GIVING NEVER GIVES UP
Uniting the Valley for 100 Years
A Century of Local Impact
For 100 years, you have been at the heart of community impact in Maricopa County. Because of your partnership, urgent challenges have been met with bold solutions, and together we’ve worked to create a future where every child, family, and individual is healthy, has a safe place to live, and has every opportunity to succeed in school, in work and in life.
This year, we’re honoring our legacy and every person, company, and community partner who joined us along the way. Thank you for standing with us and with our community.
“Together we have built a rich legacy of service, leadership and impact. We invite you to help us shape the next hundred years because giving never gives up.”
Carla Vargas Jasa
President and CEO
Valley of the Sun United Way
Sponsorships and Activations
As we celebrate our 100th Anniversary, your company has the opportunity to stand alongside us, honoring a century of impact while helping shape the future.
On Saturday, October 25, we’ll unite across Maricopa County for a Day of Action, a chance for neighbors, families, coworkers, and friends to roll up their sleeves and make a difference together.
100 Years. 100 Stories.
For 100 years, Valley of the Sun United Way’s success has been built by you—the volunteers, donors, advocates, and leaders who make our work possible. Hear directly from our community about what impact looks like firsthand.
Valley of the Sun United Way’s partnership with Camp Catanese guides a young man to achieve his dreams of attending college and breaking generational barriers.
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.
Valley of the Sun United Way’s partnership with Duet: Partners in Health and Aging supports a grandmother turned sole caregiver.
Hear from local principal, Erika Mancilla, about how our Literacy Hubs are changing lives at school and at home.
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.
Valley of the Sun United Way’s partnership with A New Leaf helps a mother of four after suddenly becoming a single parent while facing homelessness.
Learn more about Myene’s story, one of our Pathways to Economic Opportunity program participants.
We decided to ask our partners at Blue Cross Blue Shield, “What is your ‘WHY’ behind volunteerism?”
Raquel, who is the CEO of Atabey Outdoors creates experiences for BIPOC girls ages 8-12 by connecting them to the healing power of nature. Through free outdoor activities, Atabey Outdoors opens spaces and experiences these young girls may not otherwise access – while also supporting their mental health, wellbeing, and sense of belonging in a community of girls just like them.
For many years, the City of Avondale has been one of our most dedicated partners. This is the story of a longtime Avondale resident and donor, Abril Ruiz-Ortega. Once receiving help, she now gives back so others can find support and stability.
A behind-the-scenes look at how a simple kit becomes a lifeline during Arizona’s deadliest season.
Amanda’s story highlights the importance of community support in the development of young individuals in Maricopa County as they enter the workforce.
Valley of the Sun United Way’s Mighty Families program, in partnership with Chicanos Por La Causa, helps a family of five stay in their home after falling on hard times.
Valley of the Sun United Way is proud to be a part of United We Prepare, a local and nationwide effort towards disaster preparedness. We asked the ASU Changemakers Club, “Why is it important to help with heat relief?”
We’re proud to support organizations like Village 360, owned by Boneca, a community-based hub focused on providing essential resources and healing for youth and families facing cancer.
At Valley of the Sun United Way, one of our main priorities is guiding youth as they achieve their dreams and unlock their highest potential. We asked youth in OUR community “What do you want to be when you grow up?”
At Valley of the Sun United Way, we’re proud to support programs that create brighter futures through early literacy.
Women United is a premier global network of 55,000+ people engaged in philanthropy who represent United Ways from across the country, all dedicated to effecting change in their local communities.
VSUW is bringing together key stakeholders, including more than 100 nonprofit organizations. One of those nonprofit partners is UMOM New Day Centers who supported Felicia and her daughter, Sapphira.
Why does our annual initiative, Stuff the Bus, matter? Hear directly from CW7’s Teresa Strasser and our Community Director of Education, Dawn Gerundo.
“Why do you support Valley of the Sun United Way?” We asked volunteers that exact question while they rolled up their sleeves at Stuff the Bus – and their answers said it all.
Learn more about Valley of the Sun United Way.
Valley of the Sun United Way’s Fair Chance Collaborative addresses the multi-dimensional needs of individuals in the Phoenix metropolitan area who have been involved with the justice system.
Valley of the Sun United Way is working with local nonprofits to make sure homebound older adults have access to healthcare services.
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.
We asked 7th and 8th graders here in The Valley, “Why is going to college important to you?”
From engineering to career opportunities, Camp Catanese gives students a summer camp experience AND access to achieving their dreams. That’s why we are honored to support this program, thanks to our partnership.
When Lesai first joined the Literacy Hub in kindergarten, he faced more challenges than most, until he joined our Literacy Hub at his school with his grandmother.
Hear directly from Arizona State University President, Dr. Michael Crow, and ASU Athletics Director, Graham Rossini, on why it’s so important to support Valley of the Sun United Way.
Learn more about Iridian, one of our Loaned Executives from American Family Insurance, as she shares her “why” – why she became a Loaned Executive, and the “why” behind her dedication and hard work.
Valley of the Sun United Way’s partnership with St. Mary’s Food Banks provides a justice-impacted individual with workforce development skills and the chance to rewrite her future.
Your Story Is Our Story
Do you have a story to tell? Were you helped by a United Way program? Did you give back through a workplace campaign, volunteer project, or community initiative? Share your story with us!
Help Shape the Next Century of Impact
You have stood with our community through pandemics, disasters, and everyday emergencies. And now, as needs to continue to grow, your continued support is vital.
This work is only possible because of your generosity and belief in our mission. We look forward to shaping the next century of impact together.
