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Jazmyn will be attending University of Arizona, thanks to VSUW, Be A Leader and FAFSA.
Stories of Mighty Change: Be A Leader | Jazmyn’s Story

Valley of the Sun United Way’s partnership with Be A Leader guides a young woman to college, a dream she never thought would be a possibility.

Young woman who faced adversity gives a speech at award ceremony
Stories of Mighty Change: Jobs for Arizona’s Graduates | Jaelyn’s Story

Valley of the Sun United Way’s partnership with Jobs for Arizona’s Graduates (JAG) allows a young woman to realize her potential and make strides in her academic career.

United We Prepare: Strengthening Community Resilience Through Partnership

Valley of the Sun United Way is one of 14 local United Ways nationwide participating in United We Prepare, with support from Verizon.

 

Stories of Mighty Change | UMOM New Day Centers – Karen’s Story

Karen, a single mother escaping 12 years of domestic abuse, had nowhere safe to go with her children. With the help of Valley of the Sun United Way and UMOM New Day Centers, she was able to rewrite her future.

Blue Cross Blue Shield employee holding a "We are Mighty Changemakers" sign at AZ Blue in Action.
Creating a culture of impact through corporate volunteer engagement

Connection and compassion matter now more than ever and partnerships with companies like Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, American Express and PetSmart reveal a deep, undeniable truth: when businesses and nonprofits unite, they become a powerful influence for social change.

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Valley of the Sun United Way awards Fair Chance grant funding

Valley of the Sun United Way announced today that seven nonprofit organizations received a total of $120,000 in grant funding to advance Fair Chance programs and initiatives for justice-impacted individuals.

United Way Literacy Hubs We Are United Breakfast 2025
We Are United Breakfast Brings Together Community, Donors, Partners and Volunteers to Highlight Mighty Change

Valley of the Sun United Way hosted the 2025 We Are United Breakfast, celebrating Literacy Hubs and bringing together over 500 corporate partners, nonprofit organizations and community leaders.

Lattie Coor School’s Award-Winning Literacy Hub Featured at Valley of the Sun United Way’s Annual We Are United Breakfast

Literacy Hubs are community-based spaces designed to close the literacy gap by providing students and families with critical reading support, tutoring, and engagement opportunities for children from birth to third grade.

Stories of Mighty Change | Arizona Career Pathways – Amanda’s Story

Amanda was a single mother struggling to raise her three young children after the death of their father. As a dental assistant earning $45,000 annually, she knew she needed to upskill to earn a livable wage for her single-income family of four. With the help of Arizona Career Pathways, she enrolled in Phoenix College’s Dental Hygiene program.

Literacy Hub at Lattie Coor School can be directly tied to increased test scores

The Literacy Hub at Lattie Coor School is one way United Way and its partners are meeting the community where they are to address inequities and needs.

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