Our Work

Valley of the Sun United Way envisions a community where every child, family and individual is healthy, has a safe place to live, and has every opportunity to succeed in school, in life and in work.

Our Aspirations

We can’t beat today’s issues with yesterday’s thinking. Change demands bold new solutions. So, we’re redeploying our energies and realigning our resources and partners to drive Mighty Change in our community. Together, we tackle the systemic, interrelated issues that are holding us back to create more opportunity and access throughout the Valley. Progress will be tracked and reported annually, and we will change courses as needed to stay focused on the right programs and solutions to reach our goals.

Our Focus

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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.

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.

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