How we are Making a Change

Grant Funds in the amount of $69,000 were awarded to Our Neighbors Farm and Pantry for the Security through Transition Program to assist with funding through transitions in staff and improvements to the pantry and garden.

We are honored to be able to partner with the Safford Downtown Association yet again and present them with a check for $150,000; the remaining funds needed to complete the Downtown Safford Theatre Project.  “The Safford Theatre began as an open-air “Air Dome” Theatre in 1911, operated until 1975, and has...

We have the amazing opportunity to partner with The University of Arizona Graham County Cooperative Extension office by presenting a check for $81,751 for an AmeriCorps project to focus on four program areas and community partners. It will host a total of 11 AmeriCorps volunteers over a period of three years for various community...

We had the honor of presenting a check to the Gila Watershed Partnership of Arizona for $43,534 to complete phase two of the Gila River Linear Park and Trail. Phase two will develop the necessary private land easements and a detailed restoration plan. “The Linear Park and Trail will re-connect the residents...

We are honored to be able to partner with the Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona to help train the leaders for the 15 troops here in Graham and Greenlee Counties by presenting them with a check for $2,500.  We can not wait to see what these girls grow up to...

We are so excited to be able to partner with The Greenlee County Tourism Council and present a check for $8,548 for the Art Depot that will be hosting a summer art camp. The summer art camp for children, will consist of music, dance and art instruction. Art can be...

We are honored to again be able to partner with the Safford Downtown Association, Our United for our Counties COVID-19 Fund awarded $19,500 for the Invest in the Gila Valley Gift Certificate Program. “Many businesses in our area have been closed or have severely impacted by COVID-19. This program supports...

We had the amazing opportunity to award $23,434.00 to the Safford City- Graham County Library to help with their efforts and programs like ScienceCity, Coding Club, GED Testing, the Tutor.com subscription, and a public health nurse that would visit the library periodically to help individuals that need social services access...

Greenlee County has been working on a needed upgrade to our existing two-way radio communications systems. The County completed its upgrade in 2018/2019. All first responding agencies in the county will be using this system and we will all be on the same channels. A total of $343,520.76 was awarded...

Our United for our Counties COVID-19 Fund awarded $15,000 to Duncan Unified School District. In Duncan about 1/3 of the student do not have internet access or a computer at home, these funds will help to purchase chrome books and adequate on-line curriculum so every student can participate in distance...

Our United for our Counties COVID-19 Fund awarded $65,000 to Greenlee County Health Department to purchase 4,000 rapid COVID-19 test kits, 2,000 for Greenlee County and 2,000 for Graham County. This will give Greenlee County enough text kits for a quarter of their population. These COVID-19 rapid test kits will...

Our United for our Counties COVID 19 Fund awarded $140,000 to the Graham County Heath Department to purchase 8,000 rapid COVID-19 test kits which will give Graham County enough test kits for a quarter of the population which is what experts recommend. These COVID-19 rapid test kits will give results...

Our United for our Counties COVID-19 Fund awarded $17,000 to Safford Downtown Association for the Invest in Safford Gift Certification Program a partnership between The City of Safford, United Way of Graham and Greenlee Counties, Safford Downtown Association and quite a few participating local businesses. With this partnership a total...

We had the privilege to partner with the Boys & Girls club of the Gila Valley and present a check for $40,000 to help with their 2020 Summer programs. “Our 2020 summer programming will serve as the essential link between education and child development. The writing program we are providing...

We are proud to have been able to meet and support Graham and Greenlee County School Superintendents by presenting a check for $48,139.93 to help with this year’s Southeast Arizona Teachers’ Academy (SEATA).  “We anticipate the New Teacher Coalition will serve up to 60 new teachers and principals; Math 20/20,...

We had the honor of presenting a check for $24,480 to First Things First to help in their efforts to improve Early Childhood Mental Health Consultations in both Graham and Greenlee Counties.  “Research shows that young children are being expelled/suspended from child care settings at an alarming rate. Early Childhood...

We had the honor of presenting a check for $25,000 to EAC Smalls Business Development Center to increase their reach and capacity to educate current or potential small business owners in Graham and Greenlee Counties. “Over three years: 150 additional people will be led through the business development process utilizing...

