News and events

June Employee Spotlight: Danielle Minter-Spencer

06/23/23

For Intake Specialist Danielle Minter-Spencer, her personal experience as a U.S. Navy veteran helps her support the more than 110,000 veterans living in Tarrant County.

In the news

NBC 5: United Way of Tarrant County Announces ‘Beat the Heat’ Campaign As Summer Temperatures Rise

06/21/23

NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 have joined forces with United Way to distribute air conditioning units to those in need.

In the news

Telemundo 39: United Way Exhorta a Donar Aries Acondicionados para Familias que lo Necesitan

06/21/23

NBC 5, Telemundo 39 y United Way del condado de Tarrant necesitan su ayuda para combatir el calor con su campaña Beat the Heat. El objetivo es recolectar un mínimo de 100 unidades de aire acondicionado en honor al aniversario de 100 años de United…

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United Way of Tarrant County Launches Beat the Heat Campaign to Protect Vulnerable Populations This Summer

06/15/23

As part of its mission to serve the local community in times of crisis, United Way of Tarrant County (UWTC) launches its second annual Beat the Heat campaign on June 21, the organization’s planned Day of Action and the first official day of summer.…

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Fort Worth Star-Telegram: Fort Worth Police Giving Free Gun Locks to Residents in June. Here’s How to Get One.

06/09/23

Police in Fort Worth are offering free gun locks to anybody who needs one, along with instructions on how to use them.

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Dementia Care Warriors and Area Agency on Aging of Tarrant County To Host Free Workshop To Uplift Dementia Family Caregivers

05/25/23

The fourth annual REVIVE REFRESH, a brunch and workshop for caregivers of those living with dementia, will be held Saturday, May 27. The workshop will include sessions covering legal and financial planning, caregiver resources, as well as…

Organization news

May Employee Spotlight: Katrine White

05/22/23

May is Older Americans Month, a time to spotlight the contributions of Older Americans and bring attention to the challenges that keep them from living healthy, happy lives. For Katrine White, program and outreach coordinator for the Area Agency on…

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UWTC Women United Grants $60,000 to Organizations Supporting Women and Girls in Tarrant County

05/16/23

United Way of Tarrant County (UWTC) awarded its 2023 Women’s Fund Impact Grants to The Ladder Alliance and the Foundation for the Young Women’s Leadership Academy at its third annual Women United Investing in Impact Luncheon held May 11.

Organization news

April Employee Spotlight: Roger Foggle

04/21/23

For Roger Foggle, work is personal. As program coordinator for UWTC’s One Second Collaborative (OSC), Roger focuses on the escalating issue of youth gun violence impacting Tarrant County, especially in low-income communities of color.

Needs

Veterans Fund RFP Now Open

04/19/23

The 2023-2024 Veterans Fund Request for Proposal is now available. Tarrant County organizations serving veterans, active-duty military members and their families must apply by Wednesday, May 10, 2023.

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One Second Collaborative Requests for Applications Now Open

04/14/23

United Way of Tarrant County recently released a Request of Application to those organizations that submitted Letters of Intent to become a programmatic partner for the One Second Collaborative. These applications must be completed by Friday, May 5…

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10,000 Texas Veterans Connected to Resources

04/01/23

One year after launching the Texas Veterans Network, Combined Arms announces that they have connected 10,000 Texas veterans and their families to resources that ease life’s transitions.

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Innovative State of the Sector Research Project Aims to Better Understand Needs of Nonprofit Organizations That Serve Arlington Community

03/28/23

The Arlington Tomorrow Foundation, the largest charitable endowment in the city, is funding and developing a first-of-its-kind study to better understand the needs of the hundreds of nonprofit organizations that serve the Arlington community.

Organization news

March Employee Spotlight: Pennie Clayton

03/23/23

With tax season in full swing, it’s the perfect time to highlight Pennie Clayton, Program Manager for our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.

Successes

VITA Volunteer Finds Personal Reward While Helping Others

03/22/23

Few people describe filing taxes as “beautiful,” but for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) volunteer Krisna Eastham, helping community members prepare their income taxes for free is incredibly rewarding.

