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- Updates
Introducing our 2019 GroundFloor Fellows
Bold Idea is an education non-profit organization that is increasing access and interest in computer science for Dallas area students. Boldidea.org Hand to Hold offers…
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- Updates
Character Playbook Comes To The NFL Draft In Dallas
On April 25, nearly 1,000 students joined the 2018 NFL Draft festivities at AT&T Stadium for a Character Playbook hour, hosted by Dallas Cowboys player Travis Frederick…
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- Donor Highlights
June 2018 Message from Kristy Faus, Women of Tocqueville Chair
Dear Women of Tocqueville friends, Thank you to everyone who attended our Women of Tocqueville 10th Anniversary Kickoff Reception at the Bivins Gallery last month! It…
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- Donor Highlights
Women of Tocqueville 10th Anniversary Kickoff Reception Recap
The 10th Anniversary Kickoff Reception in anticipation of the dinner and celebration in September, was held on Wednesday, May 23, at the Bivins Gallery at…
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- Updates
Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings Reveals 2018 GrowSouth Report
In 2012, Mayor Rawlings identified the vast Southern Sector of Dallas as a land of economic opportunity and development, long ignored by neighbors north of the…
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- Health
House Farm Bill Fails
On Friday, May 18, 2018, the U.S. House of Representatives voted against passage of H.R. 2, The Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, also known…
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- Press Release
Mary and Rich Templeton to Serve as 2018-19 Annual Campaign Chairs for United Way of Metropolitan Dallas
DALLAS – Following an influential line of successful leaders and global CEOs committed to making a difference in our community, Texas Instruments Chairman, President and…
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- Updates
Bigs In Blue Connects Police Officers With Dallas Students
When Ja’Quary grows up, he wants to be a police officer like his “Big Sister,” Lieutenant Sally Lannom. “I want to put bad guys away,” he…
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- Updates
Congratulations to the 2018 Healthy Zone School Award Winners!
On Thursday, May 10, a special dinner was held at the Frontiers of Flight Museum, honoring this year’s Healthy Zone Schools and award winners. The…
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- News & Media
Remembering Margaret McDermott
Like you, we are mourning the passing of our friend, Mrs. McDermott. Even in our sadness, we are filled with immense gratitude for the extraordinary…
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- Updates
May 2018 Message from Kristy Faus, Women of Tocqueville Chair
Dear Women of Tocqueville friends, As well as providing opportunities to give back to our community, membership in Women of Tocqueville offers endless opportunities for…
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United Way Volunteer Shares Her Love For Reading With Students
On March 2, more than 700 United Way volunteers fanned out across North Texas to read to more than 7,000 young students. The annual event…
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- Updates
Recap: Builders Society Luncheon, April 4, 2018
Dear Builders Society Members and Guests, United Way of Metropolitan Dallas hosted the Builders Society Networking Luncheon presented by Vistra Energy, at the United Way…
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- Updates
VITA Volunteer Helps More Than 100 Families Face Tax Day
The Internal Revenue Service sponsors the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program for individuals with low to moderate income (less than $58,000 per year, the…
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- Education
Troy Aikman Engages Students during ‘STEM in the Schoolyard’ Event
United Way’s STEM in the Schoolyard event is designed to inspire student imaginations and spark early interest in STEM careers Pro Football Hall of Fame…
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- Updates
April 2018 Message from Kristy Faus, Women of Tocqueville Chair
Hello Women of Tocqueville Friends, The warmer temperatures and blooming flowers have added a ‘spring’ to my step, or maybe I was energized by seeing…
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- Updates
Healthy Snacks To Try With Your Kids By Emily Russell
In Dallas County, 46 percent of children are obese or overweight. Children who are overweight or obese are at higher risk for diabetes, cancer, heart disease,…
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- Updates
Parents Are Children’s First and Most Important Teachers By Kriston Jackson
Teacher? Who Me? It’s easy to think “I’m a parent, not a teacher.” The great news is, you are both! Your daily routines and activities in…
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- Updates
New Class of Non-Profits Set to Benefit from Initiative’s Second Year By Nissy New
While many teenagers were experiencing their first years in college, 19-year-old Richard Miles faced 60 years in prison for a crime he did not commit.…
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- Press Release
United Way Volunteers Celebrate Reading on Dr. Seuss’s Birthday
Community Partners and Influencers Read to Thousands of Students across North Texas, Motivating them toward Early Literacy DALLAS, TEXAS (March 2, 2018) – Hundreds of…
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- Updates
