For more than six decades, Texas Instruments (TI) and United Way of Metropolitan Dallas have had a powerful partnership rooted in a shared belief: When a community thrives, everyone thrives. Each year, TI employees and retirees rally together in one of North Texas’ largest and most impactful workplace campaigns—volunteering, giving and helping create lasting change for families across the region.

“Our partnership with Texas Instruments represents the value of corporate citizenship. TI doesn’t just operate in our community—they help build it, strengthen it and ensure it thrives for generations to come,” said Jennifer Sampson, McDermott-Templeton president and CEO of United Way of Metropolitan Dallas. “Their transformative vision supports our joint mission to build up our communities, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Each year, they create hope—giving hands-on support to our work, as well as financial contributions that drives impact.”

During our Centennial anniversary year, TI made a historic impact. During its 2025 campaign, TI employees and retirees collectively raised $8.5 million for United Way of Metropolitan Dallas. Additionally, TIers logged more than 3,600 volunteer hours and participated in 75 volunteer events that strengthened neighborhoods and supported families.

TI’s longstanding commitment goes beyond their workplace giving campaign and volunteer programs. The TI Foundation has also made grants to several United Way initiatives that advance education, income and health, such as the Data Capacity Building Initiative and Heal Play Learn. Their investment and hands-on engagement help fuel programs that improve communities today while laying the groundwork for a brighter future.

Driving Impact, One Volunteer at a Time

In honor of United Way’s Centennial Anniversary in 2025, TI also partnered closely with United Way of Metropolitan Dallas to launch the Aspire United Volunteer Series presented by Texas Instruments. Kicking off in spring 2024 with a historic Reading Day that brought together more than 1,200 volunteers who read to nearly 20,000 students across North Texas, the series engaged thousands of volunteers over the past few years.

Watch TI’s impact through their support of the Aspire United Volunteer Series:

“At TI, being a good neighbor is essential to who we are. I take pride in seeing our employees volunteer in the community, putting our shared ambitions and values into action. That’s why sponsoring the Aspire United Volunteer Series during United Way’s Centennial year made such sense for us—it brought thousands of volunteers, including those from other companies, together to create meaningful change,” said Andy Smith, director of Giving and Volunteering at Texas Instruments and executive director of the TI Foundation.

How TI Helps Create a Stronger North Texas

TI’s partnership with United Way fuels high-impact programs that clearly make a measurable difference:

Reading Day 2024 and 2025

• 10,000 books donated
• 35,000+ students positively impacted

Stock the School

• Support provided to 3,375+ students and educators
• 1,000+ backpacks distributed

STEM Fest

• 1,800 students experienced a full day of hands-on STEM activities

Food & Health Resource Fair (2024)

• 1,000 families received 60 pounds of groceries each
• ~2,000 individuals accessed health screenings and services

Jungle Bells (December 2024)

• 5,000+ North Texans supported
• 40 partner organizations delivered critical resources

Thriving Communities (April 2025)

• 65 trees planted at the Willie B. Johnson Recreation Center in the historic Hamilton Park neighborhood
• 500+ volunteers engaged

Summer Meals

• 670+ hot meals served
• 400 produce boxes/bags distributed to families

These programs not only meet immediate needs but also help build long-term pathways to education, stability and wellbeing.

Launching Into Our Second Century of Impact—Together

As we wrap up our Centennial Year, TI’s commitment ensures that the next century of impact begins with strong momentum for our next century of work. Their leadership in volunteerism, philanthropy and community engagement continues to uplift thousands of children, families and neighborhoods across North Texas.

Through generosity, partnership and a shared belief in the power of community, TI and United Way are working side-by-side to build a region where every North Texan can thrive.