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UWTC Names Chief Impact Officer
03/11/25
United Way of Tarrant County (UWTC) today announced Shon Dorsey as its new executive vice president and chief impact officer, effective March 17. In this role, Dorsey will oversee the organization’s direct service programs, community outreach and…

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Fueled by Passion: A Lifetime Commitment to Community and Change
03/05/25
Anyone who has ever met me knows there is one thing I do not lack: passion for change.In part, that might explain why I have so fervently committed my entire adult life to serving the needs of communities. While I have spent more than 20 years in…

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Employee Spotlight: Tellamecus Forsythe
02/26/25
Tax season is upon us, and that means Tellamecus Forsythe is very busy! The Opelousas, Louisiana, native began her journey at UWTC in 2024 as a site coordinator and is now the program coordinator for UWTC’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)…

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UWTC Announces Leadership Promotions
02/25/25
As a part of its commitment to fostering leadership and advancement within the organization, United Way of Tarrant County (UWTC) announces the promotions of Dierrica Smith, CFRE, to director of corporate relations and Shanna Snider to senior…

Events
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…

Successes
Legacy of a Lady: From Teenage Pregnancy to Community Doula and Mother of Change
02/04/25
LyTisa Greene was just 14 years old when her life changed forever. While her peers were trying to navigate the rigors of ninth grade algebra, LyTisa, also known as Lady, was trying to solve a different problem—she was going to be a mother. Instead…

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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…

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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…

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Restless Nights, Relentless Commitment: Leading Change at United Way of Tarrant County
02/04/25
The night after the JPS Health Network TeamBirth launch last week, I didn’t sleep — literally. Not because of the event itself. That was great! And, it wasn’t because of the vast impact of the maternal health work we are leading. That was…

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Meet the OSC Youth Steering Committee
02/03/25
Youth perspectives are essential to creating safer communities. That’s why the Youth Steering Committee (YSC), part of the One Second Collaborative (OSC), empowers young leaders ages 14–24 to take action against youth gun violence in Tarrant…

Events
"Law School" at Lunch: Spring Learning Series
01/31/25
Join our upcoming webinar series for social and human service workers to explore legal topics that impact the lives and well-being of older adults. Each one-hour session in this series will provide the insights and tools you need to make a…

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Fort Worth Star-Telegram: JPS launches new tool to help mothers, infants in Tarrant County. More hospitals to follow
01/29/25
Inside JPS Health Network’s auditorium over 50 nurses, physicians and JPS board members came to support its TeamBirth kickoff event Monday afternoon, Jan. 27. TeamBirth is a communication system to provide better transparency among women, their…

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The Business Press: JPS Health Network Launches TeamBirth Program to Enhance Maternity Care and Patient Experience
01/28/25
JPS Health Network proudly announces the launch of the TeamBirth maternity care program, becoming one of the first hospitals in Texas to implement this nationally recognized initiative. TeamBirth is designed to transform communication and…

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Fort Worth Report: Tarrant hospitals' teamwork program prepared to deliver improved maternal health outcomes
01/28/25
Tarrant County’s health systems are taking steps to improve maternal health outcomes with the official start of a first-in-Texas program. Seven hospitals within Baylor Scott & White Health, JPS Health Network and Texas Health Resources will…

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UWTC Welcomes New Marketing Director
01/16/25
United Way of Tarrant County (UWTC) today announced Dana Fairbanks as its new director of marketing. In this role, Fairbanks will lead efforts to advance UWTC’s mission through strategic marketing and communications, fostering deeper community…

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Employee Spotlight: Dierrica Smith
01/08/25
Meet Dierrica Smith, CFRE, Corporate Relations Manager at UWTC! Dierrica builds partnerships with local businesses, helping them achieve their corporate social responsibility goals while sharing how UWTC transforms lives across Tarrant County. Her…

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UWTC Opens 2025 Women’s Fund Request for Proposals
01/03/25
Local nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls in Tarrant County are invited to apply for funding through United Way of Tarrant County’s 2025 Women’s Fund Request for Proposals (RFP) process.

