News & Updates

Unlocking Audacious Change: A Community Conversation with Emmanuel Acho
On April 24, the George W. Bush Presidential Center welcomed Emmanuel Acho to Southern Methodist University for an unforgettable Community Conversation, modera…

A Landmark Gift and a Legacy of Impact: Carol and Kevin March Commit $5 Million to United Way of Dallas
On April 25, some of the most dedicated supporters of United Way of Metropolitan Dallas came together for an extraordinary occasion: a special Ruth Sharp Altsh…

United Way Tocqueville Society Unites to Create Positive Community Impact at Bench & Bar Boo-Ray Tournament
At this year’s Third Annual Bench & Bar “Boo-Ray” Tournament hosted by United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, the North Texas legal community enjoyed a little…

We Applaud the Texas Legislature for Prioritizing Childcare and Strengthening Families
As we wrap up the month of April, which is Child Abuse Prevention Month and included Black Maternal Health Week, April 11-17, we applaud the lawmakers who have…

Dallas Unites to Drive Meaningful Change Through Social Innovation at The Pitch
On Wednesday, April 9, United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, with the support of our Centennial Innovation sponsor, Goldman Sachs, united 1,000 change-makers from…

Two Ways We Can Work Together to Prevent Child Abuse in North Texas
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, an important reminder that we must all come together to prevent child abuse. United, we can ensure all North Te…

Advocates Call for Meaningful Change at Texas United Way Capitol Day
United Way of Metropolitan Dallas organized a delegation to travel to Austin for Texas United Way Capitol Day in February, joining United Ways and nonprofits a…

1,000 Volunteers Spark Reading Magic During Our Centennial Reading Day
One of our big dreams for Big D is for tens of thousands of North Texas children to discover the magic of reading in a single day. On Friday, March 7, that dre…