Step Up For Our Youth
Investing in the Power and Potential of Successful, Resilient Youth. Click on the button below to learn about the latest initiative from the United Way of Northern Arizona focused on Flagstaff’s youth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fundraising is only a small portion of the impact that United Way of Northern Arizona
brings to our community. We monitor community needs and focus on the long-term
collective impact by working together with other stakeholders and service providers in
some of the following ways:
Early Childhood Development
Kindergarten Readiness
Early Childhood Literacy
Positive Youth Development
Social/Emotional Wellbeing
Positive, Supportive Relationships
Youth Leadership Development
Safety and Security
Safe Shelter
Food Security
Childcare
Transportation
Medication Assistance
General Support for Basic Needs
United Way of Northern Arizona is a local, non-profit organization, governed by a group of dedicated volunteer community members.
100% of your donation will stay here in Northern Arizona, supporting United Way’s work in community-wide efforts to build healthier communities and address our region’s most pressing challenges. Our programs include:
A group of dedicated volunteers ranging from community volunteers to business leaders carefully monitor community needs, meet with local health and human agencies, review each partner’s request for program funding and invests your contribution in programs that improve the most lives.
- Step Up for Youth
- Safety and Security
A group of dedicated volunteers ranging from community volunteers to business leaders carefully monitor community needs, meet with local health and human agencies, review each partner’s request for program funding and invests your contribution in programs that improve the most lives.
Together, we will make a greater impact on creating an educated and thriving community – a community that ensures lasting change. Through collaboration we will combine resources and leverage our talents to drive broader social and systemic change in our community.
Our dedicated Community Investment Fund volunteers are recruited through our list of donors, campaign volunteers, and corporate and community leaders. They carefully monitor community needs, meet with local health and human services agencies, review each partner’s request for program funding and invest your donation in programs that will impact and improve the greatest number of lives. Final decisions on the Community Investment Fund is made by the UWNA Board of Directors
Yes, United Way of Northern Arizona is a 501(c)3 nonprofit and as such your donation is 100% tax deductible. Our tax ID is 86-0211666. This includes donations to the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit/Working Poor.
Because your charitable donations come out of your after-tax earnings, you may deduct the total amount deducted from your payroll checks during the year on the “Gifts to Charity” line of your Schedule A if you choose to itemize instead of claiming the standard deduction. If your employer matches your payroll donation, you cannot deduct any of the matched donation — only your employer can deduct that portion of the charitable gift.
United Way of Northern Arizona prides itself on being a trustworthy and accountable organization. A volunteer committee of financial experts meets year-round, monitoring the organization’s financial position. We maintain high standards of operation and are reviewed each year by an independent auditor, who verifies that our financial statements fairly present the financial position of United Way of Northern Arizona.
89% of all funds raised is returned to the areas of greatest need in our community.
United Way of Northern Arizona is only able to accept certain kinds of personal and real property gifts. Please see our Gift Acceptance Policy for more information.
One of the most satisfying and productive ways to unite our community is through volunteerism. We thank you for your interest in volunteering for our community. Please click here to learn how to volunteer your time and talent.
Local programs we partner with increase
our funding by 82 cents on the dollar!
More than 45,000 books
have been given to our children
As many as 87,000 mentoring hours
have been provided to youth.
At United Way of Northern Arizona, we believe in creating opportunities that empower our youth to thrive. From early childhood education programs like Dolly Parton`s Imagination Library 📚 to Elevate PreK and Evergreen Academy Preschool, we partner with our community to lay the foundation for bright futures.
Together, we can nurture the next generation to grow, lead, and succeed. 💙
#PositiveYouthDevelopment #CommunityStrong #UWNA
A huge thank you to Joy Baking Group for hosting an amazing three-week campaign with United Way of Northern Arizona! Led by Michelle Raban and Megan Norks, their team raised just under $11,500 through creative efforts like giveaways, raffles, and a full day of on-site activities with the UWNA team. 🚛🍽️
Some of their employees have personally benefited from UWNA programs, including the Dolly Parton Imagination Library and local disaster relief efforts—showing how workplace giving makes a real impact. With 51 donors and more than 40 prizes awarded, @joyconeco Baking Group truly set the bar high!
Thank you, Joy Baking Group, for helping us kick off our annual campaign and supporting our community with heart and enthusiasm! 💙
#UnitedWayNAZ #WorkplaceGiving #CommunityImpact #LeadingTheWay
👏 Huge thanks to Nestle @purina for leading a standout workplace campaign to support United Way of Northern Arizona! Led by co-coordinators Robin Ayers and Michelle Brown, their team raised over $46,000 in just three weeks — including a $15,000 corporate pledge from the Flagstaff plant! 🎯
Through raffles, presentations, and even paid time off incentives, they inspired nearly 40 employees to contribute, with even more eager to join. 💙 Their efforts show how businesses can make a real difference in our communities.
Thank you, Nestle Purina, for stepping up and setting an incredible example! 🙌
#UnitedWayNAZ #WorkplaceGiving #CommunityImpact #LeadingTheWay
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