Blog | United Way of Metropolitan Dallas

United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Looks to Fill the Education Gap in North Texas

by Terry Wagner, Special Contributor | January 28, 2019 Rowena Sosa knew her son Emmanuel didn’t like to read. Not only was the Dallas second-grader already behind at the start of the school year — he was also at risk of having to repeat the grade if his reading skills…

Collin County Nonprofit Leadership Institute

Jan. 15, 2019 – (Source: Plano Magazine) As Collin County grows, so do its challenges with issues such as homelessness, hunger and affordable housing. To help nonprofit agencies that are addressing these pressing needs for Collin County residents, Communities Foundation of Texas and the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas have joined forces to create…

How United Way of Metropolitan Dallas is Strengthening Our Community’s Level of Education, Income and Health

by Terry Wagner, Special Contributor If you ask Leslie Villa, Zena Mobbs or Angel Carter, they’ll tell you: Their lives are now much different than they once were. Today, they’re living up to their full potential with the help of programs from United Way of Metropolitan Dallas. With the help…

Updates

United Way of Metropolitan Dallas is Helping North Texans Live Fuller, More Productive Lives

by David Buice, Special Contributor Pregnant at 14 and a working mother by the age of 15, Keyuna Carter had to work harder than most to… Read more

Updates

Toyota and STEM-Focused School in West Dallas Will Change Lives and Shape Futures

by Gefen Kusin-Kline, Special Contributor To compete in today’s increasingly global economy, tomorrow’s workforce needs to be highly skilled in science, technology, engineering and mathematics… Read more

Updates

Trinity River Mission’s Success in Getting Kids to College is Straining Its Scholarship Fund

by Obed Manuel, Report for America Corps Member/Staff Writer While growing up in West Dallas, Vicente Argueta’s parents kept him busy. They signed him up… Read more

Updates

Mobilizing to Bring Fresh Food to Southern Dallas

by Gefen Kusin-Kline, Special Contributor Almost a quarter of the nearly 350,000 children currently living in Dallas have no access to fresh fruits, vegetables and… Read more

Updates

Q&A with Kristy Faus

Over the past 10 years, the Women of Tocqueville have used their collective power and generosity to dramatically impact and change the lives of women… Read more

Press Release

North Texas on Track to Retain Title of ‘Most Generous Community In America’ on Giving Tuesday

#GiveBigDFW Campaign, Powered by United Way, Raises $30 Million for Area Nonprofits DALLAS (Nov. 27, 2018) – North Texans responded generously to the call to… Read more

News & Media

‘Give Big DFW’ for Giving Day in North Texas

(Source – WFAA) Read more

News & Media

North Texans asked to donate or volunteer for Giving Tuesday

DALLAS – Today is a big day for charities across the country. It’s Giving Tuesday. The Giving Tuesday campaign started in 2012 and has grown over… Read more

News & Media

#GiveBigDFW Makes It Easy To Contribute Money Or Time On Giving Tuesday

“In 2017 more than $20 billion was spent between Black Friday, Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday. That’s in the U.S., so imagine the impact that… Read more

News & Media

North Texas Gets Ready for Giving Tuesday

North Texas Gets Ready for Giving Tuesday NBC 5 is a proud media sponsor of Giving Tuesday. President and CEO of United Way of Metropolitan… Read more

News & Media

This year, let’s make Giving Tuesday bigger than Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Dallas Morning News, Mary and Rich Templeton, contributors (Source) – November 26, 2018 Giving Tuesday on Nov. 27 is a global day of giving that marks the beginning of… Read more

Press Release

Cause marketing initiative FWD>DFW announces founding partnership with United Way of Metropolitan Dallas

DALLAS, November 15, 2018 — FWD>DFW (fwddfw.com), a new resource connecting North Texans to the most critical issues impacting Dallas-Fort Worth, is excited to announce… Read more

News & Media

Dallas’ evening TV news anchors from WFAA, KXAS, KTVT, KDFW call a detente for #GivingTuesday

Dallas Morning News, by Cheryl Hall (Source) – November 7, 2018 Call it a rare show of solidarity among the stars of local TV news. The… Read more

Press Release

United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors and Foundation Board

Jason Downing and Clint McDonnough Tapped to Lead Accomplished Groups DALLAS (October 2, 2018) – United Way of Metropolitan Dallas is proud to welcome an… Read more

Press Release

Frito-Lay, PepsiCo Announce Community Initiative – Southern Dallas Thrives

Program Commits $2 Million for Underserved Families in Southern Dallas Community DALLAS – PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay North America, along with the PepsiCo Foundation, PepsiCo’s Food for… Read more

Press Release

C200 Announces Recipients of Annual Luminary Awards

The Luminary Awards Honor Four Exemplary Women in Business Charged with Elevating Women in Business and Transforming Their Respective Industries Sponsored by Accenture and U.S.… Read more

Updates

Better Together Fund Celebrates One Year of Collaboration

Collaboration is the heart of the matter Our name says it all: The Better Together Fund (BTF). We exist to help nonprofits maximize their impact… Read more

Press Release

United Way Volunteers Work to Improve Health for Students in Southern Dallas

DALLAS, TX – (October 13, 2018) In an effort to support student health and wellness, volunteers are uniting to create a healthier school environment for… Read more

News & Media

Women of Tocqueville honor Lyda Hill, launch new fund for women and children

Dallas Morning News – The Women of Tocqueville, a group of 360 key supporters of the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, celebrated its 10th anniversary… Read more

