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The Pitch

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…

Volunteer Mentors Drive Impact Through the Social Innovation Accelerator

At United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, we encourage all North Texans to join our Live United movement by giving, advocating and volunteering. Each is a powerf…

Meet Our 5 Inspiring Finalists for The Pitch

It’s that time of year: when North Texas gears up for The Pitch, the exhilarating culmination of our Social Innovation Accelerator program, when five finalis…

This Year’s Winners from The Pitch

Innovating for the Greater Good Our overall mission is to improve access to education, income and health—key areas that we have identified as the building…

AES Literacy Institute Wins Social Innovator of the Year at United Way’s The Pitch

By: Ben Swanger For the first time since 2019, United Way of Metropolitan Dallas’ signature social innovation event, The Pitch, was held in person. And ta…

Q&A with Social Innovation Accelerator Alumni

Building Success with the Social Innovation Accelerator United Way of Metropolitan Dallas: Chad, Cafe Momentum was the first Accelerator fellow back in 2013…

A Message on the New Year From Our CEO, Jennifer Sampson

In these first days of 2022, we have much to look forward to. Every new year presents a renewed opportunity to make North Texas a better place by challenging…