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Translate Donate Our Work Mighty Change 2026HealthHousing & HomelessnessEducationWorkforce Development MC2026 Scorecard Get Involved Volunteer Ways to Give Join a Group Join a Coalition Advocate Employee Campaign Managers Get Help ResourcesLeadership Ethics and Accountability Press Kit Frequently Asked Questions Careers Contact Us Working With United Way MacKenzie Scott Drop Spot Facility and Conference Rooms Publications Hall of Gratitude News Donate Be a FORCE for Mighty Change Learn More United We Vote Your 2024 Arizona Voting Guide Join Valley of the Sun United Way in making a difference by exercising your right to vote. Together, we will amplify our voices and shape a brighter, more equitable future for all. Learn More " Everyone deserves to live in a society where they feel safe, respected and protected. We can, and must, do better to guarantee the human rights, freedom and the ability to succeed of every person." Carla Vargas Jasa President & CEO Valley of the Sun United Way Creating Mighty Change We cannot beat today’s issues with yesterday’s thinking. Change demands bold new solutions. Therefore, we are redeploying our energies and realigning our resources and partners to drive Mighty Change in our community. Together, we tackle the systemic, interrelated issues 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. Here is where we are focusing our efforts: Health Learn More Housing & Homelessness Learn More Education Learn More Workforce Development Learn More Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Access and Inclusion In 2020, together, our Board of Directors and staff developed the following Diversity, Equity, Access and Inclusion (DEAI) Vision to guide our organization and the work of MC2026 on behalf of our community. Inequities are deeply ingrained and systemically upheld. Our work is generational, and no lasting change happens overnight. We will dig deep, confront issues with honesty and take the difficult steps every day to accomplish these goals. Over time and with sustained effort, as the principles of DEAI integrate into all elements of how Valley of the Sun United Way functions, we will shift our organizational culture, ensuring both internal and external work filters through a DEAI lens. We will stand in solidarity with community members and partner with other organizations calling for systemic change to address racial disparities in our community and across our nation. We will lead by example, sharing best practices, learnings, as well as remaining open to listening and learning from others. Investing long term in DEAI is our duty to the diverse communities we serve. Proving our sustained commitment to equity and inclusion we will build trust with those communities, and reshape the public narratives surrounding our organizational impacts. We will model the importance of starting with self to create the change we want to see for our sector and society. As a 95-year-old organization and demonstrated community leader, we plan to showcase that progress and change are absolutely possible, no matter the size, age, or history of any entity. Thank you, Corporate Partners! We couldn’t do it without you! Our corporate partners work with us to create a stronger community by launching workplace campaigns, advocating, and volunteering their time and talent. By supporting Mighty Change, companies are sending a powerful message to employees and customers that care about the place they call home and want to help make a difference. Taking the lead is our Million Dollar Corporate Circle, the partners that impact our community with a commitment of more than $1 million annually: APS, Edward Jones, Freeport-McMoRan, Inc., QuikTrip, and SRP. 01 Get Involved Ways to Give By supporting Valley of the Sun United Way, you’re helping thousands of residents get the tools they need to succeed. Learn More → 02 Get Involved Volunteer Opportunities in Phoenix There are many different ways you can improve the lives of people around you. Learn More → 03 Get Involved Advocate Sometimes the most powerful way to get involved is to speak up. Learn More → 04 Get Involved Join a Group One of the best ways to create Mighty Change alongside Valley of the Sun United Way is to join an affinity group. Learn More → What We’re Up To John Graham steps aside as board chair of Valley of the Sun United Way There is a big changing of the guard in the works at Valley of the Sun United Way, one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit organizations, as longtime board chair John Graham steps down. Learn More → We Are United Breakfast brings together donors, corporate and nonprofit partners to support Mighty Change In April 2024, Valley of the Sun United Way hosted its annual We Are United Breakfast . This event brought together more than 700 community members for an UNSTOPPABLE morning. Learn More → Valley of the Sun United Way launches new ‘Fair Chance Collaborative;’ catalyzed by $500,000 JPMorgan Chase Foundation grant The new Collaborative will build off existing efforts and explore comprehensive and interconnected Fair Chance approaches. Learn More → Creating ‘Mighty Change’ while Empowering Women and Families 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. Learn More → Three Valley United Way women leaders named finalists for top industry awards Valley of the Sun United Way announced three of its women leadership team members are finalists for local business awards in their respective industries. Learn More → Remembering Our Friend, Robin Reed We all lost a friend last week. Even if you didn’t know Robin Reed personally, I promise he was pulling for you as he poured every ounce of his wisdom, positivity and selflessness into our community. Learn More → Celebrating Hispanic heritage and culture is good for business and good for our community While Latinos contribute all year long, Hispanic Heritage month is a special recognition of the strong, consistent economic drivers within our community. Learn More → Valley of the Sun United Way receives $475,000 grant to address chronic absenteeism in Maricopa County schools Valley of the Sun United Way has been awarded a $475,000 grant that will be distributed over the next three years from the Helios Education Foundation. Learn More → Valley of the Sun United Way appoints new chief community development and engagement officer Valley of the Sun United Way announced Emma Garcia is taking the role of chief community development and engagement officer. Learn More → Valley of the Sun United Way board member named vice chair of United Way Worldwide’s Women United Global Leadership Council Valley executive named vice chair of United Way Worldwide’s Women United Global Leadership Council Learn More → APS employees creating ‘Mighty Change’ with Valley of the Sun United Way Every year, APS partners with organizations throughout the state, including with Valley of the Sun United Way, to support Arizona’s economic growth and prosperity. Learn More → Valley of the Sun United Way announces $9.3 million in grant funding for Maricopa County nonprofit organizations and schools Valley of the Sun United Way invests 9.3 million dollars in 101 nonprofit organizations and schools in Maricopa County. Learn More → Leave this field blank Impact Straight to Your Inbox Sign up to receive Mighty updates and opportunities By clicking Submit you agree to receive email communications from Valley of the Sun United Way. You also agree to our Privacy Policy . 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