March 2018 Message from Kristy Faus, Women of Tocqueville Chair
Hello Women of Tocqueville Friends, Thank you to everyone who participated in Dr. Seuss Reading Day presented by EY last week! Whether you volunteered with…
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- Updates
2018 Bench & Bar Panel Discussion Recap
Bench & Bar Friends and Guests, On Tuesday, February 27, 2018, Women of Tocqueville and RealPage hosted United Way’s Bench & Bar panel discussion for…
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- Updates
February 2018 Second Tuesday Luncheon Recap
Dear Tocqueville Society members and guests, What an incredible Second Tuesday Luncheon we had last month! FOX 4 anchor Clarice Tinsley, who is celebrating 40…
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- Updates
Voting is one of the simplest, yet most powerful duties we as citizens hold
Voting is one of the simplest, yet most powerful duties we as citizens hold; however, many do not vote. This picture does a great job…
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- Updates
2018 Spring Connections Event Recap
Women of Tocqueville friends and guests, Thank you so much for joining us for our Women of Tocqueville Spring Connections event at Elements! The rain…
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- Updates
Free Tax Preparation Allows North Texas Families To Keep More of Their Hard-Earned Money
Tax season and stress often go hand in hand. Compiling all the necessary documents and navigating complicated tax laws can be an overwhelming job, especially…
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- News & Media
Dallas is Selected to Participate in National Job Quality Initiative
Dallas and three additional communities will assist local [industry] employers in changing their business practices to improve hiring, retention and engagement of frontline workers DALLAS,…
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- Press Release
Dallas is Selected to Participate in National Job Quality Initiative
Dallas and three additional communities will assist local [industry] employers in changing their business practices to improve hiring, retention and engagement of frontline workers DALLAS,…
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- Updates
Dallas Selected For Prestigious Fellowship To Improve Family Engagement, Student Achievement By Kriston Jackson
Dallas has been selected as one of five communities to participate in the Flamboyan Fellowship National Family Engagement Partnership. The national initiative, now in year…
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- Updates
Message from Kristy Faus, Women of Tocqueville Chair, February 2018
Hello Women of Tocqueville! Can you believe we are already one month into 2018? The Women of Tocqueville Committee has been hard at work planning…
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- Campaigns
A Look at the Need Behind Our Warm a Sole Campaign
Why Socks? You probably haven’t spent much time today thinking about the socks you are wearing or how lucky you are to have them. They may seem…
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- News & Media
United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors and Foundation Board
Former Police Chief David Brown Among Accomplished Leaders Tapped to Serve DALLAS, TX (January 16, 2018) – United Way of Metropolitan Dallas is proud to…
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- Income
Give today and create more success stories like Markus’s
Markus faithfully served in the US Army. So when he needed help, we came with reinforcements. Markus was a homeless, jobless veteran suffering from PTSD.…
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- Health
Give today and create more success stories like Wayne’s
At an age when most people are just starting life, Wayne had to turn his around. At the age of 21, Wayne was pushing 300…
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- Income
Give today and create more success stories like Evelyn’s
She had no computer skills, no confidence and no benefits left. No wonder Evelyn was terrified. Laid off from her job at 57, Evelyn was…
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- Education
Give today and create more success stories like Emmanuel’s
Emmanuel didn’t like to read at all. Then he met Miss Shelly. Emmanuel was behind in his reading level at the beginning of the school…
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- News & Media
PepsiCo, Frito-Lay Associates Participate in United Way Day of Caring event
Eighth annual event brings more than 1,400 associates contributing an estimated 7,000 volunteer hours to nonprofit organizations throughout the Dallas-Ft. Worth area DALLAS, TX (October…
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- Health
Healthy Zone School Recognition Program® Expands to Serve 110,000 Students
Healthy Zone School Recognition Program® Expands to Serve 166 North Texas Schools and 110,000 Students in Fighting Childhood Obesity DALLAS, TX (October 5, 2017) A partnership…
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- Campaigns
Update: Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund
In times of great need, the power of a united community becomes clear. Thank you to everyone who donated to the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund.…
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- Campaigns
United Way Launches OneUp The VoteTM Campaign
United Way Launches OneUp The VoteTM Campaign, Giving Away $100,000 to Competing Social Entrepreneurs DALLAS, TX (September 27, 2017) – United Way of Metropolitan Dallas…
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