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** Valley of the Sun United Way launches new ‘Fair Chance Collaborative;’ catalyzed by $500,000 JPMorgan Chase Foundation grant
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Valley of the Sun United Way is forming a new Fair Chance Collaborative to help address the multi-dimensional needs of individuals in the Phoenix metropolitan area who have been involved with the justice system. The Collaborative was catalyzed by a $500,000 investment from the JPMorgan Chase Foundation ([link removed]) .
The new Collaborative will build off existing efforts and explore comprehensive and interconnected Fair Chance approaches, including job training, placement, hiring and retention, as well as resources for housing, healthcare, financial health, entrepreneurial training and other needs of justice-involved individuals.
Initial goals include providing technical assistance to nonprofits that assist justice-involved individuals as well as to employers working to increase Fair Chance hiring and retention. The Collaborative will bring together employers, Fair Chance service providers, educational institutions, public and government stakeholders, community leaders, justice-serving individuals and other key stakeholders.
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** Creating ‘Mighty Change’ while empowering women and families
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Valley of the Sun United Way is bringing together key stakeholders, including more than 100 nonprofit organizations, to collaborate on its five-year plan for Mighty Change ([link removed]) to address the community’s greatest challenges in education, housing and homeless, health and hunger, and workforce development.
“Creating Mighty Change is so much greater than any one person or single organization—it takes an entire community and strong partners,” said Emma Garcia, chief community development and engagement officer at Valley of the Sun United Way.
One of those nonprofit partners is UMOM New Day Centers ([link removed]) who supported Felicia and her daughter, Sapphira.
Felicia's journey wasn't always smooth, but today, she's overjoyed to have signed the lease for her new apartment. It was a long road to get to her new home, one that has been filled with both challenges and change.
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** New tax credit donation maximums for 2024!
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Taxes can be complicated. Making a difference in your community doesn’t have to be. When you donate to Valley of the Sun United Way through the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit, you can get your donation amount back in your state tax return!
The maximum credit donation amount for 2023:
$421 single, married filing separate or head of household; $841 married filing joint.
The maximum credit donation amount for 2024:
$470 single, married filing separate or head of household; $938 married filing joint.
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** Upcoming events and volunteer opportunities
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** Support Our Super Heroes! | Monday, April 22, 2024
Educator Appreciation Event
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In honor of Educator Appreciation Week and in partnership with City of Phoenix, Read On Southwest Valley, Read On Phoenix, and Million Dollar Teacher Project, we invite you to join us in supporting our super heroes!
Projects will include crafting and poster-making, virtual thank you cards, a video recording for Million Dollar Teacher's Project, QR code bundling, and assembling Boxes of Love.
Morning shift ([link removed]*0) | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Afternoon shift ([link removed]*0) | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
** Project Connect | Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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Volunteers are needed to support Project Connect in Tempe, Arizona on April 23. Hosted by Keys to Change, this semi-monthly event acts as a travelling one-stop-shop for individuals experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, homelessness or housing insecurity.
Volunteer roles include guest guide, safe day storage assistant, guest experience support, and provider liaison.
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** We Are United Breakfast | Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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Join us on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown for our annual community fundraising breakfast! To learn more about the We Are United Breakfast and available sponsorship opportunities, please visit the event page.
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** Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities
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We make it simple for you to be a part of the solution, providing ongoing volunteer engagement throughout the year.
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** Students’ Chronic Absenteeism Is a Growing Issue ([link removed])
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** inBusiness
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** Most Influential Minority Business Leaders in Arizona ([link removed])
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** AZBusiness Magazine
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** Here are the finalists for the Greater Phoenix Chamber 2024 Impact Awards ([link removed])
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** AZ Big Media
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