We were so excited to have the privilege to present a check for $15,000 to Greenlee County to help with their efforts in the 2020 Census! “The Greenlee County Complete Count steering committee has held numerous public meetings, provided hundreds of flyers and handouts, purchased “Everyone Counts” pencils for Clifton,...

We were so excited to present this check for $22,310 to Morenci Unified School District $16,310 of that is to start a robotics & drones program at Morenci High School. Where students will learn the intricacies of coding from a hands-on point of reference. Students will understand coding. When students...

It was an honor to be able to present a check for $169,000 to Duncan Fire for new SCBA’s.  “All DVRFD firefighters use the SCBA in structure fires, vehicle fires, and hazmat situations. They provide clean, cool breathing air, full face protection, and an emergency alarm system in case a...

We had the honor of presenting a check for $20,514.95 to Safford Unified School District for a new piano lab. Under the leadership of instructor, Chip Cheney, Safford High School plans to offer a new music elective; class piano. With the purchase of 17 pianos, Safford High School can offer...

We are so excited to present this check for $49,592 to the Greenlee County Health Department partnering with the U of A Extension Office to put in a commercial kitchen.  In 2018, Greenlee County built a new South Annex in the Duncan area. Part of the new building houses the...

We are excited to partner with one of the newest non profits in our area, Into the Wild Outdoors and present them with a check for $2,500.  “While exploring and teaching about the outdoors with individuals and at-risk youth, we also incorporate education, healthy living, survival, camping, fishing, hunting, hunter...

On Feb. 12, Scrubs Clubs leaders Roselyn Dorell and Isabella Leyba taught their third session of hands-only CPR to the Fairbanks Jr High to enrichment session.  “The Hands Only CPR class shows a partnership and collaboration seen many times in Greenlee County,” Gila Health Resources officials said. “The Scrubs Club...

We are honored to be able to partner with the Church of New Beginnings by presenting them with a check for $19,670 to help The Repeat Boutique upgrade their heating and cooling systems. The volunteers and visitors to the Repeat Boutique need a comfortable place to work and see the available...

We are honored to partner with SEACUS for another year, presenting them with a check for $78,000 to support their efforts to provide Meals on Wheels, Housekeeping, Personal Care for seniors 65 and older in Graham County; and Home Modifications for seniors in Graham and Greenlee Counties. These services aid...

We are proud to partner with Tooth B.U.D.D.S again this year, and happy to present them with a check for $125,000.  Tooth B.U.D.D.S. is a school-based dental hygiene program staffed by Affiliated Practice Dental Hygienists that focuses on providing preventive dental hygiene services to children at the convenience of their...

We are honored to have been able to Present a check for $15,000 to Graham County for the 2020 Census! In preparation for the 2020 Census, Graham County, City of Safford, Town of Thatcher, and Town of Pima created the Graham County Complete Count Committee (CCC). The Committee’s goal is...

We are so excited to be apart and watch this one unfold! We have partnered with Bonita Elementary School by presenting a check for $28,450 to repair, re-coating, and mark their school and community track. This multi-use track is the venue for a variety of school and community activities, serving...

Big Brothers Big Sisters is Coming to Graham County We feel honored to be apart of bringing Big Bothers Big Sisters to our communities with a check for $59,750. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Arizona is launching its one-to-one youth mentoring programs in Safford beginning in January 2020, with...

Congratulations to all 12 students awarded the United Way EAC Higher Ed Scholarships for the 2019-2020 school year.

We are grateful and happy to support our local Police Departments like The Pima Police Department who work hard every day to keep us safe. This check was present for $64,000 to wrap Pima’s School Resource Office’s Vehicle. A highly-visible vehicle will act as a deterrent to crime, whenever the...

United Way of Graham and Greenlee Counties is honored to be able to partner with great organizations like the New Life City Church on Project Luke. Project Luke is a community event that provides Christmas for families in need in our area. Thet offer a served dinner, local entertainment, even...

We are proud to support the Arizona Community Foundation in their efforts with local nonprofits to form The Graham and Greenlee Counties Tax Coalition.