Most Admired Companies: Valley of the Sun United Way

Fifty-five companies have risen from the constantly evolving and ever-challenging business environment to earn the right to call themselves Arizona’s Most Admired Companies of 2024, including Valley of the Sun United Way.

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Arizona’s Most Admired Companies will be honored at a celebratory dinner on Oct. 3 at Chateau Luxe in Phoenix. To learn more of to get tickets, click here. For sponsorship information, email Amy Lindsey, publisher of AZ Big Media, at amy.lindsey@azbigmedia.com.

Valley of the Sun United Way

Top Arizona executive: Carla Vargas Jasa

What it does: Nonprofit organization driving positive change in Maricopa County.

Community impact: Valley of the Sun United Way has positively impacted the lives of those it serves by tackling the systematic, interrelated issues that stand in the way of creating more economic opportunities. Each year, Valley of the Sun United Way reports on the community-wide progress made in each of their Mighty Chance 2026 target areas. By utilizing data, employee collaboration and community partnerships, Valley of the Sun United Way is able to change courses as needed to stay focused on reaching the bold goals to better the economy and help Arizona’s most vulnerable individuals, employees and corporate partners.