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Our Tocqueville Luncheon & 99th Annual Campaign Kickoff

Wednesday, Sept. 27 marked the start of our 99th Annual Campaign—the final campaign in our first 100 years of service to the North Texas community. We celebr…

Karen and Tom Falk Receive United Way’s Highest Honor for Volunteer Service

About the J. Erik Jonsson Award The J. Erik Jonsson Award was created by United Way of Metropolitan Dallas’ Board of Directors in 1978 in honor of one of the…

Every Vote Counts, Even in Off-Year Elections

Election Day is right around the corner, and even though this is an off-year election, it’s important that you make a plan to vote. Casting your ballot durin…

Announcing the 2023-24 Women of Tocqueville Steering Committee

We are excited to announce the 2023-2024 Women of Tocqueville Steering Committee comprised of 22 corporate and community leaders. 2023-2024 Steering Committe…

Message from Michelle Horton, 2023-2024 Women of Tocqueville Chair

I am honored to serve as the 2023-2024 Chair for the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas’ Women of Tocqueville. In my past five years serving on the WOT Steeri…

Meet Our Newest Social Innovation Accelerator Fellows

United Way of Metropolitan Dallas was founded nearly 100 years ago. Being around for almost a century means we have a rich history—and a bright future. Today…

6 Ways to Improve Your Financial Stability

Over the last three years, many North Texans have struggled to recover financially from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and several years of record infl…

Homelessness, Housing and Affordability in North Texas

This summer is on track to be among Texas’ most extreme seasons on record, with scorching temperatures throughout the day and little relief at night. The unr…