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Why Jimmy Johnson will be centerpiece of the reunion for arguably greatest Cowboys team of all time
By Tim Cowlishaw, DallasNews (SportsDay) (source) Arguably the greatest Cowboys team of all time is getting together for a 25-year reunion Saturday night. And the coach who…
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Troy Aikman to Lead United Way Fundraising Campaign
By Meredith Land, NBC DFW (source) Troy Aikman, Pro Football Hall of Famer and Dallas Cowboys legend, says that for all of his accomplishments on the field,…
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Troy Aikman getting the Dallas Cowboys’ Super Bowl teams back together
By Ryan Wooden, All 22 (source) Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and Hall of Famer Troy Aikman piloted the franchise to three Super Bowl championships in four…
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Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl champs to reunite
by Cynthia Izaguirre, WFAA KHOU (source) DALLAS — Dallas Cowboys Legend Troy Aikman made a big announcement Thursday. Aikman revealed he’ll host the 25th Anniversary…
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Troy Aikman to Lead 2017-18 United Way Of Metropolitan Dallas Fundraising Campaign
Star-studded reunion of Dallas Cowboys’ three Super Bowl championship teams of the 1990s jump-starts fundraising efforts DALLAS – United Way of Metropolitan Dallas today announced…
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WNBA Champion Alicia Thompson reads with kids
United Way invites volunteers to read with kids on Dr. Seuss Reading Day, March 2 DALLAS (February 21, 2017) – The NCAA and United Way…
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For students, seeing mentors who look like them makes all the difference
By Hannah Davis , WFAA (source)
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Fair Supports Students’ College and Career Dreams in Southern Dallas
Volunteers from Celanese, TI and Deloitte Mentor Students for Success DALLAS, TX (February 14, 2017) – Paul Quinn College will be the site of the…
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United Way says it has put 192,130 people on the path to financial stability
By Holly Haber, Dallas Morning News (source) February 9, 2017 At the halfway point of a 10-year effort to lift 250,000 North Texans out of…
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Dallas Homeless Count
Homeless Count Brings 1,300 Volunteers to Downtown Dallas by Courtney Gilmore, NBC DFW Street by street, alley by alley, volunteers count Dallas’ homeless by Tasha Tsiaperas,…
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United Way’s GroundFloor Announces New Fellows
Largest GroundFloor Class Enters Revamped Accelerator Program DALLAS, TX (February 7, 2017) – A way to get ex-offenders back to work and save taxpayer dollars,…
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United Way Update Marks Halfway Point in Initiative to Achieve 10-Year Community Goals for N. Texas
UTD Analysis Highlights Progress and Identifies Challenges DALLAS, TX (January 31, 2016) – United Way of Metropolitan Dallas reported on progress toward meeting 10-year community…
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Homeless Count Brings 1,300 Volunteers to Downtown Dallas
EVERY YEAR, THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TAKES A COUNT OF HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE LIVING ON THE STREETS OR IN TRANSITIONAL HOUSING. January 26, 2017 [NBC…
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Toyota, with United Way of Dallas, offers up $1M grant to connect North Texans
By Jill Cowan, Dallas Morning News (source) As Toyota settles into what will be its new North American home — Plano — the auto giant…
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Sylvia Almost Lost Her Car Because Of A Predatory Loan
Three months after Sylvia Perez took out an auto title loan, she realized it would be nearly impossible to pay it off. Although she had…
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Baylor Scott & White Health, United Way and City of Dallas Join Efforts to Combat Diabetes
Healthy Cities initiative launches at three Dallas recreation centers (01/09/2017 – Dallas, TX) – A community-based pilot program offered at three Dallas recreation centers promotes…
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How United Way Metropolitan Dallas Influenced Millennials to “Give a Check”
By: Jennifer Sampson, McDermott-Templeton President & CEO for United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, Salesforce.org (source) At United Way Metropolitan Dallas, we know innovation is critical to continuing…
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Tremendous Results for #BigDGives
#BigDGives activated 100’s of North Texas nonprofits, inspired more than 9,000 donors to give $1.7+ million and logged over 8 million impACTs or acts of…
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#BigDGives Media Coverage
Pre-#GivingTuesday Coverage (November 21, 2016) Tell us what you are thankful for and how you will give back! – FOX 4 News This morning United Way…
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United Way and Texas Instruments ‘give big’ as part of citywide #BigDGives Campaign
DALLAS, TX (November 29, 2016) – Hundreds of Texas Instruments volunteers delivered meals to hungry and homebound seniors and disabled North Texans on Tuesday as…
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Operation: Equip and Serve on Veterans Day
United Way, Texas Instruments and other companies’ volunteers and veterans help revitalize southern Dallas neighborhood DALLAS, TX (November 11, 2016) – As America honors veterans…
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OneUp polls are closed. Who won?
