2011 In the News Archives

• 12/27/11 - The Arizona Republic
  Phoenix man off the street, sober and full of hope

  This story highlights Marty Moritz, a formerly chronically homeless man who was able to pull himself out of homelessness by participating in Valley of the Sun United Way's Permanent Supportive Housing project in Tempe. Marty describes how this program's vital support services helped him stabilize his life and find a regular job.

• 12/27/11 - The Arizona Republic
  Please think about giving 1 more gift to 'Season for Sharing'

  This article urges readers to give to "Season for Sharing," the annual holiday campaign of The Arizona Republic and 12 News, which raises money to support a wide range of agencies, like Valley of the Sun United Way (VSUW). Last Year, VSUW utilized Season for Sharing funding to provide developmental assessments and School Readiness Kits to preschool children, and mentoring and after-school programs to youth.

• 12/16/11 - East Valley Tribune
  One-stop, one-on-one Mesa event aims to help homeless

  Valley of the Sun United Way's Project Connect event in Mesa drew 300 homeless individuals and people at risk of becoming homeless who were able to access more than 30 agencies in one place. This monthly event helps individuals experiencing homelessness get more service in a few hours than they could on their own over the course of days, or even weeks.

• 11/24/11 - The Arizona Republic
  Phoenix-area volunteers sustain a season for giving

  Some Valley residents volunteer year-round; others find the holiday season moves them to dedicate even more time to their causes. This article highlights the volunteer experiences of Valley residents and provides information on holiday volunteer opportunities like Valley of the Sun United Way’s Dec. 15 Project Connect.

• 11/17/11 - East Valley Tribune
  Groups aim to help many this holiday

  The Stockyards Restaurant, Valley of the Sun United Way, Rock Springs Pies, The Celebrity Theater and the Arizona Centennial Chopper will sponsor a turkey drive benefiting St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance.

• 11/08/11 - CBS 5
  Students do fitness drills with top athletes

  The Arizona Cardinals helped local youth in the name of education by bringing the fun at a fitness camp, the Hometown Huddle, for students at Michael Anderson School in Avondale in collaboration with Valley of the Sun United Way and other sponsors.

• 11/02/11 - The Arizona Republic
  Peoria school and community leaders raise money for United Way with 'Pull the Bus' competition

  Peoria school and community leaders raised nearly $2,000 for Valley of the Sun United Way by conducting a “Pull the Bus” fundraiser competition to pull a 3.5-ton school bus.

• 10/22/11 - Surprise Today
  United Way program gives homeless help

  In just one day, dozens of homeless individuals and families began the road to recovery through Valley of the Sun United Way’s Project Connect in Surprise. The event provides homeless individuals immediate access to vital human services.