Community Resiliency

The Dragon Fire in Flagstaff burning on the left; women handling sandbags to protect properties on the right

United Way of Northern Arizona keeps our communities strong by helping our neighbors meet basic needs like safe housing and adequate food.

In times of crisis, however, we leverage our community networks to provide disaster relief and recovery efforts.

In Northern Arizona, we’ve seen the devastation that comes with wildfires and related flooding. We’ve seen our communities pummeled by pandemics and government shutdowns.

At each community crisis, we respond at the “speed of need” to support our neighbors, whether through fundraising, volunteer management, providing direct services, or supporting on-the-ground partners.

In addition to community resiliency, UWNA works to increase: