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Building Stronger Futures: Real Stories of Family Resilience and Support
When families face uncertainty, the right support can change everything. Learn how United Way of Tucson’s Family Support Alliance is helping families find stability, healing, and hope.
People Profile: Vida Rodriguez
Vida Rodriguez is a queer youth advocate and community leader rooted in Tucson, Arizona, dedicated to uplifting young people—especially those from marginalized communities. Through her work with Youth On Their Own and involvement in Cradle to Career initiatives, she is helping create spaces where youth voices are not only heard, but trusted to lead and shape the future of their community.
Imelda – Poder Casas Moviles
Discover Community Health Workers at United Way, are supporting Pima County residents in pursuing careers in caregiving. Through financial assistance, job placement, and ongoing support, this work is helping build a stronger, healthier community by addressing the growing need for direct care workers.
People Profile: Community Health Workers
Discover Community Health Workers at United Way, are supporting Pima County residents in pursuing careers in caregiving. Through financial assistance, job placement, and ongoing support, this work is helping build a stronger, healthier community by addressing the growing need for direct care workers.
United Way of Tucson Receives $300K from Wellpoint to Strengthen Families and Expand Care Workforce
United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona is strengthening families, supporting older adults, and expanding the care workforce with a $300K investment from Wellpoint.
Celebrating the Power of Literacy: Honoring Our 2026 Literacy Champions
Women United at United Way of Tucson proudly honors the 2026 Literacy Champions, Rebecca Garcia and Lindsey Gilchrist, whose dedication to early literacy is transforming lives in southern Arizona. Discover their inspiring stories and learn how you can support My Summer Library to keep children reading all summer long.
When Support Shows Up: Stories of Hope, Healing, and Safety for Families
When families face uncertainty, the right support can change everything. Learn how United Way of Tucson’s Family Support Alliance is helping families find stability, healing, and hope.
People Profile: Angelantonio Breault
United Way of Tucson and Tucson Clean & Beautiful have built a powerful partnership dedicated to community cleanups, environmental stewardship, and volunteer engagement across Pima County. Meet Angelantonio Breault, a local leader whose passion for service continues to inspire volunteers and strengthen our region’s commitment to environmental change.
Finding Hope and Healing: Jillian and Jaime’s Journey with United Way’s Healthy Families Program
From addiction and uncertainty to stability and joy, Jillian and Jaime’s story is a testament to what happens when we Live United — supporting families, strengthening communities, and building brighter futures.
Building Brighter Futures: Family Support Success Stories
Families across Southern Arizona are thriving thanks to United Way’s Family Support Alliance. These inspiring stories celebrate resilience, growth, and the power of support in helping parents and children build brighter futures.
