In the News

2011 In the News Archives

  • 12/27/11 - The Arizona Republic

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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 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

    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.

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