In 1967, a group of 35 philanthropic business and community leaders gathered on a Friday at the Monte Vista Hotel in Flagstaff to create an innovative way to support charities in Flagstaff. Organized by the President of the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce, the meeting was called to discuss the need for a United Fund for the City, one that multiple businesses could donate toward with the goal of consolidating funding and resources to more directly impact those local charities with the greatest need.
Today, the United Way of Northern Arizona is a part of United Way Worldwide, and proud to be locally owned and run by a committed Board of Directors, made up of leaders in the communities they serve.
