‘We Are United’ Breakfast Brings Community Together, Shines a Light on Literacy

Valley of the Sun United Way hosted its annual “We Are United Breakfast” on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown. The focus of the event was investing in third-grade literacy and how the community can make an impact.

Presenting Sponsors: Insight / Pure Storage, Jordan Rose & Rob Walton, USAA

VIP Reception Sponsor: Fry’s Food Stores

General Reception Sponsor: Sprouts Farmers Market

Testimonial: Principal Geovanni Orozco of Lattie Coor School

Emcee: Olivia Fierro

Centerpieces: The florals were lovingly assembled by volunteers and members of the Women United program

Notable Moments: The “We Are United Breakfast’”was jam-packed with notable leaders and Valley changemakers celebrating the work of Valley of the Sun United Way. As guests sat at their tables, they found a colorful and bright children’s book at their places. Later, all were told that these books would be donated to Title I schools and everyone was asked to write some words of encouragement on the front inside cover. The exercise was touching, meaningful and made you feel good! As a continuation of the theme, Principal Orozco spoke to the meaning and actions of the Literacy Hub that Valley of the Sun United Way supports at the Lattie Coor School. Reading scores have increased and behavior issues have decreased amongst other good news for children that attend Title I schools like this one. To end the program, all were invited to give and the showing of support was impressive!

Photos courtesy of Valley of the Sun United Way