Impact Stories
Education
Sharing the Power of Education
Meet Salvador, who volunteers with United Way to improve access to education.
Bridging the Digital Divide
Watch our video showing the impact of our Digital Connections program, which provides free laptops and hotspots to students in Southern Dallas.
Engaging Students with Hands-on Learning
Watch our video showing the impact of Heal Play Learn, a hands-on learning program that encourages social and emotional wellness, creativity and more.
Sparking a Love of Reading
Watch our video showing the impact of our Once Upon a Month program, which delivers age-appropriate children’s books to Dallas kids every month.
Income
Making College Dreams Come True
Learn more about Dollars for College, which seeds college savings accounts for low-income families.
Creating New Job Possibilities
Watch our video showing the impact of Women in Construction, a partnership with Hilti providing job training and support services to women in Southern Dallas.
Keeping Families in Their Homes
Watch our video showing the impact of the Dallas Rental Assistance Collaborative, which helps prevent homelessness.
Creating Career Pathways
Watch our video showing the impact of Pathways to Work, a workforce development program that improves access to middle-skill jobs in IT or health care.
Health
Expanding Access to Health Insurance
See how our Healthcare Navigators initiative helps ensure more North Texas get affordable, high-quality healthcare.
Supporting Healthy Moms and Babies
See how one community partnership is saving lives and reducing the mortality rate for Black moms and infants.
Creating a Targeted Impact
Discover the life-changing impact that Southern Dallas Thrives creates for the residents of the southern sector.
Preventing Childhood Hunger
Watch our video showing the impact of the North Texas Summer & Supper Council, which prevents hunger by supporting summer meals programs in North Texas.
Expanding Access to Health Care
Hear Daniel’s inspiring story about why he works to ensure everyone has access to the care they need.
Voices of the Movement
Sharing the Power of Education
Meet Salvador, who volunteers with United Way to improve access to education.
Fighting for Equity in Southern Dallas
Learn more about Ashley, who joined the Live United movement to fight against systemic inequities that hold many North Texas communities back.
A Chance to Improve Equity
Learn more about Alex, who Lives United to create the change she wants to see in the world.
Paying Her Success Forward for Others
Learn more about Alexis, who joined the Live United movement to have a direct impact in education, income and health in North Texas.
Expanding Access to Health Care
Hear Daniel’s inspiring story about why he works to ensure everyone has access to the care they need.
Living a Life of Service
Find out why Sheri chose United Way as the latest step in her lifetime of service.
Sharing a Passion for Education
Learn more about Tyler, who joined the Live United movement so he could help create lasting change in education, income and health.
She Found a Grassroots Movement
Meet Hannah, who was new to Dallas and looking for a way to meet new people while giving back.
Building a Better Future
Join Inia as she remembers how she discovered her passion for leading change.
Investing in the Next Generation
Learn more about Cathy, who joined the Live United movement to help improve access to education in North Texas.
Invest in Change
Your gift of any amount supports improved access to education, income and health right here at home. With deep community connections and broad impact, United Way of Metropolitan Dallas is the best investment you can make in North Texas.