News & Updates
United Way’s STEM Fest Inspires Young Minds
During last month’s annual STEM Fest presented by Texas Instruments, United Way of Metropolitan Dallas brought together students, educators and industry lead…
Dollars for College Puts Low-Income Students on a Path to College
At United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, we’re proud of the impact our community has driven through Dollars for College, our partnership with Communities Founda…
Celebrating Impact, Igniting Innovation, and Empowering Our Future
Welcome back everyone from the summer season. It is with great excitement that – in honor of United Way’s milestone anniversary – we share the pr…
‘Compassion Drives Advocacy’: How One United Way Volunteer Advocacy Leader Got His Start
The next few months are a critical time for advocacy in North Texas, as we approach the November election and prepare for next year’s legislative session. At…
Tocqueville Society Members Celebrate Historic Progress of the Past Year
The Sept. 19 Ruth Sharp Altshuler Tocqueville Society Luncheon, hosted by the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, was a remarkable showcase of community leade…
Why North Texas Students Should Submit Their FAFSA Early
Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) early can be the difference between obtaining a degree and not going to college at all. Accor…
We’re Kicking Off Our New Fiscal Year with New Board Members, Officers and Committee Chairs
As we prepare to celebrate 100 years of impact in 2025, it is our great honor to welcome a new group of extraordinary North Texas leaders to the United Way o…
How Paycheck Advance Products Hurt Low-Income North Texans
Across the United States, millions of people work full time but don’t earn enough money to cover their basic needs. When they encounter a crisis or an unexpe…