Education

United Way is Proud to Partner With City Year Dallas to Help Students Succeed

Each year, thousands of students in Dallas are at-risk for dropping out of school. Students who drop out are eight times more likely to go… Read more

Press Release

United Way Honors Lyda Hill With Prestigious J. Erik Jonsson Award at Women of Tocqueville 10th Anniversary Celebration

DALLAS (September 27, 2018) – United Way of Metropolitan Dallas is proud to recognize renowned philanthropist and distinguished businesswoman Lyda Hill with the highly regarded… Read more

Updates

October 2018 Message from Kristy Faus, Women of Tocqueville Chair

Dear Women of Tocqueville friends, My head is still spinning from our AMAZING event last Friday night at the Perot Museum (or maybe it’s from… Read more

Updates

10 Reasons Your Nonprofit Should Participate in #GivingTuesday in 2018

Top 10 Reasons to Participate in #GiveBigDFW #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving that marks the beginning of the charitable season, following Black Friday… Read more

Press Release

United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Launches 94th Annual Campaign

DALLAS – Building on the success of an unprecedented $61-million fundraising year, United Way of Metropolitan Dallas is launching its 2018-2019 annual fundraising campaign, led… Read more

News & Media

Rainbow Days hosts a one-of-a-kind back to school festival

For the past 27 years, Rainbow Days has hosted a one-of-a-kind back to school festival. The event gives hundreds of homeless kids in Dallas the… Read more

Press Release

HMS and Kotter Host Executive Roundtable on Best Practices for Leading Organizational Change

HMS and Kotter recently hosted an Executive Roundtable event to discuss key strategies for leading complex organizational change. The event, held at HMS corporate headquarters… Read more

News & Media

United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Names Katherine Stenesen as new Chief Development Officer

Stenesen Prepared to Lead United Way’s Resource Development Team through its Most Successful Fundraising Era in the Organization’s History (DALLAS) – United Way of… Read more

Education

Amazing reading results with Tackle Summer Slide program

Did you know that 53% of North Texas third graders can’t read on grade level? It’s a critical statistic that can have life-long implications. Research… Read more

Education

Tips for Academic Success

High school is a teaching environment in which you acquire facts and skills. College is a learning environment in which you take responsibility for thinking through… Read more

Updates

August 2018 Message from Kristy Faus, Women of Tocqueville Chair

Dear Women of Tocqueville friends, It is my honor to be returning as Women of Tocqueville Chair for this upcoming 2018-2019 year. I would also… Read more

Press Release

United Way gets 3,000 DISD students ready for school

DALLAS, TX – (August 18, 2018) As the cost of school supplies has soared during the last decade, United Way and its community and corporate… Read more

Income

Thriving Nonprofits Spotlight: Carter’s House

As a mother of four, Shawana Carter knows first-hand how expensive it can be to get kids ready for back to school. She recalls a… Read more

Education

Going to college was never an option that had crossed Yaneth’s mind.

Going to college was never an option that had crossed Yaneth’s mind. No one in her family had ever attended college, and the finances just… Read more

Education

8 Tips for Getting Your Child Ready for School

Even though many children are ready to go back to school, most kids, even if they love school, have a bit of a rough time… Read more

Health

Free or Reduced Cost Immunization Clinics in North Texas

As children prepare to go back to school, an up-to-date shot record is a must before the first bell rings. Below is a list of… Read more

Education

This is Leslie’s Third Year at Future Focus Camp

Developed in partnership with the Dallas Regional Chamber, the Future Focus Camp serves 60 Dallas area high school students for two weeks each June. During… Read more

Education

Tips for Parents: Your Role in School Success

Studies show that a child’s academic achievement is directly influenced by their parents’ involvement in their education. Learn how you can bolster your student for… Read more

Education

Top 10 Tips for Successful Students

Best Study Practices: Read assigned texts/handouts Don’t procrastinate Pay attention to the organization of the text Highlight key points/terms in text as you read Review… Read more

News & Media

Aikman passes United Way torch after raising more than $61 million

DALLAS NEWS, July 6 – United Way of Metropolitan Dallas has exceeded its annual campaign goal, raising more than $61 million in the year that ended… Read more

Press Release

Celanese Announces $100,000 Century Grant to Support South Dallas

DALLAS (July 24, 2018) – Celanese Corporation (NYSE:CE), a global specialty materials company, today announced a $100,000 grant challenge for the southern sector of Dallas,… Read more

Updates

Summer Heat Help

North Texas is no stranger to heat. However, even native Texans are struggling to deal with this summer’s record-breaking temperatures. While all of us are… Read more

Health

For many kids, a rumbling tummy is what summer sounds like.

For many kids, a rumbling tummy is what summer sounds like. This summer, youth 18 and under can access free meals through the summer meals… Read more

Income

Kenuya’s “Pathways To Work” Story

Still a child herself, Kenuya was a new mom at the age of 14. By 15, she started working full-time to support her newborn… Read more

Press Release

New Study Finds DFW’s Innovation Economy Thriving, Identifies Drivers to Help Bolster Region’s Reputation as Hub of Innovation

The Dallas Regional Chamber, Accenture, SMU, and United Way of Metropolitan Dallas release findings of a comprehensive study; provide future roadmap DFW Regional Innovation Study… Read more

Health

Watch How Equal Heart Is Fighting Summer Hunger

Since its inception, GroundFloor Alumnae Equal Heart has provided thousands of meals to North Texas families continuing the commitment to help those who want to… Read more