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Why United Way?

Uniting the most crucial causes for a stronger Tarrant County: We’ve been researching solutions and launching important new initiatives – as well as building capacity for and supporting other great organizations – for more than 100 years.

How to Get United

Our Focus

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Community Response

Providing the basics for daily needs, disaster relief and veterans, including things such as food, housing, medical care and counseling.

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Community Health

Ensuring a community where everyone can be safe and healthy, with a particular focus on underserved neighborhoods, women, children, older adults and those with disabilities.

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Financial Empowerment

Equipping individuals with the tools for independence, from financial literacy to stable housing and transportation.

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Education and Learning

Preparing the current and future workforce to contribute to their own success and to their community.

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Mission United

We connect North Texas veterans, active-duty military members and their families to community resources.

 

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Area Agency on Aging

We offer support for older adults, those with disabilities and those who care for them.

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Maternal Health

We’re addressing one of the biggest health challenges in Tarrant County: the high maternal mortality rate.

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Youth Gun Violence Prevention

We’re working to address the leading cause of teen death with street outreach, counseling and more, informed by stakeholders including a youth advisory council.

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Our Mission in Action

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UWTC Introduces VITA PLUS Pop-Up Events

02/19/25

VITA PLUS Pop-Up Events are special one-day resource fairs held at multiple locations across Tarrant County, where individuals and families can receive free tax preparation assistance while also accessing valuable financial, educational and career resources.

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UWTC Opens Free Tax Prep Sites

02/04/25

As tax season kicks off, United Way of Tarrant County (UWTC) is helping hard-working individuals and families get the most out of their tax refunds. This year, for the first time, UWTC is offering scheduled appointments at 11 of our 12 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites, which includes our mobile unit locations, making it easier and more efficient for qualifying residents to access free tax preparation services.

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UWTC & TCU Team Up to Offer Two MBA Scholarships

02/04/25

United Way of Tarrant County and the TCU Neeley School of Business are proud to launch a new scholarship initiative designed to foster the next wave of leadership talent. This collaborative effort provides two substantial scholarship opportunities that aim to propel ambitious professionals towards significant career advancements.