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Donor Circle

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The Bench and Bar Donor Circle is comprised of Tocqueville Society members in the legal profession who are giving back to our community through a collective voice.


For more information about how to support Valley of the Sun United Way through the Tocqueville Society, please contact Jhenifer Shipe, Director of Major Gifts and Donor Engagement at jshipe@vsuw.org or 602.708.3546.

Founding Members

Michael Bidwill

Arizona Cardinals


David Bixby

Banner Health SVP/GC


Drew Brown

DMB


Shannon Clark

Gallagher & Kennedy


Barb Dawson

Snell & Wilmer


Matt Feeney

Snell & Wilmer


Michele Feeney

Michele M. Feeney, L.L.C.


Colleen Gautam

Valley of the Sun United Way

Greg Gautam

Snell & Wilmer


Jeff Guldner

Pinnacle West/APS


Bill Hayden

Snell & Wilmer


Jennifer Holsman Tetreault

US Foods


Mike Kennedy

Gallagher & Kennedy

1950 - 2021


Mike Marrie

Snell & Wilmer


Luke Narducci

Snell & Wilmer


Jody Pokorski

Snell & Wilmer

Deanna Salazar

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona


Byron Sarhangian

Snell & Wilmer


Jeff Scudder

Snell & Wilmer


Bob Smith

Pinnacle West/APS


Dave Sprentall

Snell & Wilmer


Bill Staudenmaier

Snell & Wilmer


Steve Wheeler

Community Leader, Retired APS Executive Vice President

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John Graham steps aside as board chair of Valley of the Sun United Way

There is a big changing of the guard in the works at Valley of the Sun United Way, one of Arizona's largest nonprofit organizations, as longtime board chair John Graham steps down.

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We Are United Breakfast brings together donors, corporate and nonprofit partners to support Mighty Change

In April 2024, Valley of the Sun United Way hosted its annual We Are United Breakfast. This event brought together more than 700 community members for an UNSTOPPABLE morning.

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Valley of the Sun United Way launches new ‘Fair Chance Collaborative;’ catalyzed by $500,000 JPMorgan Chase Foundation grant

The new Collaborative will build off existing efforts and explore comprehensive and interconnected Fair Chance approaches.

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Creating ‘Mighty Change’ while Empowering Women and Families

VSUW is bringing together key stakeholders, including more than 100 nonprofit organizations. One of those nonprofit partners is UMOM New Day Centers who supported Felicia and her daughter, Sapphira.

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Three Valley United Way women leaders named finalists for top industry awards

Valley of the Sun United Way announced three of its women leadership team members are finalists for local business awards in their respective industries.

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Remembering Our Friend, Robin Reed

We all lost a friend last week. Even if you didn’t know Robin Reed personally, I promise he was pulling for you as he poured every ounce of his wisdom, positivity and selflessness into our community.

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Celebrating Hispanic heritage and culture is good for business and good for our community

While Latinos contribute all year long, Hispanic Heritage month is a special recognition of the strong, consistent economic drivers within our community.

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Valley of the Sun United Way receives $475,000 grant to address chronic absenteeism in Maricopa County schools

Valley of the Sun United Way has been awarded a $475,000 grant that will be distributed over the next three years from the Helios Education Foundation.

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Valley of the Sun United Way appoints new chief community development and engagement officer

Valley of the Sun United Way announced Emma Garcia is taking the role of chief community development and engagement officer.

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Valley of the Sun United Way board member named vice chair of United Way Worldwide's Women United Global Leadership Council

Valley executive named vice chair of United Way Worldwide’s Women United Global Leadership Council

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APS employees creating ‘Mighty Change’ with Valley of the Sun United Way

Every year, APS partners with organizations throughout the state, including with Valley of the Sun United Way, to support Arizona’s economic growth and prosperity.

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Valley of the Sun United Way announces $9.3 million in grant funding for Maricopa County nonprofit organizations and schools

Valley of the Sun United Way invests 9.3 million dollars in 101 nonprofit organizations and schools in Maricopa County.

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