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Women United Takes Action to Decrease Food Insecurity

Women United members, along with friends and family, are receiving a MIGHTY BIG thank you from Valley of the Sun United Way for assembling 1,500 Pantry Packs in a record-breaking 51 minutes!

One in five children experiences hunger and is unsure of where their next meal is coming from. To address this challenge, Women United members came together last month to build Pantry Packs, which include a set menu of shelf-stable pantry items that help families stretch their food dollars.

Valley of the Sun United Way supplies the packs and partners with local schools to help identify families that have the highest need. Pantry Packs are distributed throughout the Valley, getting into the hands of children and families who need them the most.

On behalf of all of us at Valley of the Sun United Way, THANK YOU! Together, we are making progress toward our Bold Goal of decreasing food insecurity in Maricopa County by 50%.

Meet Our New Leadership Giving Manager

We are excited to introduce Nadine Lemmons as our new leadership giving manager. In this position, Nadine will be responsible for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of leadership donors who contribute $1,000 to $9,999 annually through personal engagement and initiatives including Valley of the Sun United Way’s Women United affinity group.

Prior to relocating to Arizona in 2022, Nadine was a college educator for 19 years in the Washington State Community College system, teaching and leading in the business and IT department. Nadine has earned an MBA from Marylhurst University in Oregon and is nearly done with a doctorate in education focused on organizational leadership from Concordia University Chicago.

With Nadine’s breadth of knowledge and prior experience serving as an executive board member and co-treasurer for United Way of Cowlitz & Wahkiakum Counties in Washington, she will be utilizing data-driven and donor-centric strategies to build relationships among leadership donors and create engagement opportunities throughout the year.

Nadine has a passion for all things sports and enjoys reading. Her newest love and joy comes from her (other) new role: Grandma!

Nadine looks forward to meeting you and creating Mighty Change within our community! She can be reached at (602) 708-3546 or [email protected].

Celebrating the Achievements of Our Amazing Women United Members!

Congratulations to Bobbie Fox for her recent recognition as Arizona Corporate Counsel Private Company Counsel of the Year. This award is presented in partnership between the Association of Corporate Counsel, State Bar of Arizona, and AZ Business magazine. Bobbie currently serves as vice president of legal and compliance of CopperPoint Insurance Companies.

We’d like to extend further congratulations to Jenny Holsman Tetreault and Carla Snyder for their recent recognition as one of Phoenix Business Journal’s 2024 Outstanding Women in Business. This year’s roster spotlights 26 accomplished female executives for their achievements in business.

Jenny currently serves as vice president and associate general counsel of TPI Composites. She is also currently serving as the vice chair of the United Way Worldwide’s Women United Global Leadership Council. Learn more about what Jenny does for our community.

Carla currently serves as chief igniter and CEO of Impact Transformation LLC. She has previously served as director of corporate and community partnerships at Valley of the Sun United Way. Learn more about what Carla does for our community.

Please join us in congratulating Bobbie, Jenny and Carla! If you know of any other Women United members receiving awards or being recognized in their respective industry, please share with Nadine at [email protected] so that we may all celebrate together!

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

Heat Relief Kit Build | Friday, May 31, 2024

As temperatures climb, so does the urgency to shield our community from scorching triple-digit heat. Let's rally together for a Heat Relief Kit build to ensure we can provide items such such as sunscreen, lip balm, a reusable water bottle, a cooling towel, and more to individuals and families across the Valley.

Sign-up today | Donate to the Summer Heat Relief Campaign

Pride Month Community Build | Friday, June 14, 2024

Let's take a trip down memory lane this Pride Month! Join us as we celebrate our LGBTQ+ community. Together, we'll craft friendship bracelets and encouragement cards, spreading love, support, and inclusion just like those summer camp days.

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Check Out Other Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

We make it simple for you, your family, your friends and your coworkers to be a part of community solutions by providing ongoing volunteer engagement throughout the year.  

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Questions?

Contact Nadine Lemmons at (602) 708-3546 or [email protected]