Valley of the Sun United Way

VOLUNTEER Thanks to the 40+ volunteers who helped families at UMOM New Day Centers move into their new homes. Generation United helped ten families move into the newly remodeled rooms and amenities at the new facility across the street. ...

I want to thank everyone for visiting our campaign’s Facebook page. After a lifetime of political activism, I threw my hat into the ring for Arizona’s state legislature in District 15 this past January. Why am I running? Our legislature makes decisions which affect people every day. As an Arizona resident, military v...eteran, and community leader I have effectively worked with people in the community by opening dialogue and building bridges to create a better Arizona. It is sad to admit that some of our elected officials have lost touch with the people they represent. That is why our campaign team will always include people who live in the district when making important decisions affecting them and the state. This is especially important in District 15 where issues facing our residents are as diverse as our demographics. I want to bring clean, green businesses into our state that provide good-paying jobs while being an advocate for education, affordable health care, a cleaner environment and equality for ALL Arizonans. I believe we can work together as a community to solve our local and state problems. I am running to represent you in the State House in District 15! *As a Veteran of the United States Air Force **I have had the honor to serve our country and protect the freedom of all Americans. I strongly believe in our founding documents and our constitution that clearly state ALL people are created equal. This equality should be real for every Arizonan regardless of race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or expression. * As a member of the Crystal Meth Task Force ** I joined people from numerous communities: the drug and alcohol treatment community, the faith-based community, the LGBT community and others to take statewide action through public education and a real treatment plan for those not yet lost to Meth. **As founding member of Human and Equal Rights Organizers (H.E.R.O.) **I, along with concerned members of the community, helped create inclusive coalitions to secure civil rights in local communities. Recently we teamed up with the City of Phoenix to fight the graffiti problem affecting our neighborhoods. *As an contractor for the Riverside School District **I have helped the district partner with local business and elected officials aimed at increasing student achievement through business involvement by bringing new technologies and resources to the classroom. Some of my other work and achievements include: *Member of Encanto Village Planning Committee *Committee on the National Day of HIV/AIDS Awareness for Latinos *American Legion * Founding member of H.E.R.O. *2009 Individual Activist Award (Equality Arizona) I am running to work with you to make this Valley and State an even better place for the future. I look forward to meeting with you and I ask for your support. Thank you, Luis Garcia, Candidate for Representative of Arizona District 15 You can help donate at https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/23013

CONNECT Thanks to eveyoneyou attended theCONNECT event with us in early September at Drift Lounge in Scottsdale. Wecollected 137books for children, youth and young adults. Check out pictures from the event on our Past Event and Photos page.

D-Backs to help out United Way, The Arizona Diamondbacks are supporting local charities by donating $2.50 per ticket for the last 15 home gains of the season.