United Way of Pinal County CEO hopes to foster self-sufficiency, financial stability

by Melissa St. Aude | Casa Grande Dispatch

In his position at the helm of the United Way of Pinal County, Allen Villalobos hopes to encourage greater self-sufficiency and financial stability among those who typically rely on the services of area nonprofit organizations.

“My goal in this position is to get the people who use these services to become givers,” Villalobos said. “The biggest blessing in life is when you can give back.”

Villalobos, who became the chief executive officer of United Way of Pinal County in May 2019, replacing Mannie Bowler, said he understands those who rely on services from nonprofit agencies. He once relied on them as well.

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