Tag: United Way of Northern Arizona

United Way of Northern Arizona — Raising A Generation of Readers

by Community Contributor • November 27, 2020 • Comments Off

Nationally, only 3 in 10 students entering the 4th grade are proficient readers.(1) That’s disheartening enough, but here’s the really scary statistic: children who aren’t reading proficiently by the 4th grade are four times more likely to drop out of high school.(2)

Instilling a love of reading is the key to success for our children. It’s the foundation upon which their education is built.

That’s why United Way of Northern Arizona (UWNA) is proud to partner with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library (DPIL) to make sure children in Coconino, Navajo and Apache counties discover the world of books in those critical years before they enter school.

United Way of Northern Arizona — Why Early Childhood Education is the ‘Golden Ticket’

by Community Contributor • November 6, 2020 • Comments Off

According to the Association for Supportive Child Care, almost 1 in 3 young children in Arizona live in poverty. More than half of low-income children are not prepared for kindergarten. That is not only a tragedy for the present; it means their, and our, future is at risk too.

Because the majority of children who start behind, stay behind. They are less likely to be ready for kindergarten or to read at grade level during elementary school; they have more behavioral issues; they have higher high school dropout rates; and without their diploma, their economic prospects are dimmed.

United Way of Northern Arizona — Priah Explains It All for You

by Community Contributor • October 29, 2020 • Comments Off

Sometimes as adults, we make things too complicated when they really are quite simple. Like why it’s so important to Live United.

That’s why we asked our friend (and United Way “spokes-kid”) Priah to break it all down and show how your donation to our Annual Campaign changes lives and makes our community stronger.

She has props. She has costumes. She thinks she needs a latte, but we’re not so sure we agree.

Take a break and enjoy this video!

United Way of Northern Arizona — In Times of Trouble, UWNA is There

by Community Contributor • October 22, 2020 • Comments Off

What do W. L. Gore & Associates, Wells Fargo, Northern Arizona University, Kinney Construction, Nestle Purina, the City of Flagstaff and Navajo County all have in common?

They are a handful of the companies and organizations that have lent their best and brightest to serve on the United Way of Northern Arizona Board of Directors.

This year we are proud to say that we have 100% participation by our 22-member board in this year’s Annual Campaign.

United Way of Northern Arizona — Why Give to the 2020 Annual Campaign?

by Community Contributor • October 15, 2020 • Comments Off

Why give to the United Way of Northern Arizona (UWNA) during the annual campaign? Because in this extraordinarily challenging year, your help is needed more than ever.

“United Way stepped up for our community as we’ve all dealt with the consequences of COVID-19,” says UWNA Board Chair Janet Dean in the video below. “Now we ‘re asking you to step up and help United Way during our annual campaign.”

United Way of Northern Arizona — COVID-19 Fund Providing Some Frozen Help

by Community Contributor • August 13, 2020 • Comments Off

Shortly after it became clear this spring that coronavirus was going to change life as we know it, the United Way of Northern Arizona created the COVID-19 Fund to help nonprofits as they addressed the pandemic.

Thanks to your generosity, UWNA has distributed more than $379,866 to local groups addressing the economic fallout from COVID-19. Typically these grants are for large, round numbers that help these groups as they deal with increased demand for basic needs.

But today we wanted to talk about a smaller, and very specific, grant that is changing lives in the Grand Canyon area: a check for $4,717.29 to the Grand Canyon Food Pantry.

United Way of Northern Arizona — The ‘Land of Inopportunity’

by Community Contributor • June 19, 2020 • Comments Off

A recent report from Save the Children further proves how location can profoundly affect a child’s prospects in this country, and why it is vital that we continue to Step Up for Our Youth in northern Arizona.

The report, called “The Land of Inopportunity,” is a part of the nonprofit’s annual evaluation of how children are faring around the globe. This year, however, Save the Children added a powerful tool that allows regions to see how they measure up – an online interactive map ranking U.S. counties by how well they prioritized and protect children.

The ranking is determined by four factors that “end” childhood: poor education, malnutrition, teenage pregnancy and early death due to ill health, accident, murder or suicide.

