Valley of the Sun United Way

In Phoenix, Valley of the Sun United Way is a community and social services organization serving Maricopa County. It brings together residents, businesses, and nonprofits to address education, housing and homelessness, health and food access, and workforce development. Its work includes identifying community needs, convening partners, investing in solutions, and mobilizing people and resources. Programs and partnerships support tutoring and academic assistance, emergency food access, housing and homelessness prevention, and medical and mental health services. Residents can take part through giving, volunteer opportunities, advocacy, and affinity groups. The organization also works with businesses through workplace giving, volunteerism, advocacy, and strategic partnerships. It connects schools, families, municipalities, literacy organizations, and community partners through collaborative efforts such as Community Literacy Hubs.