Calendar of Opportunities

MLK Jr. Week of Service - Community Book in a Bag In honor of Martin Luther King Jr's birthday, please join VSUW as we assemble Book in a Bags highlighting the Civil Rights movement and help create Encouragement Cards and Bookmarks to include in the bags! Martin Luther King Jr. was a social activist and community leader who, with his grand vision and voice, changed the lives of millions, and what better way to honor his legacy than to serve YOUR community. Duties: ·         Decorating paper bags to match the theme of a book related to equity, equality and diversity ·         Placing the books in bags and packing up for distribution to children at local non-profits and schools  Special Notes: ·         This is an indoor event. If you have a team, please ensure that you have commitments prior to registering. This helps us ensure that all spots are filled. Thank you!   Location: Valley of the Sun United Way ? 3200 East Camelback Road, Suite 375, Phoenix, AZ 85018  

Point in Time (PIT) Count 2025 The Point-in-Time (PIT) Homelessness Count is an annual street and shelter count to determine the number of people experiencing homelessness in Maricopa County during a given point in time. This count is part of a national effort to identify the extent of homelessness throughout the country. The count includes a brief survey to identify the needs of those experiencing homelessness in the community. MAG coordinates the PIT Count each year for the Maricopa Regional Continuum of Care (CoC). MAG serves as the hub of collaboration between the Continuum of Care and local communities. The 2025 Point in Time Count will be held on January 28, 2025.  The Maricopa County PIT Count is scheduled for Tuesday, January 28, 2025.? If you are interested in volunteering, please contact your local Coordinator for the city/town you would like to volunteer in. The Coordinator will provide training to all volunteers prior to the count, distribute information and documents for the count, and assign volunteers to a specific area to count. On the morning of the count, volunteers will go to a specific assigned area to interview people experiencing homelessness and complete surveys in a smartphone app. Sign up directly at Point-In-Time Homelessness Count   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.