Health
We remove barriers to ensure everyone in our community is healthy, with a focus on access to food and health care.
GOING PLACES WITH THE GARNERS
Homebound seniors, like Martha and Louise Garner, are often forced to skip doctor visits simply because they have no way to get there. Valley of the Sun United Way is working with local nonprofit, Duet, to make sure everyone has access to healthcare. Martha and Louise have been using Duet’s services for almost a year. Volunteers drive them to and from their doctor’s appointments free-of-charge. Donating to Valley of the Sun United Way helps seniors, like Martha and Louise, live a healthy and happy life.
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 severe public health threat from extreme heat. The page provides essential information on how to stay safe during extreme heat. It also offers links to official health agencies, assistance programs and ways to get involved.
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.