Successes

Women United Brings Healing to Local Mothers

03/22/23

Raising a child as a single mother is hard enough, let alone when carrying the weight of a lifetime of trauma and loss. This was life for Brianna* before finding healing through The Women’s Center of Tarrant County.

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Birdville ISD High School Students To Provide Free Volunteer Tax Services March 4 in Partnership With United Way of Tarrant County

03/02/23

For the first time in Tarrant County, high school students will be offering their services as trained and IRS-certified tax preparation volunteers.

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Women United Creating a Brighter Future for Local Girls

02/23/23

Located in the Lake Como neighborhood of Fort Worth, Rivertree is an independent Christian school working to break the cycle of poverty by educating students to learn well, love well, work well and lead well.

Needs

One Second Collaborative Announces Community Involvement Opportunities

02/15/23

With program implementation launching in early summer, the One Second Collaborative (OSC) needs your support to make this initiative a success!

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Free Tax Prep Centers Now Open in Tarrant Count

02/13/23

With tax season underway, United Way of Tarrant County announces the opening of Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) locations in Tarrant County where qualifying residents can get their taxes filed for free.

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VITA Volunteers Lend Helping Hand During Tax Season

01/25/23

With their youngest daughter at college, Robert Schmidt and his wife looked for ways to give back to their community. Robert read about United Way of Tarrant County’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program in his church bulletin and decided…

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Volunteers Needed for Tax Prep Program

01/17/23

Heading into the busy tax season, United Way of Tarrant County (UWTC) needs volunteers for its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Annually, an estimated 4,000 households across Tarrant County use these free tax preparation services,…

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UWTC Names New Arlington Regional Director

01/09/23

United Way of Tarrant County (UWTC) today announced the promotion of Ruth Assi, MSW, to regional director of the organization’s Arlington office.

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United Way of Tarrant County and Texas A&M School of Law To Host Tax Webinar to Help Filers Stay Safe During Tax Season

01/04/23

United Way of Tarrant County and the Texas A&M Tax Dispute Resolution Clinic will host Choosing a Tax Professional—a free, educational webinar providing tips for the upcoming tax season—Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 5 p.m. via Zoom and Facebook Live.

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Regina R. Williams Named Executive Vice President and Chief Impact Officer

12/19/22

United Way of Tarrant County today announced Regina R. Williams, LMSW, as executive vice president and chief impact officer.

Organization news

A Message of Gratitude

12/15/22

As we look back over the events of this year, the United Way of Tarrant County team reflects on our reasons to celebrate as well as on the challenges those in our community continue to experience.

Events

Get United Day Highlights

12/09/22

We were honored to have Chuck as our emcee at Get United Day, November 17 at Globe Life Field, when UWTC, local leaders, community members and special guests celebrated our organization’s centennial birthday and the launch of our Second…

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Home Modifications Helped Restore Kenneth’s Independence

12/01/22

When Tarrant County resident Kenneth Fable suffered from heat stroke during last summer’s heat wave, his whole world was upended. He underwent extensive physical therapy and now relies on a walker to get around.

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United Way of Tarrant County Annouces Karen and Jeff Williams as Co-Chairs of Get United: The Second Century Campaign

12/01/22

United Way of Tarrant County (UWTC) announces Jeff Williams, a long-time public servant and the former mayor of Arlington, and his wife Karen as co-chairs of United Way’s Get United: The Second Century Campaign for Tarrant County.

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UWTC’s Mission United Helps Veterans Get the Services They Need

11/28/22

Recent data from United Way Texas shows that 25% of Texas’ veterans are unable to afford their basic needs. United Way of Tarrant County’s Mission United initiative focuses on supporting our veterans who so selflessly served our nation.

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United Way of Tarrant County and BRAVE/R Together Announce Partnership to Address Racial Inequities in 76104 ZIP Code

11/22/22

United Way of Tarrant County and BRAVE/R Together today announced a partnership for an equity inclusion project that focuses on the Morningside, Hillside and the Historic Southside neighborhoods in the 76104 Tarrant County ZIP code.

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Thank You to Dr. Faye Beaulieu

11/22/22

2022 is a special year for United Way of Tarrant County. As we celebrate 100 years, we also savor our last year with one unique employee before she embarks on her retirement.

