Health
Combating Childhood Hunger: United Way’s Summer Meals Event Reached 850 Dallas Neighbors
More than 850 Dallas neighbors gathered at Albert C. Black Jr. STEAM Academy on June 10—and went home with free meals, free groceries and a safety net for the…
Healthcare Costs Have Increased for Millions of Americans. How Are North Texans Being Affected?
At the end of 2025, Congress failed to extend subsidies that made health insurance more accessible for millions of Americans through the Affordable Care Act (A…
When School Lets Out, Hunger Doesn’t Take a Break—Here’s How We’re Helping
Summer is a time for fun, freedom—and for far too many families in North Texas, uncertainty about where the next meal will come from.
In Dallas County, on…
Extreme Cold Is Headed to North Texas. Here’s How to Stay Safe.
An arctic blast is expected to bring dangerously cold temperatures and winter precipitation to North Texas this weekend. Our region has a high risk of snow and…
What Happens to North Texans if Health Insurance Subsidies Expire Next Month?
Open enrollment is happening now for 2026 health insurance plans, and around 24 million Americans are currently shopping for coverage. Unfortunately, many of t…
United Way of Dallas and Other Local Organizations Continue Fighting Food Insecurity as Federal Government Reopens and SNAP Benefits are Restored
Although the longest ever government shutdown is over and the federal government is funded through January, a variety of factors still threaten food security f…
A Message from our CEO
A MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO
Celebrating 100 Years United —And Building the Future Together
Dear United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Community,
One hundred years. 1.7…
Improving Access to Healthy Meals
Texas is one of the most food-insecure states in the nation. That’s why many of our health initiatives focus on improving food security for all North Texans…