United Way of Northern Arizona — Racial Equity and Access to Justice

by Community Contributor • June 12, 2020 • Comments Off

At the United Way of Northern Arizona, we Step Up for Our Youth because we believe in the power and potential they have. Recent events, however, have shown how far we need to go to create a world in which everyone is treated with dignity and respect, enjoys a level playing field, and receives equal justice under the law.

A mix of racism, prejudice and privilege threatens future generations unless it is dealt with now. In this, as in so many things, children will learn from what we choose to do – or the actions we fail to take. To Live United, we need to act on the values we hold dear by helping our youth understand what racism is and how to combat it. In this way, we ensure a better and more equal future for our community and our children.

United Way of Northern Arizona, Coconino County Launch COVID-19 Safety-Net Services Coalition

by Community Contributor • May 19, 2020 • Comments Off

Coconino County has suffered greatly from the coronavirus pandemic. Our residents only make up about 2% of the state, but we have 6% of the COVID-19 cases and 10% of the fatalities attributed to the disease – the highest death rate in Arizona.

Add to that the economic impact of the disease. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the four industries that have been hardest hit in terms of unemployment during this time are hospitality, retail, education/health care services, and government. Those also are the sectors that make up the bulk of our jobs in northern Arizona.

The demands on our nonprofits are unprecedented. Which is why United Way of Northern Arizona established the COVID-19 Fund two months ago, and why we are teaming up with Coconino County to lead the COVID-19 Social Safety-Net Services Coalition.

United Way of Northern Arizona, Coconino County develop COVID-19 Social Safety-Net Services Coalition Resource Guide

by Community Contributor • May 7, 2020 • Comments Off

The United Way of Northern Arizona and Coconino County have developed a COVID-19 Social Safety-Net Services Coalition Resource Guide.

The Social Safety-Net Services Coalition is a county-wide coalition of safety-net service providers who are working together to lead, support and coordinate Housing, Food and Emergency Cash Assistance in response to Covid-19.

The guide includes information on organizations providing Spanish-language assistance including the Circle of Page, the Page Domestic Violence Center, St. Vincent de Paul’s food boxes, utility and other services; and Williams Food Pantry and More.

United Way of Northern Arizona — Catholic Charities Says ‘Thanks’ for COVID-19 Funds

by Community Contributor • April 24, 2020 • Comments Off

Catholic Charities Helping Families, Vets, Homeless & Children During COVID-19 In case you missed it, Catholic Charities, the nonprofit recently named Flagstaff’s “Organization of the Year,” wanted to share a message with those of you who have given to the…

United Way of Northern Arizona — Threaded Together Providing Needed Masks

by Community Contributor • April 17, 2020 • Comments Off

Threaded Together Using UWNA COVID-19 Grant to Create Protective Masks One of the first grant applications the United Way of Northern Arizona received after starting the COVID-19 Fund last month was a modest request from Threaded Together. This nonprofit was…

United Way of Northern Arizona COVID-19 Funds Giving Shelter to Our Most Vulnerable

by Community Contributor • April 10, 2020 • Comments Off

During this pandemic, we have been advised to stay at home to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. But what does that mean for people who are homeless or worry that they could lose their shelter during this uncertain time.

The United Way of Northern Arizona (UWNA) recently awarded a total of $45,000 to Flagstaff Shelter Services and The Salvation Army, front line local responders dealing with the issue of providing shelter or keeping people in their homes.

VITA Sites Closed for 2019 Tax Season

by Community Contributor • April 7, 2020 • Comments Off

It is with regret that we must announce that the United Way of Northern Arizona and our partners have decided to close our VITA sites for the remainder of the 2019 tax season

United Way of Northern Arizona Awards $50,000 Grant to Flagstaff Family Food Center

by Community Contributor • April 2, 2020 • Comments Off

United Way of Northern Arizona has recently awarded a $50,000 grant from its COVID-19 Fund to the Flagstaff Family Food Center (FFFC), a nonprofit meeting the challenges of COVID-19 by adapting how it provides services while dramatically expanding its services to those in need.

