United Way Media & Press Kit

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.

The Literacy Hub at Lattie Coor School is one way United Way and its partners are meeting the community where they are to address inequities and needs.

Valley of the Sun United Way is pleased to announce the opening of its 2025-2026 request for proposals for eligible nonprofits, schools and other community organizations operating throughout Maricopa County.

On January 13, nearly 200 partners came together for our annual MC2026 Scorecard report event, part of our promise to provide community-level data of our collective efforts to achieve Mighty Change throughout Maricopa County.

Addressing food insecurity requires collaboration with community partners in meeting immediate needs, while developing long-term solutions.

Expanding on employees’ current skill sets and allowing them to grow into new roles can improve financial returns

Promoting regular attendance to reduce chronic absenteeism continues to be top initiative for improving educational outcomes

Announcement marks third year of funding by the NBA Foundation in support of Valley women.

Our outstanding Board of Directors guide our strategy, govern our policies and provide fiduciary oversight, all while ensuring we reflect and represent the community we serve.

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.

2024 annual Point-In-Time Count report indicates positive shifts in homelessness statistics.