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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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- Income
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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- Health
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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- Income
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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- Campaigns
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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- Education
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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- Education
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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- Donor Highlights
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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- Campaigns
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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- News & Media
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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- Health
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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- Donor Highlights
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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- Education
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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- News & Media
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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- Donor Highlights
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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- News & Media
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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- Health
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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- Health
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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- Education
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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- Donor Highlights
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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- Education
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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- Education
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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- Education
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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- Education
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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- Health
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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- News & Media
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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- News & Media
Community Forum Participants Discuss July 7 Tragedy
On Friday, July 29, a group of Dallas changemakers gathered at El Centro College for the “Actions Speak Louder” forum – discussing how we can come…
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Unite Dallas Relief Fund Raises $1 million to support community healing
As we respond to the tragic events of July 7, United Way of Metropolitan Dallas remains focused on the collaborative role that we, alongside our community…
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Dallas Community Comes Together Following Tragedy on July 7
We are horrified about the vicious attack on Dallas July 7. Our thoughts and prayers are with those killed and injured, and their loved ones.…
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United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Announces New Board Chair
Nonprofit funder of health and human services United Way of Metropolitan Dallas announced today it has appointed its next Board Chair, effect this month. By…
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United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Announces Anne Motsenbocker to Serve as New Board Chair
Longtime United Way of Metropolitan Dallas supporter and volunteer leader Anne Motsenbocker, Managing Director & Head of South Middle Market for JPMorgan Chase & Co.,…
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- Education
Family Center replaces strip club, will house several United Way funded programs
Mother of two Ana Resendiz has plenty to celebrate. This fall, her five-year-old son Sebastian will begin kindergarten at a competitive private school. This summer,…
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- Education
Local United Way gets state grant to teach parents not to abuse
Susan Hoff, Chief Strategy and Operating Officer of United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, speaks about early childhood education last year at Dallas City Performance Hall.…
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Silence the Growl awards grants to Summer Meal Providers
Thanks to generous donations from the community and amazing support from our sponsors, thousands of North Texas children are now going to enjoy a summer…
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- Health
Mesquite ISD provides free summer meals
District seeks to increase program awareness, participation By Kenny Green, Mesquite News (Source) – June 23, 2016 To stimulate interest in and awareness of the…
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United Way Supports Social Innovation at Dallas Innovation Alliance
United Way of Metropolitan Dallas makes a first of its kind investment in the Dallas Innovation Alliance. United Way Gives $205,000 Grant to DIA –…
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United Way of Metropolitan Dallas receives top PR award
United Way of Metropolitan Dallas (UWMD), with Fay + Sawers Productions, has accepted the prestigious Public Relations Society of America’s (PRSA) Award of Excellence for…
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Kickoff Event Helps Dallas Families Fill the Gap with Summer Meal Programs
UNITED WAY LAUNCHES ‘SILENCE THE GROWL’ SUMMER HUNGER CAMPAIGN Dallas, TX (June 8, 2016) – United Way of Metropolitan Dallas is launching its ‘Silence the…
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