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Bench and Bar

The Bench and Bar Donor Circle is comprised of Tocqueville Society members in the legal profession who are giving back to our community through a collective voice.

Michael Bidwill

Arizona Cardinals

David Bixby

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP

Drew Brown

DMB

José Cárdenas

Arizona State University

Shannon Clark

Gallagher & Kennedy

DOUGLAS CURRAULT

Freeport-McMoRan

Barb Dawson

Snell & Wilmer

Kyle Day

Snell & Wilmer

Mike Donahey

Snell & Wilmer

Matt Feeney

Snell & Wilmer

Michele Feeney

Michele M. Feeney, L.L.C.

Colleen Gautam

Community Leader

Greg Gautam

Snell & Wilmer

Jeff Guldner

Pinnacle West/APS

Chuck Hauff

Snell & Wilmer

Jerry Hirsch

The Lodestar Foundation

Brad Martorana

Snell & Wilmer

David Nigro

Snell & Wilmer

Prescott Pohl

Snell & Wilmer

Jody Pokorski

Snell & Wilmer

Deanna Salazar

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

Byron Sarhangian

Snell & Wilmer

Luke Narducci

Snell & Wilmer

Jeff Scudder

Snell & Wilmer

Dave Sparentall

Snell & Wilmer

Bill Staudenmaier

Snell & Wilmer

Heidi Staudenmaier

Snell & Wilmer

Garth Stevens

Snell & Wilmer

Jennifer Holsman Tetreault

TPI Composites, Inc.

Steve Wheeler

Community Leader,
Retired APS Executive Vice President

Create Lasting Change in Our Community

See how we are creating Mighty Change in our community alongside our nonprofit and corporate partners:

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.

Valley of the Sun United Way announces FY26 request for proposals

Valley of the Sun United Way is pleased to announce the opening of its 2025-2026 request for proposals for eligible nonprofits, schools and other community organizations operating throughout Maricopa County.

MC2026 Annual Scorecard Event

On January 13, nearly 200 partners came together for our annual MC2026 Scorecard report event, part of our promise to provide community-level data of our collective efforts to achieve Mighty Change throughout Maricopa County.

Using Social Media to Connect and Enhance Partnerships

Maximize visibility and brand recognition through social media to bolster sales or fundraising efforts, increase awareness and garner a larger audience for activating community support.

Reducing Food Insecurity Takes a Multifaceted Approach

Addressing food insecurity requires collaboration with community partners in meeting immediate needs, while developing long-term solutions.

Upskilling Employees Is an Investment in Company Growth, Success

Expanding on employees’ current skill sets and allowing them to grow into new roles can improve financial returns

Valley of the Sun United Way brings together community partners, provides online toolkit and resources to tackle chronic absenteeism

Promoting regular attendance to reduce chronic absenteeism continues to be top initiative for improving educational outcomes

Valley of the Sun United Way receives grant from NBA Foundation to support workforce development, mentorships for Black and Latina women

Announcement marks third year of funding by the NBA Foundation in support of Valley women.

Our Board of Directors represents our community and our supporters. They represent YOU!

Our outstanding Board of Directors guide our strategy, govern our policies and provide fiduciary oversight, all while ensuring we reflect and represent the community we serve.

Stories of Mighty Change | Mighty Families—Diamond’s Story

With the end of her Section 8 housing lease drawing near and nothing available to transition into, Diamond and her children found themselves with no options, nowhere to go and on the verge of homelessness.

Annual Point-In-Time Count shows slight decline in homelessness, more people accessing shelter services

2024 annual Point-In-Time Count report indicates positive shifts in homelessness statistics.

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