Get Involved
We cannot create change alone. It takes you – our volunteers, donors, group members, and advocates – to make a difference. You can give, you can volunteer, you can be part of advocacy work, you can reach out to others….you tell us how you would like to be a force for change and we will help.
Give
There is no contribution too large or small. Your generous gift makes a real difference for children, families, and neighborhoods in Maricopa County.
Volunteer
We’re making it simple for you to be part of the solution! We’ll provide opportunities to be an activist where ever you are – at home, at work, at school. United Way is dedicated to taking action and we invite you to join us!
Join a Group
Our variety of affinity groups offer an opportunity to band together and fight for a more equitable future in a way that fits your lifestyle, from college students to young professionals, retirees, and everything in between.
Advocate
Learn about the issues surrounding poverty in our community and how we are working with local leaders to drive Mighty Change in our community. Contact your representatives to share your voice.
Join a Coalition or Action Team
Join Us Today!
Join a Valley of the Sun United Way (VSUW) Coalition aligned to our Mighty Change 2026 five-year strategic plan. Coalition members may serve on one or more of VSUW’s four community impact areas: Health, Housing & Homelessness, Education, and Workforce Development. With each Coalition there are multiple Action Teams focused on access, policy change, collaboration, equity, and professional development.
What We’re Up To
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.
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.
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.
