create Time Around the Table

You can help families experiencing poverty enjoy meal time together by picking up some items to create a Share the Love box while you’re shopping for your holiday meals.

Join the Fight for Bessie

With your support, we fight for veterans in our community.

Free FAFSA Assistance for Valley Students

FAFSA is a financial aid option for students going into college or career schools. Join the FAFSA Fiesta by volunteering to become a part of the community supporting high school students and parents, assisting them with completion of their application.

Join the Fight for Nicky

We fight for families like Nicky’s. Her husband passed away, leaving her a single mother of four. She found support in partner HonorHealth Desert Mission, helping her with food and other services to fit her unique situation.

The Financial Coach Training Experience

With Valley of the Sun United Way’s Financial Coach Training, we show coaches the importance of personalizing solutions to each client.

Join the Fight For Principal Frank

At Academia del Pueblo, a public charter elementary school in the shadow of downtown, about 80 plus students identify as homeless. See what Principal Frank says about his experience partnering with Valley of the Sun United Way.

September 2018 Project Connect Impact

Nearly 300 guests were connected to more than 2,300 services in just one day. Of all the guests that attended this month, 93% said their situation has improved after attending.

Vello Fights for Kids and You Can, Too!

Kids across the Valley are improving their reading skills thanks to the help of passionate professionals and Vello!

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