Health
We remove barriers to ensure everyone in our community is healthy, with a focus on access to food and health care.
CAI’LYNN’S SNACK BAG STORY
Cai’Lynn’s story is one example of how Valley of the Sun United Way is working to improve health outcomes for children across our community.
Through our Pantry Packs program, we help ensure kids have consistent access to basic nutrition, especially outside of school hours when meals may not be available. Each pack is filled with shelf-stable food items and sent home with students, helping support both the child and their family, so they have the food they need to stay healthy and ready to learn.
MC2026 GOALS
SOLUTIONS AT WORK
For children with limited access to food at home, school may be the only place they can get a nutritious meal. We believe in helping kids have a better relationship with food and more focus on their education, not their hunger.
Arizona faces a range of hazards, from extreme heat and wildfires to monsoon storms and power outages, that threaten the health and safety of our communities. Valley of the Sun United Way is working to help residents, families, and neighborhoods stay ready, respond effectively, and recover stronger when disaster strikes.
OUR HEALTH PARTNERS
Together with our health partners, which include food banks and delivery programs, senior nutrition and outreach services, behavioral health programs, cancer support, and school health services to name a few, we are working to improve the overall health of our community. These dedicated organizations focus on our shared health goals, developing strategies and initiatives that create meaningful and lasting impact.
All listed partners have received grant funding from Valley of the Sun United Way
Aster Aging
Banner Olive Branch Senior Center
Chicanos Por La Causa
Creighton Community Foundation
Desert Mission
Elaine
Helping Families In Need
Hushabye Nursery
notMykid
Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation
Solari
UMOM New Day Centers
United Food Bank
Waste Not
Wesley Community Center
World Hunger Ecumenical Arizona Task-Force
HOW WE CREATE MIGHTY CHANGE
Education
Closing opportunity gaps to ensure children read at grade level by 3rd grade and youth are prepared for educational success and employment.
