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JacksonWhiteOrganizing a workplace pledge campaign

is fun and rewarding

If your business doesn't have a Mesa United Way workplace pledge drive, consider spearheading one. It's a great way to bring coworkers together for a worthy cause. Learn more by clicking HERE.

           

Our Legacy Fund offers a number of ways to leverage your

Legacy Fund logocontribution well beyond its initial amount

By becoming a Legacy Legend, you can benefit Mesa's youth and help people in need in our community well into the future. Meanwhile, you can enjoy tax benefits and the special satisfaction of helping others. Click on the image at right for details. 

           

DMB Associates Inc. donates $15,000 proceeds from

Tough Mudder event to Mesa United Way

Tough Mudder logoThe popular Tough Mudder competition in east Mesa in January attracted thousands of participants who gave a welcome boost to the city's economy. The hosting business then gave Mesa United Way a welcome boost with its surprise contribution. Read the story HERE.

To watch a short video of the Mesa Tough Mudder event, click on the image above.

            

EVIT Expo gives campaign a nearly $3,000 boost

EVIT for sliderEast Valley Institute of Technology students competed to raise money for Mesa United Way. Click HERE to meet the winners who were announced during the annual community event.

            

          

girlsNearly 2,000 Mesa Girl Scouts have fun while learning valuable life skills

By earning badges, Brownie and Junior Girl Scouts demonstrate comfort and confidence as they try new things and explore their interests. Read learn more about Girl Scouting in Mesa and other youth educational programs supported by Mesa United Way by clicking HERE.

Click HERE to read an inspirational story in the Arizona Republic about Arizona Girl Scout executive Anna Maria Chávez.

              

Featured Partner Agency

Save the Family connects homeless families with services that help get them back on their feet

Happy familySave the Family educates homeless families about community resources through their supportive services, thus decreasing the number of homeless families by guiding them to financial, parental and personal self-sufficiency. To learn more about Save the Family and other programs supported by Mesa United Way that promote self-reliance, click HERE.

           

BrainfoodFeatured Parter Agency

Arizona Brainfood expands to make sure no child goes hungry on weekends

Two years after it was founded, the agency is serving more than 1,000 Mesa school children. Now it's expanding into Gilbert. Read the Arizona Republic story HERE.

                

Featured Partner Agency

LaDawnna HudsonWomen of Power International taps inner strength to help turn troubled lives around

LaDawnna Hudson is driven by a desire to help struggling women gain the skills and self-confidence needed to lead happy, productive lives. That drive comes from her own struggles to free herself from an abusive relationship, and the strength she draws from her religious faith. Read the full story HERE.

         

                      

              

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Donate Car  

Donate your old car, boat or RV and get a sweet tax deduction, plus a good feeling

Planning to buy a new car? Donate your old one to Mesa United Way and feel good knowing the proceeds will benefit people in need in our community. It's quick and hassle-free, including same-day pick-up. You also can donate your old boat or RV. Click HERE to learn more.   

             

Realty and Season for Sharing make May 10 a RED-letter day for Helen's Hope Chest

New washer and dryerThe Arizona Republic's holiday charitable giving project, and Keller Williams Realty's annual volunteer event yielded a badly needed washer and dryer for Mesa United Way's clothing closet for foster children. Read the story HERE.

       

Valley band donating portion of album sales to Helen's Hope Chest during month of May

Tractor Pull DivasMay is National Foster Care Month, and throughout the month Valley band Tractor Pull Divas is donating a portion of proceeds from the sale of one of its albums via iTunes to Helen's Hope Chest. Visit www.TractorPullDivas.com to learn more.

Read the story HERE about how band leader Ryan Brown and his wife Suzan became big supporters of Helen's Hope Chest. 

video iconView 12 News television feature HERE.

                     

Cookbook2nd edition of law firm's benefit cookbook is on sale now

Udall Shumway & Lyons sold more than 400 copies of "Delectable Dishes" last year, with proceeds going to Mesa United Way, and is back to serve up more office favorites. Click HERE to find out how to get yours.

         

Mesa remembers Milt Lee, long-time community leader and United Way president

Milt LeeMilt Lee, a Kennedy-style Democrat who parlayed his extensive network of friends and political allies into an advocacy for the Valley's poor and mentally ill, died March 23. He was 84. Read the Mesa Republic story HERE.

Read the obituary HERE.

            

                

Need help preparing your taxes? Mesa United Way and VITA are at your service!

help calcNeed help preparing your tax returns? You've come to the right place! Mesa United Way is again managing the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service and our  community partners. Click HERE to see if you qualify and to find site locations and hours.

             

March 14 Project Connect event serves 350 homeless people at Mesa church

PC DentalMore than 30 service agencies and 275 volunteers provided assistance during day-long event at Central Christian Church. To read the story and view photos, click HERE.

          

              

Sorting4MLK Day of Service at Helen's Hope Chest helps foster children

Dozens of people, including members of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, sort mountains of clothing and spruce up the two-year-old facility that helps foster parents make ends meet. Click HERE for the story.

        

     

Don't miss out on Caring Club savings!

CC Card Front 09As a member of the Caring Club you'll be entitled to discounts at dozens of Mesa businesses. Join now and do yourself a favor while helping those in need. Click HERE to learn more

               

Cab company drives up to help those in need

Clean Air CabClean Air Cab is newest business to partner with Mesa United Way, committing $1 from every fare from cabs that bear agency's logo. Read more by clicking HERE.

            

We love our Corporate Champions

These Mesa businesses help underwrite our administrative expenses and fund community programs so individual donations go entirely to those in need. Click HERE to find out how you can become one!

                 

      

       

           

   

      

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Therm 93 percentCommunity urged to step up and help reach pledge campaign goal as June 30 deadline approaches

Helping handsNow that  93 percent of our $2,825,000 pledge-campaign goal has been reached, we're inviting people who’ve been putting off donating to pitch in now. Donations have slowed down a bit because people are still cautious. We’re inviting those in the community who haven’t given in the past to step up now because the needs are greater than ever. Click HERE for the story, including highlights of this year's campaign..

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