The Importance of Early Childhood Development
Early Childhood Development Statistics Research indicates that 90% of brain development happens by the age of 5. These are the years that children absorb nearl…
The State of Homelessness in 2022
Homelessness prevention is an important part of the work we do at United Way of Metropolitan Dallas. That’s because housing stability provides a foundation for…
Celebrating Our 97th Annual Campaign and Unite Forever Endowment
On Thursday, May 12, United Way of Metropolitan Dallas invited supporters and partners to gather at The Star in Frisco for a very important celebration: our 97…
Preventing Childhood Hunger This Summer
When the school year ends, tens of thousands of North Texas students rely on summer meals programs to access regular nutritious meals and to keep hunger at bay…
Bench & Bar 2022
This April, United Way of Metropolitan Dallas proudly hosted our annual Bench & Bar event, featuring a panel of local legal experts from some of North Tex…
College and Career Readiness Benefits All North Texas
This month, tens of thousands of graduating seniors across North Texas are preparing to take their next steps into the world. The stakes are high for each indi…
Achieve Key Financial Milestones
These and other obstacles keep many North Texans from achieving financial security, which can also impact their educational opportunities and health. April is…
Family Connects North Texas Expansion
A Proven Approach Based on the Durham model, Family Connects is an evidence-based program rigorously evaluated with proven outcomes for improving maternal and…