The polls are closed, your votes have been counted and the winner (or winners actually) have been selected. The first annual OneUp the Vote campaign…
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Career education program launched
The Dallas Cowboys, United Way of Tarrant County and United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Launch Character Education Program in Schools Dallas, TX (October 31, 2016)…
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100 JPMorgan Chase volunteers helped restore local Blackland Prairie to its native state
To celebrate a century of doing business in Dallas, JPMorgan Chase is gathering 100 volunteers to team with United Way of Metropolitan Dallas and Trinity…
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Event designed to spark students’ interest and success in math and science
Texas Instruments, Celanese Corporation and United Way volunteers bring ‘STEM in the Schoolyard’ to Comstock Middle School students DALLAS, TX (October 23, 2016) United Way…
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Hill makes significant gift to United Way Dallas
United Way of Metropolitan Dallas today announced that Dallas philanthropist and entrepreneur Lyda Hill has contributed $2.5 million to United Way and its Unite…
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Voters decide which GroundFloor Fellows get 100k
Big money up for grabs for social entrepreneurs who receive the most OneUp votes United Way of Metropolitan Dallas launched OneUp the Vote, a popular…
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Dan Aptor Named New CDMO
Following an extensive search, United Way of Metropolitan Dallas has named Dan Aptor as the organization’s Chief Digital Marketing Officer. Aptor, who has held senior…
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Healthy Zone School Program Celebrates Helping Local Students Lead Healthier Lives
The Healthy Zone School Recognition Program® is celebrating its sixth year of empowering and equipping North Texas students to live healthier lives, curbing the critical…
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Knowing the right 104 year old has its benefits, as Dallas’ United Way can attest
By Cheryl Hall, Dallas Morning News (source) Two “first ladies of Texas Instruments” are teaming up for the naming rights to the top executive position…
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After School’s Out, Wonder Kits Keep Kids Engaged In STEM Education
“Did ours survive?” 13-year-old Joanna Hernandez excitedly races down two flights of stairs to check on her team’s water balloon following a 40-foot drop. It’s…
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United Way Kicks Off Annual Campaign On WFAA
On September 9, 2016, United Way of Metropolitan Dallas kicked off its annual fundraising campaign LIVE on News 8 Daybreak outside WFAA’s studios. United Way…
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Tom and Karen Falk make major gift
As United Way kicks off its Annual Campaign this month, Tom and Karen Falk have committed $2 million to United Way of Metropolitan Dallas. The…
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United Way Launches 2016-2017 Annual Fundraising Campaign
Kickoff Rally Unveils ‘Grow South, Grow Strong’ Initiative to Strengthen Southern Dallas (DALLAS) – United Way of Metropolitan Dallas will kick off its 92nd annual…
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How To Deal With Skyrocketing Prescription Costs
A firestorm erupted after the maker of EpiPen announced steep price hikes for the life-saving injector device. It helps people who have potentially fatal allergic…
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Prescription drug costs continue to outpace inflation
Families are forced to make tough decisions on where to spend limited resources August 29, 2016 In a community where almost 50% do not have…
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Teachers Across the Country Who Get Kids Excited About Returning to School
In their “Person of the Week” segment, ABC World News highlights teachers across the nation who are going the extra mile – including Taylor Toynes,…
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Roger Staubach inducted into NJCAA Hall of Fame
Former New Mexico Military Institute multi-sport star Roger Staubach was inducted into the NJCAA Hall of Fame today. Via PR Newswire (Source) – August 26,…
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Unite Dallas Relief Fund Grant Applications Now Open
In the wake of the tragic Dallas shootings on July 7, the swift and generous support of our North Texas community and the nation has…
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Dallas schools are quietly making major gains in elementary math education
Dallas Morning News guest column co-authored by Reasoning Mind’s Vice Chairman, Forrest Hoglund; Dallas ISD Trustee, Dr. Lew Blackburn; United Way of Metropolitan Dallas CEO,…
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United Way, Texas Instruments, Celanese Corporation and For Oak Cliff Host Back to School Festival
Volunteers Distribute Much-Needed School Supplies to Families in Southern Dallas August 13, 2016 Today in Southern Dallas, more than 200 area volunteers joined together in…
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Teacher making a difference in Oak Cliff
Costs quickly add up with back-to-school needs. The For Oak Cliff Back to School Festival aims to help parents equip their children with tools to…
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United Way Selected as Youth Opportunity Fund Recipient
The Youth Opportunity Fund, led by the Citi Foundation and America’s Promise Alliance, provides grants to nonprofits working in innovative ways to place low-income young…
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Los Barrios Among 28 New United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Service Providers
For 21-year-old José Almanza, the doctor’s office is like his second home. He’s been coming to the same place for health care since he was…
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Unite Dallas Relief Fund Raises $1 Million
United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Fund to Support those Affected by July 7 Shootings August 4, 2016 Thanks to generous contributions from dozens of prominent…
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