A Statement from our President & CEO
Valley of the Sun United Way will stand in solidarity with community members and other organizations calling for systemic change to address racial disparities in our community and across our nation. United, we must eliminate the systemic inequities and injustices that endanger the dignity, futures and sadly, the lives of people in our community. Everyone deserves to live in a society where they feel safe, respected, and protected. We can, and must, do better to guarantee the human rights and freedom of every person.
I don’t have all the answers, but here’s what I can promise:
United Way will start by looking inwardly at our own diversity, equity and inclusion practices with our Board of Directors and staff. We’ll seek opportunities to use our vehicles and platforms to amplify the voices that must be heard and counted. And, we’ll deepen our dialogue with community leaders, nonprofit partners and our community to determine United Way’s best role in forward-looking solutions.
The way forward includes all of us. Now, more than ever, we must LIVE UNITED.
Carla Vargas Jasa
CEO & President, Valley of the Sun United Way
Help ACTIVATE the Community!
United Way belongs to our community and our number one focus is to nimbly and effectively respond to, and develop solutions for, our Valley’s most pressing needs. We will ACTIVATE resources, ACTIVATE corporate and nonprofit partners, ACTIVATE change, ACTIVATE hope, and provide real solutions to the immediate and evolving needs of our community.
Learn MoreActivating Change
Kids
By working with partners to address the digital divide, we ensure every student in the Valley has equal access to a quality education whether that’s at home or in a physical classroom.
Families
United, we help hard-working families achieve stability and success.
Neighborhoods
By partnering with leaders and residents in local communities, we can build long-term solutions to the issues our community tells us are most vital.
COVID-19 Community Response Report
View Valley of the Sun United Way's comprehensive COVID-19 community response report.
View reportGive an In-Kind Donation
During these unprecedented times, we are committed to supporting urgent and emerging needs of Valley families and individuals, and the nonprofits serving them. With an in-kind donation, you can quickly provide support to areas of the highest need in our community. View the items our nonprofit partners are in need of by visiting the links below.
Maricopa County Funeral Assistance Program:
Maricopa County Funeral Assistance program provides help for grieving families who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and have recently lost a loved one. Through the program, families can qualify for up to $1,200 to be applied to burial or cremation services at a participating licensed funeral home. Losing a loved is especially difficult for Maricopa County residents who are also dealing with the financial burdens of COVID-19-related furloughs, work layoffs, reductions in pay, unemployment and other personal hardships. The program helps cover the costs of burial or cremation services during these difficult times.
Maricopa County Funeral Assistance program is available between 8 AM-5 PM, Monday through Friday (except holidays). To apply, please email us at funeralassistance@vsuw.org or call 602.240.6384.
Thank you
to our United for the Valley COVID-19 Fund lead donors
Chip and Daryl Weil
Connie Moore
Craig and Susan Bruya
David Bixby
David Lueth
Don and Dorothea Smith
Douglas Davis
Drew and Laurie Brown
Ellen Kennedy
John and Kathleen Graham
John Strittmatter and Pat Ganser
Kathy and Jim Coover
Mark and Amy Schiavoni
Martin and Mary Aronson
Mike and Pat Welborn
Paul and Sharon Fannin
Phil and Nita Francis
Rick Kuhle
Roy and Nelda Brown
Sid and Flow Banwart
Steve and Ann Wheeler
Steve and Ardie Evans
Tom and Mary Sadvary