United Way of Northern Arizona Launches COVID-19 Fund

by Community Contributor • March 19, 2020 • Comments Off

Click here for the entire e-newsletter UWNA Launches COVID-19 Fund Hello, We at the United Way of Northern Arizona (UWNA) hope that this message finds you well during these turbulent times. Today we launched the UWNA COVID-19 Fund, an…

United Way of Northern Arizona — VITA Services Suspended in Northern Arizona Due to COVID-19

by Community Contributor • March 18, 2020 • Comments Off

Click here for the entire e-newsletter VITA Services Suspended Through April 4 Due to COVID-19 Concerns The United Way of Northern Arizona (UWNA) announced today that Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) services in Flagstaff, Williams, Tuba City, Page, Fredonia, Whiteriver,…

United Way of Northern Arizona — VITA Tax Help Now Available

by Community Contributor • February 21, 2020 • Comments Off

Click here for the entire e-newsletter VITA Helping Residents on Taxes United Way of Northern Arizona and its community partners are once again helping our friends and neighbors save significantly on their taxes through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)…

March 5 — Student Chapter of United Way of Northern Arizona Steps Up for Our Youth

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2020 • Comments Off

Click here for the entire e-newsletter NAU Students Step Up for Youth Northern Arizona University (NAU) is hosting the next generation of volunteers and philanthropists who are stepping up for our youththrough their work with the United Way. The…

March 5 — United Way of Northern Arizona annual meeting and recognition event

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2020 • Comments Off

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United Way of Northern Arizona — Volunteer Coordination Center Moving

by Community Contributor • August 9, 2019 • Comments Off

Click here for the entire e-newsletter Flagstaff answered the call. Because of hundreds of volunteers throughout our community, we now have thousands of sandbags ready to go in case of flooding as a result of the Museum Fire. We…

United Way of Northern Arizona — Museum Fire – How You Can Help

by Community Contributor • July 26, 2019 • Comments Off

Click here for the entire e-newsletter Ways to Help During the Museum Fire Good morning. Just a week ago this Sunday, the Museum Fire began. The blaze has scorched close to 2,000 acres just north of Flagstaff in the…

United Way of Northern Arizona — Wells Fargo Makes Major Contribution to KinderCamp

by Community Contributor • July 5, 2019 • Comments Off

Click here for the entire e-newsletter KinderCamp™ Supply Drive This year’s KinderCamp™ classes have just wrapped up, and the program got a terrific graduation present – a $20,000 donation from Wells Fargo. “We understand the importance of investing in…

United Way of Northern Arizona update for May 31 — Please help – KinderCamp Supply Drive

by Community Contributor • May 31, 2019 • Comments Off

Click here for the entire e-newsletter KinderCamp™ – the one-month “boot camp” that ensures that every child is academically, emotionally and socially ready for kindergarten – begins next week in Flagstaff. These classrooms of eager young learners at Thomas,…

United Way of Northern Arizona update for May 3 — Getting Ready for KinderCamp 2019

by Community Contributor • May 3, 2019 • Comments Off

Click here for the entire e-newsletter FLAGSTAFF — In about a month, hundreds of Pre-K children will be participating in one of United Way of Northern Arizona’s signature initiatives, a program that ensures that youngsters entering kindergarten this fall are academically,…

United Way of Northern Arizona update for April 12 — Q&A with Carol Dykes

by Community Contributor • April 12, 2019 • Comments Off

Click here for the entire e-newsletter Q&A with Carol Dykes Carol Dykes is a 20-year veteran of United Way of Northern Arizona and has served as Vice President of the organization for several years. Last month, with the departure…

United Way of Northern Arizona update for March 29 — VITA Volunteer Spotlight: Cynthia Mackin

by Community Contributor • March 29, 2019 • Comments Off

Click here for the entire e-newsletter VITA Volunteer Spotlight: Cynthia Mackin The story that sticks out for VITA volunteer Cynthia Mackin this year happened a couple of weeks ago, when a brother and sister in their early 20s came in…

United Way of Northern Arizona update for March 15 — 2019 Recognition Event

by Community Contributor • March 15, 2019 • Comments Off

Click here for the entire e-newsletter Thanks to all of you who came out to be part of our 2019 Recognition Eventat Little America last week. It was wonderful seeing you there, and we were grateful for the opportunity…

