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Lunch with Legislators: Hear Policymakers’ Priorities for 2022 and Beyond
Ross Ramsey: What do you see as the biggest issues in public education for the 2023 legislative session? Rep. Collier: Because of the schools being away for …
Why Does United Way’s Key Education Goal Focus on Third-Grade Reading?
In 2020, United Way of Metropolitan Dallas collaborated with a diverse group of community partners to identify the goals that would guide our work and progre…
Get Free Assistance with Your 2021 Taxes
Tax season can be confusing and stressful. And to make matters worse, there are always at least a few changes to the tax law every year. Despite the challeng…
Everything You Need to Know About the March 1 Primary Election
Voting is one of the simplest, yet most powerful duties we as citizens hold. It’s important for all of us to be informed voters. Many people only vote during…
United Way and AT&T Partner to Help Bridge the Digital Divide in Dallas
AT&T and United Way of Metropolitan Dallas have teamed up to help bridge the digital divide in Southern Dallas. AT&T is contributing $1 million to ou…
United Way, Capital Good Fund Team Up to Provide an Alternative to Predatory Lending
Last year, Cynthia Sutton, a 54-year-old Dallas resident, suddenly found herself in a financial crisis. She needed money to repair the car she uses for her p…
Women of Tocqueville Day of Painting at Agape
On December 10 and 11, over 20 volunteers across all United Way Giving Societies gathered at Agape Resource & Assistance Center to help pre-tape, prime, …
5 Tips for Building a Strong, Thriving Family
Having children is one of life’s biggest changes. Parenting doesn’t come with instructions, and sometimes it’s easy to get overwhelmed. That’s especially tru…