Programs & Services

These programs and services are provided thanks to your generous contributions.

SKILLED WORKFORCE PROGRAM

The Skilled Workforce Program offers support and scholarships for a wide variety of in-demand, technical certifications for Pinal County adults. Attaining the certification will increase earning potential, employability and advancement opportunities, and improve efficiency within the field. These benefits impact the individual and their family, businesses in and near Pinal County, and the community as a whole – more households with financial stability. Applicants will complete the Building Financial Security workshop through our partner the University of Arizona Pinal County Cooperative Extension.

Skilled Workforce Program Eligible Fields

Preparing for the Skilled Workforce Application

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FAMILY, FRIEND & NEIGHBOR (FFN)

The Family, Friend and Neighbor Program focuses on providing in-home childcare providers training and materials to care for children ages 0-5 years. The program is focused on grandparents and other family members taking care of children other than their own. Many children spend parts of the day with non-parent caregivers in informal home settings. Learn how you can better support the health, development and learning of the young children in your care through health and safety practices, educational activities and understanding more about child development. Request information or assistance HERE.

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Featuring Dolly with the Imagination Train in the background

READING BY 3RD GRADE INITIATIVE

The United Way of Pinal County’s Reading by 3rd Grade Initiative, in partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, provides children 0-5 years of age books on a monthly basis. The program is focused on giving opportunities to children in rural Pinal County communities with access to books that will help them improve their reading skills and the overall love for books. We all know that children learn how to read from 0-8 years of age. After that, the children read to learn. That’s why it’s so important to teach the love of books and reading at the child’s early age. United Way of Pinal County is committed to provide that opportunity to our children in Pinal County. Register your child HERE.

MYFREETAXES

MyFreeTaxes is a service provided by United Way for free and easy tax preparation. There are free federal and state filing options available for all income levels, including schedule C. In-person assistance is available for those who qualify. MyFreeTaxes screens for credit and deduction eligibility, like the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit and can help filers claim missed stimulus payments. Most filers complete their taxes in under one hour and save an average of $200 in fees. Get started HERE.

TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE

The Transportation Assistance Program focuses on providing transportation options and repairs to aide Pinal County residents with getting to and from work. For those who are walking to work, this may mean receiving a new bicycle, helmet and lock to drastically reduce travel time and prevent loss of employment. For those experiencing a financial hardship when a vehicle breaks down, the Transportation Assistance Program offers a way to repair the vehicle to ensure our community members are not losing jobs and families have access to a working vehicle. When funding is available, applications for assistance can be found under the APPLY FOR HELP menu on our website.

FINANCIAL EDUCATION

Financial Education is a key component to achieving long-term financial stability for residents of Pinal County. These courses are designed to give families and individuals the tools and understanding to live within their means. Understanding how to budget and manage money will give our neighbors a chance to thrive and better endure life’s challenges. Financial Education empowers our community to make lasting change and become more financial stable.

Courses include Where Does Your Money Go and Building Financial Security for adults, Money Matters for Young Minds and Financial Fundamentals for Teens.

Learn more and register HERE.

PATH TO SUCCESS GED SCHOLARSHIP

The Path to Success Scholarship Program focuses on providing adult students, wishing to finish their high-school equivalent, scholarships for the final exams. The jobs of the future will require more than a high school diploma and United Way of Pinal County helps you start the process. The Path to Success Scholarship Program is operated throughout Pinal County complementing CAC GED preparation courses. APPLY HERE

FOOTSTEPS2BRILLIANCE

– READING BY 3RD GRADE INITIATIVE

United Way of Pinal County is bringing FOOTSTEPS2BRILLIANCE to children 0-5 years of age. FOOTSTEPS2BRILLIANCE is an interactive literacy app to teach your child the love of books and reading.
CLICK HERE to register your children at no cost to you.

United Way of Pinal County le ofrece FOOTSTEPS2BRILLIANCE a tus hijos(a) de 0-5 de edad. FOOTSTEPS2BRILLIANCE es una aplicación interactiva que enseña al niño el amor a los libros y a la lectura.
HAZ CLICK AQUÍ para ir a la página de registración gratuita.

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