What we do
Most people have heard of United Way. Few know what we do.
That’s probably because we do so much.
United Way of Tarrant County serves all 64 ZIP codes in Tarrant County. We uncover the root causes of challenges in our community and then find the best ways to solve them – whether that means partnering with other organizations or creating new programs ourselves.
From early education to elder care, we improve lives by bringing together fellow nonprofits, businesses and individuals. Ultimately, we want every person to thrive in our communities, be welcomed in our neighborhoods and benefit from a strong economy.
We’ve been making a difference for more than 100 years.
Research and Strategy
We conduct extensive research to identify the root cause of challenges in Tarrant County, engaging the community to build strategies that foster long-term change.
Programs We Lead
After we identify needs, we partner with other organizations to meet those needs, leading the strategy but relying on their experience and existing frameworks to provide services.
Programs We Run
If there are no existing organizations meeting the needs we’ve discovered, we may develop and run programs ourselves, filling gaps in services in our community.
Area Agency on Aging (AAA)
Supporting older adults, people with disabilities, and their caregivers, AAA is a large part of our organization – and is the only one in Texas that is part of a local United Way.
Other Organizations We Work With
We work with some amazing organizations to address the needs of our community. Many partner with us on our initiatives. Others receive grants to support our areas of focus. We all lift each other up. You can see the organizations listed in the designation dropdown on our donate page.
Our Mission in Action
Fort Worth Star-Telegram: Fort Worth celebrates 120 newly-trained doulas who are working to make childbirth safer
Tiffany and Jeremy Hall have had three children together. But the Halls, as newly trained doulas, hope to help many more children come into the world safely. Doulas support new parents during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.
LVTRise: Providing Hope after Tragedy
Gun violence turned Miranda’s* life upside down after a traumatic shooting in Fort Worth's Las Vegas Trail community injured her son. The incident left her family fearful and uncertain. LVTRise stepped in amid the chaos, offering much-needed support. They helped Miranda and her children move to a safer place, giving them a renewed sense of security.
Tanglewood Moms: Supporting the Most Important Time in a Family's Life
In Tarrant County, the maternal death rate exceeds that of the state average – and Texas is one of the top 10 states in the nation for maternal mortality. We know there is a disparity in access to affordable healthcare, especially in low-income communities and communities of color. But it goes further than that.