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Valley of the Sun United Way receives grant from NBA Foundation

Valley of the Sun United Way recently announced a $210,000 grant by the NBA Foundation in support of Valley of the Sun United Way’s Pathways to Economic Opportunity program that supports young Black and Latina women throughout Maricopa County.

Pathways to Economic Opportunity works with Black and Latina women ages 16-29 to close the gender and race wealth gaps by providing job-skills training and upskilling, access to mentorships, internships and apprenticeships, financial literacy workshops and other opportunities. Led by Valley of the Sun United Way, the program is facilitated in partnership with Chicanos Por La Causa, the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation, Pipeline AZ, Year Up Arizona and YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix.

The Pathways to Economic Opportunity program team is currently recruiting for mentors and mentees for the upcoming 2024-2025 cohort.

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August is National

Make-A-Will Month!

This August, Valley of the Sun United Way is proud to offer you a Will-writing tool, empowering you to create this important document completely free of charge.

Everyone needs a Will, no matter how old you are. A Will not only provides for your family’s future but is also a powerful way to create a permanent legacy for the causes that are important to you.

Write your free Will today to protect your loved ones and your community for generations to come. It only takes about 20 minutes to write your Will, but your legacy will last forever.

Create My Free Will

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Engage with YOUR Community

Join Valley of the Sun United Way for our annual Day of Action on Saturday, October 26 and lend a hand to make a difference! This year, we've set an ambitious goal to positively impact as many lives as possible through a single day of service.

Volunteer projects will span a variety of activities, from sprucing up local schools and building community gardens to assembling kits and more.

Pre-Register Today!

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Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

Community Book-in-a-Bag | Thursday, September 26

Join us at our office as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. This book-in-a-bag build will feature books written or illustrated by Latino authors, highlighting stories that celebrate Hispanic culture.

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Project Connect | Thursday, September 26

On September 26th, join Keys to Change in Avondale for Project Connect, a semi-monthly event that serves as a mobile one-stop-shop for individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness and housing insecurity. Volunteers are needed to fill roles such as Guest Guide, Guest Experience Support, and Provider Liaison.

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