Calendar of Opportunities

Creighton Community Foundation Food Distribution Please join Creighton Community Foundation at their food distributions every Saturday morning! They will distribute 400+ boxes outdoors under solar panels.   Volunteers will be provided with gloves, sanitizer, disposable masks, water and snacks. There are two Shifts: First shift: 7:00 am ? 8:30 am (Making and packing food boxes) Second shift: 8:30 am ? 11:30 am (Distribute boxes through a mobile distribution line) Sign-up directly at: creighton.cc/signup Address: Excelencia School ? 2181 East McDowell Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85006 This volunteer opportunity is offered by a third party. By clicking the link, you are leaving Valley of the Sun United Way?s (VSUW) website and going to an external site. VSUW is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of the external site.

Creighton Community Foundation Food Distribution Please join Creighton Community Foundation at their food distributions every Saturday morning! They will distribute 400+ boxes outdoors under solar panels.   Volunteers will be provided with gloves, sanitizer, disposable masks, water and snacks. There are two Shifts: First shift: 7:00 am ? 8:30 am (Making and packing food boxes) Second shift: 8:30 am ? 11:30 am (Distribute boxes through a mobile distribution line) Sign-up directly at: creighton.cc/signup Address: Excelencia School ? 2181 East McDowell Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85006 This volunteer opportunity is offered by a third party. By clicking the link, you are leaving Valley of the Sun United Way?s (VSUW) website and going to an external site. VSUW is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of the external site.

SpeakEasy Event with SOUNDS Academy On October 19 at 5:30 PM, guests will join SOUNDS Academy for an elegant evening of hors d'oeuvres, drinks, and music. During the evening, guests will learn about SOUNDS Academy, the impact of our programs, and ways that they can help to spread music education opportunities in underserved areas of State 48. Guests will also hear wonderful selections from our students and other selected SOUNDS Academy ensembles. 100% of the proceeds will be used to sustain music education opportunities for underserved youth in the Phoenix Metropolitan area in providing instruction, instruments, sheet music, and scholarships for students. Schedule: Set up (2:30 pm ? 4:30 pm) Donation Station Registration / Check-In Decorations Event (5:30 pm ? 8:30 pm) Registration and general support (we?d only need up to two volunteers for the actual event) Tear Down (8:30 pm ? 9:30 pm) Cleaning Packing up Address: PHX Beer Co. 3002 E. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85034 By registering for this opportunity and providing your information, you consent to Valley of the Sun United Way sharing any information you provide during registration with SOUNDS Academy, which is the agency that is hosting this volunteer opportunity.

Day of Action ? Community Garden with the Orchard Learning Center Day of Action is a time for us all to come together, roll up our sleeves, and give back to our community. Come join Valley of the Sun United Way for an exciting morning of gardening at the Brooks Community School site with the Orchard Learning Center! About the Orchard: Located in South Phoenix, the Orchard Community Learning Center supports community by creating a flourishing local food system, and offering a wide range of educational opportunities designed to bring awareness to, and ignite passion for urban farming and community exchange. You will be assisting the Orchard Learning Center with tree planting, rock moving, irrigation work, and the development of their new food garden!   Address: Brooks Community School Site 3146 E. Wier Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85040

Day of Action - Painting Project - Salvation Army Estrella Mountain Corps Day of Action is a time for us all to come together, roll up our sleeves, and give back to our community. Come join Valley of the Sun United Way and Salvation Army Estrella Mountain Corps to help beautify their campus! You will be assisting with painting their fellowship hall, kitchen, youth rooms and more! Location: Salvation Army  11 N. 3rd Avenue, Avondale, AZ 85323

Day of Action - School Beautification Project at Global Academy of Phoenix Day of Action is a time for us all to join together, roll up our sleeves, and give back to our community. Come join Valley of the Sun United Way and Global Academy of Phoenix for a fun day of beautifying their campus!  We will be painting sidewalk games, cleaning up their garden, and much more! Let's give back to our schools by helping them create a vibrant and fun environment for our students!    Address: Global Academy of Phoenix  6615 N. 39th ave., Phoenix, AZ 85019