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United Way of Tarrant County Launches Get United: Second Century Campaign for Tarrant County to Fuel Lasting Change

11/17/22

Today, United Way of Tarrant County President and CEO Leah M. King issued a challenge to Tarrant County residents: Join United Way’s Get United campaign to support progress and initiatives that will create a more vibrant and stable community for all.

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Get United Week Events Occurring Across Tarrant County Nov. 15-20

11/17/22

United Way of Tarrant County celebrates our 100th birthday by encouraging residents and community leaders to join in our vision for service to the region.

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United Way of Tarrant County to Host Get United Day and Centennial Celebration on November 17 at 10:30 a.m.

11/09/22

Next week, United Way of Tarrant County celebrates 100 years of serving residents from every corner of Tarrant County.

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BRAVE/R Together to host Free Festival to uplift 76104 Community

10/26/22

he first annual Phoenix Festival, a free event to provide resources to residents in the 76104 ZIP code, will be held Saturday, November 12. The festival will include health screenings, vaccinations, workout sessions, a farmer’s market and children’s…

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United Way of Tarrant County Initiatives Receive County, City ARPA Funding

10/11/22

Four United Way of Tarrant County initiatives directly addressing areas of community need related to pandemic recovery received nearly $10 million in federal funding from the Tarrant County Commissioners Court and City of Fort Worth in September.

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Hadley Woerner Named Board Chair

10/05/22

United Way of Tarrant County today announced Hadley Woerner as chair of its board of directors. He succeeds Melinda M. Johnston, who now serves as the board’s immediate past chair. In addition, seven individuals were named as new board members.

Successes

Rosa es Roja Strives to Create Healthy Hispanic Families

09/20/22

For many families struggling to make ends meet, health and nutrition are frequently neglected. A diet lacking proper nutrients can contribute to many health problems, including cancer. For Hispanic communities, serious health issues are too…

Successes

Bill and Kathy's Story

08/08/22

One Sunday evening in late January, Kathy and Bill were cherishing their time together, a comfort they would not have for much longer as Bill had been recently diagnosed with stage four cancer.

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United Way of Tarrant County Announces Community Investment of Nearly 2.7 Million

07/26/22

In support of its efforts to provide long-term, systemic solutions to ongoing social challenges, United Way of Tarrant County today announced the investment of nearly $2.7 million in 54 community-based agencies across North Texas, thanks to…

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United Way of Tarrant County Receives $100,000 Grant From Carl B. Florence E. King

07/20/22

United Way of Tarrant County today announced the Texas Veterans Network-North Texas program was awarded a $100,000 grant from the Carl B. & Florence E. King Foundation to provide social services to veterans, active-duty military and their…

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United Way of Tarrant County Announces Deanna Titzler as Chief Communications and Marketing Officer

07/11/22

United Way of Tarrant County today announced that Deanna Titzler will join their internal team as Chief Communications and Marketing Officer, beginning Wednesday, July 20.

Needs

Help United Way of Tarrant County Beat the Heat

06/30/22

United Way of Tarrant County will be accepting new and gently used fans (box, pedestal or tower) and small air conditioning units using a standard wall 115V electrical outlet through the Beat the Heat Collection Drive, June 21 through September 23.

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Collecting for the Community: Highlights From the 2022 Day of Action

06/22/22

Thank you to everyone who came out and donated during our Day of Action! We are so appreciative of the way Tarrant County came out to support our community.

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United Way of Tarrant County Grants 60,000 to Organizations Supporting Women and Girls in Tarrant County

06/16/22

Women United announced The Women’s Center of Tarrant County as the recipient of the $40,000 Impact Grant at the Investing in Impact Luncheon on May 12. Each year, Women United allocates funds to organizations that support women and girls.

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Collecting for the Community: United Way of Tarrant County Day of Action to Benefit Local Nonprofits

06/06/22

United Way of Tarrant County is rallying for the community to collect and donate items for families, individuals and older adults as part of the annual Day of Action, Tuesday, June 21.

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United With Uvalde

05/25/22

Yesterday was a very dark and devastating day here in Texas and across our country. Our hearts are broken as we try to comprehend the tragic events that took place in Uvalde, TX.

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