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We’re celebrating 100 years of changing lives in North Texas.

And we’re just getting started.

Be part of this once in 100 years opportunity to change lives in North Texas

Be Part of the Celebration

Our Centennial Anniversary includes a full year of special events, with high-impact volunteer opportunities presented by Texas Instruments, renowned speakers, meaningful connections and unforgettable experiences.

December 17, 2024

Jungle Bells

(Volunteer Event) – Volunteer to support this beloved annual event, which brings communities together at the Dallas Zoo to create unforgettable memories through music, food and entertainment. Registration is not yet open. To stay in the know, sign up for updates.

March 7, 2025

Reading Day presented by Atmos Energy

Reading Day is one of our biggest, most impactful events of the year, where volunteers encourage early literacy by distributing free books and reading to thousands of preschool and elementary-aged scholars on campuses across North Texas. Registration is not yet open. To stay in the know, sign up for updates.

April 2025

Thriving Communities

(Volunteer Event) – This special initiative will include several indoor and outdoor events at school campuses, community spaces and parks across North Texas, with approximately 1,000 attendees participating in clean-up, creation and building projects. Registration is not yet open. To stay in the know, sign up for updates.

June 2025

Summer Meals Kickoff

(Volunteer Event) – Through the North Texas Summer & Supper Council, United Way works to ensure that every child has access to healthy meals in summer. At our Summer Meals Kickoff, volunteers will engage in events, meal sites and food packing. Registration is not yet open. To stay in the know, sign up for updates.

    United Way Kicks Off Centennial Campaign and Year-Long Celebration

    Ways to Invest

    We’ve been changing lives in North Texas for 100 years. And together, we can ensure our second century of service is even bigger than our first. From monthly gifts to our Giving Societies to planned giving, there are so many ways to be part of this unstoppable movement.

    Stay tuned for details on our second century fundraising campaign, which will increase our collective capacity to achieve the Aspire United 2030 community goals for North Texas.