United Way of Northern Arizona update for Feb. 27 — Register now for 2019 Recognition Event

by Community Contributor • February 27, 2019 • Comments Off

Click here for the entire e-newsletter Our annual Recognition Event is just one week from today. We hope to see you on March 6 when we honor our workplace campaign coordinators, volunteers, partners and outgoing President & CEO Steve…

United Way of Northern Arizona update for Feb. 21 — President/CEO Steve Peru to join Coconino Community College

by Community Contributor • February 21, 2019 • Comments Off

Click here for the entire e-newsletter Leadership Transition Dear Friends, Change is never easy. I have served as the President and CEO of the United Way of Northern Arizona for the past four years and it has been one…

United Way of Northern Arizona update for Feb. 12 — 2019 Recognition Event

by Community Contributor • February 12, 2019 • Comments Off

Click here for the entire e-newsletter You are cordially invited to the United Way of Northern Arizona Recognition Event. We’ll be gathering at the Little America Hotel on Wednesday, March 6 at 11:30 am to celebrate YOU, our wonderful…

United Way of Northern Arizona update for Feb. 8 — Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program in several communities

by Community Contributor • February 8, 2019 • Comments Off

Click here for the entire e-newsletter VITA Dates Announced United Way of Northern Arizona is again offering the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program in several communities to provide FREE help with filing 2018 income tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers…

United Way of Northern Arizona Establishes Fund to Benefit Workers Impacted by Government Shutdown

by Community Contributor • January 25, 2019 • Comments Off

Click here for the entire e-newsletter UWNA Establishes Fund to Benefit Workers Impacted by Government Shutdown United Way of Northern Arizona has established a special fund to benefit federal workers, contractors and others being impacted by the ongoing partial shutdown…

United Way of Northern Arizona update for Dec. 19 — Help Keep Dolly Parton Imagination Library in Northern Arizona for Another Year

by Community Contributor • December 19, 2018 • Comments Off

Click here for the entire e-newsletter Greetings! I hope you and your nearest and dearest are enjoying a wonderful holiday season. I wanted to reach out to you personally to ask for your support to sustain the Dolly Parton…

United Way of Northern Arizona update for Nov. 20 — Happy Thanksgiving

by Community Contributor • November 20, 2018 • Comments Off

Click here for the entire e-newsletter Happy Thanksgiving We couldn’t do it without you. Together, we are uniting for an educated and thriving community. Together we are promoting early childhood education, feeding the hungry and helping create financial stability for…

United Way of Northern Arizona update for Nov. 8 — Family-Friendly Holiday Events Benefiting UWNA on Nov. 14, 17

by Community Contributor • November 8, 2018 • Comments Off

Click here for the entire e-newsletter We cordially invite you to join us as we kick off the holiday season with two events next week that will light up your night, give you a head start on your holiday…

United Way of Northern Arizona update for Nov. 1 — Looking for fun-loving volunteers for two events this month

by Community Contributor • November 1, 2018 • Comments Off

Click here for the entire e-newsletter The United Way of Northern Arizona is looking for some fun-loving volunteers to help us with two events this month: the Little America Holiday of Lights on Wednesday, November 14, and the Mountain Campus Holiday Arts &…

United Way of Northern Arizona update for Oct. 2: How the Community Impact Fund is Changing Lives

by Community Contributor • October 2, 2018 • Comments Off

Click here for the entire e-newsletter DONATE HERE At the heart of the United Way of Northern Arizona’s annual campaign is the Community Impact Fund, a volunteer-driven process that invests your donations into the proven programs, partnerships and initiatives that are…

United Way of Northern Arizona (Another Record Year for Vita) update for July 26

by Community Contributor • July 26, 2018 • Comments Off

Click here for the entire e-newsletter Another Record Year for VITA It has been another record year for the United Way of Northern Arizona’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance(VITA) program. This year, 113 IRS-certified volunteers filed 3,268 returns for residents of…

