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Creating mighty change on a grassroots level BY JUDY PEARSON The GOLDEN THREAD Sam Leyvas has been a man on a mission his entire life. That’s not hard to imagine considering his lovely mother, Helen, taught her only child the value of lending a hand. Whether the need came from their South Phoenix neighbors or a family member, Helen was quick to offer assistance without being asked. Taking those valuable lessons from his cherished guidepost to Northern Arizona University, Leyvas was active in student government and the Arizona Students’ Association. In his work at Valley of the Sun United Way, Sam Leyvas focuses on building and strengthening relationships that generate financial resources to support the organization’s mission while creating an impact for the community. A 2ND ACT A 2ND ACT FRONTDOORS MAGAZINE | 43