At a glance:

  • 14.9% of people in Pima County live in poverty.
  • 4,000 children living in Pima County are homeless.
  • $1 invested in childhood development programs saves $7 in future remedial education, welfare and jail-time.
  • It essentially costs the same amount to house people as it does to leave them homeless.

2010 Young Leader of the Year Announced

The United Way Young Leaders Society (YLS) is pleased to announce that Josie Bayang and Dr. Jesus Bernal have been named co-recipients of the Young Leader of the Year Award.  Presented at the 2010 Sunset Show Leadership LIVE on March 2, the Young Leader of the Year Award is the highest honor given by YLS to a young leader for extraordinary leadership and commitment to community service.

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Alternative Spring Break

This year, students from the University of Arizona will be enjoying an alternative to the traditional spring break experience of fake tattoos and bad sunburns. These students will be heading to El Paso, TX to help make a difference, which will, most likely, make a difference in their lives.

From March 13-20, U of A students will be teaming up with their peers from the University of Texas-El Paso (UTEP) and taking part in the Alternative Spring Break (ASB) program. Together, they will make a huge difference in the El Paso area.

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Application for the Spirit of Tucson Award is Now Available

Each year during the Circle of Excellence luncheon, United Way awards our highest honor, the Spirit of Tucson, to a local company. This award is given to the company that displays both significant corporate involvement and community leadership. The Spirit of Tucson recognizes not only United Way involvement, but also broader support of our community.

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