United Way of Northern Arizona ‘KinderCamp’ update for July 12

by Community Contributor • July 12, 2018 • Comments Off

Click here for the entire e-newsletter ‘I Hope This Program Will Always Be Around’ 2018 KinderCamp™ Scores High with Kids, Parents One of the most rewarding parts of each summer’s KinderCamp™ is that day when dozens of children in our region…

United Way of Northern Arizona update for June 15

by Community Contributor • June 15, 2018 • Comments Off

Click here for the entire e-newsletter See KinderCamp™ in Action It has been 14 years since United Way of Northern Arizona and its community and school partners launched the KinderCamp™ program. In that time, this four-week summer boot-camp has helped…

United Way of Northern Arizona update for May 8

by Community Contributor • May 8, 2018 • Comments Off

United Way of Northern Arizona (UWNA) is working with its agency and government partners to help local residents coping with the destruction being caused by the Tinder Fire. The Tinder Fire has burned more than 16,000 acres in the Blue Ridge…

United Way of Northern Arizona update for April 18

by Community Contributor • April 18, 2018 • Comments Off

Click here for the entire e-newsletter Thanks to all of you who joined us recently for our Annual Meeting and Recognition event. We celebrated that this year’s campaign has netted more than $1.3 million so far. (If you haven’t…

NAU Launches Student United Way

by Community Contributor • February 22, 2018 • Comments Off

Click here for the entire e-newsletter Northern Arizona University is helping create the next generation of philanthropic pioneers by establishing a Student Chapter of the United Way at NAU. The student founders of the organization are part of the university’s new Non-Profit…

United Way of Northern Arizona update for Jan. 26

by Community Contributor • January 26, 2018 • Comments Off

VITA Dates Announced United Way of Northern Arizona is again offering the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. This initiative provides FREE help with filing 2017 income taxes from IRS-certified volunteers for households with incomes under $85,000. Depending on the community, tax filers can…

United Way of Northern Arizona update for Nov. 22

by Community Contributor • November 22, 2017 • Comments Off

Click here for the entire e-newsletter Happy Thanksgiving Why We Are So Thankful for YOU We could not do it without you. The United Way of Northern Arizona is truly grateful to you for helping make lasting changes in…

Kick Off the Holiday Season with the United Way

by Community Contributor • November 10, 2017 • Comments Off

Click here for the entire e-newsletter Kick Off the Season & Live United Two Family-Friendly Events to Benefit UWNA We cordially invite you to join us as we kick off the holiday season with two family-friendly events next week…

United Way of Northern Arizona to host fundraiser on Aug. 2

by Community Contributor • July 27, 2017 • Comments Off

The United Way of Northern Arizona improves lives by mobilizing communities to make lasting changes in community conditions. Great things happen when we#LiveUnited. Wildflower Hosts Fundraiser for United Way Join Us on August 2nd Join us on Wednesday, August 2 at…

United Way of Northern Arizona update for June 5

by Community Contributor • June 5, 2017 • Comments Off

The United Way of Northern Arizona improves lives by mobilizing communities to make lasting changes in community conditions. Great things happen when we#LiveUnited. The VITA Initiative: Changing Lives There’s a lot of great statistics showing the impact of the Volunteer Income…

United Way of Northern Arizona reports on impact of partner agencies

by Community Contributor • November 11, 2016 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The mission of the United Way of Northern Arizona – to improve the lives of our residents by mobilizing communities – could not be done without our agency partners. They are the front lines in our collective effort to…

Read On Flagstaff seeking families in Sunnyside neighborhood

by AmigosNAZ.com • August 9, 2015 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — “Read On Flagstaff,” a literacy project within the larger Read On Arizona network of organizations and agencies, is seeking families in the Sunnyside neighborhood of Flagstaff to participate in the program. A Collaborative Literacy Project facilitated by the United Way…

Flagstaff Back to School Fair to be held at Flagstaff Family Food Center on July 11

by AmigosNAZ.com • July 8, 2015 • Comments Off

The Flagstaff Back to School Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 11 at the Flagstaff Family Food Center — Food Bank and Kitchen, 1903 N. Second St., Flagstaff. Sponsored by the Flagstaff Family Food Center, the second annual event will feature more…

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