News & Updates

United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Names Janelle Anderson President and CEO; Elevates Susan Hoff to Executive Vice President
We are thrilled to announce that Janelle Anderson has been named McDermott-Templeton president and CEO of United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, succeeding Jennife…

Tocqueville Society Continues Its 40th Anniversary Celebration with a Special Fall Luncheon
On Tuesday, September 15, we welcomed members of the Ruth Sharp Altshuler Tocqueville Society to the Ritz-Carlton Dallas for a special Fall Luncheon. This yea…

The Stephens Greth Foundation Makes Historic Investment in United Way of Metropolitan Dallas
At United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, we’re thrilled to announce a $15.5 million investment from The Stephens Greth Foundation to support communities acr…

Tocqueville’s 40th Anniversary Celebration to Feature Country Music Icon Martina McBride
Mark your calendars, North Texas—something special is happening at Fairmont Dallas on February 3, 2027. We’re celebrating 40 years of the Ruth Sharp Alt…

During November’s Election, Dallas County Residents Will Vote on a Homelessness Solutions Funding Measure—But Not on Childcare Expansion
This month the Dallas County Commissioners Court made several important decisions that will affect voters’ November 3 ballot. The court opted to place a homele…

Introducing the 2027 Social Innovation Accelerator Cohort
At United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, we believe some of the most transformative solutions to our region’s biggest challenges begin with local innovators…

New Research Shows that Hunger Has Increased 35% in North Texas
Hunger has been a growing problem in North Texas over the last several years—even before recent legislation ended SNAP benefits for more than half a million Te…

Together, We’re Setting Local Students and Teachers Up for Success
As students and teachers prepare for a new school year, United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, volunteers and community partners came together to make sure two Dal…