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One Second Collaborative Awards $90,000 to Combat Youth Gun Violence in Tarrant County
12/12/24
In its ongoing mission to reduce gun violence in Tarrant County, United Way of Tarrant County’s One Second Collaborative (OSC) distributed $90,000 in microgrants to 12 local organizations focused on creating safer communities in Fort Worth,…

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Fort Worth Star-Telegram: New doula program uses advocacy to target racial gap in maternal mortality in Fort Worth
12/12/24
Sofia Pimienta had a rough childbirth with her first son in 2020. The medical staff, she said, broke her water too early, administered an epidural early, and insisted on a C-section, which she didn’t want but accepted. When she was pregnant with her…

Successes
Making a Difference Through VITA: How Volunteering Shaped Javier’s Journey
12/11/24
Javier Huerta remembers the confusion he felt when he first entered the workforce and encountered the complex world of taxes. Growing up in a low-income household, he hadn’t been taught how to file taxes or that credits existed to help families like…

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UWTC Names Adam Powell as New CEO
12/09/24
United Way of Tarrant County’s board of directors is pleased to announce the selection of Adam Powell as UWTC’s new president and CEO effective January 13, 2025. Powell, a nonprofit executive with more than 20 years of experience, is known for his…

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ADRC Now Housed in UWTC’s Main Office
11/13/24
As part of its continuing commitment to serve older adults in Tarrant County, UWTC’s Area Agency on Aging and the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Tarrant County (ADRC) are now both located in UWTC’s main office at 201 N. Rupert St., Suite…

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UWTC Celebrates Graduation of 120 Community Doulas, Advancing Maternal Health in the Region
11/05/24
Marking a major achievement in our efforts to improve health outcomes for women and families across the region, United Way of Tarrant County (UWTC) proudly celebrated the graduation of 120 community doulas from our mental health program on October…

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CBS Texas: Trained community doulas to improve maternal, infant health in Fort Worth
11/04/24
A group of 120 trained doulas will soon be sent into the community to help save the lives of moms and babies in the area of Fort Worth with the worst health disparities.A group of 120 trained doulas will soon be sent into the community to help save…

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Fort Worth Star-Telegram: Fort Worth celebrates 120 newly-trained doulas who are working to make childbirth safer
10/30/24
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.

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Fort Worth Report: Fort Worth celebrates 120 community doulas ready to improve maternal health outcomes
10/30/24
LyTisa Greene, 38, remembers feeling scared when she learned she was going to be a teenage mother. Greene, who lives in southeast Fort Worth, didn’t have the educational resources or support to prepare for the birth of her child.

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Fort Worth Report: How can Tarrant County improve the health of mothers? Leaders to discuss solutions
10/22/24
In the five years since a study spotlighted 76104 as having the lowest life expectancy rate in Texas, Tarrant County experts have zeroed in on lowering the high rates of maternal morbidity and mortality as a key way to address the issue.

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September Employee Spotlight: Patricia Aguirre
09/20/24
At UWTC, we are fortunate to have passionate and dedicated team members like Patricia Aguirre, LMSW, MBA, leading our efforts to support older adults and individuals with disabilities. As the director of the Aging and Disability Resource Center of…

Successes
Empowering Future Leaders Through Education and Opportunity
09/12/24
United Way of Tarrant County’s mission extends beyond providing essential services to the community; we are equally committed to nurturing the next generation of leaders. This summer, we worked with individuals ranging from high school to graduate…

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One Second Collaborative Microgrant RFA Now Open
09/11/24
One Second Collaborative (OSC) is now accepting applications for its 2024 microgrant initiative, aimed at supporting efforts to combat youth gun violence. Tarrant County organizations with programs that support this effort are encouraged to apply…

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Tanglewood Moms: Supporting the Most Important Time in a Family's Life
09/09/24
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-…

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Reaching Every Corner of Our County: UWTC Celebrates Serving Nearly 400,000 Neighbors
08/06/24
UWTC's 2023 Impact Report highlights the lives we've changed and the work we've accomplished. From providing essential services to fostering community development, our efforts have made a significant difference in the lives of many.

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July Employee Spotlight: Deanna W. Titzler
07/18/24
When Deanna W. Titzler joined UWTC two years ago, she immediately jumped into the role as brand ambassador. As our chief communications and marketing officer, she crafts messages of hope and change using her talent for storytelling and vibrant…

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UWTC Announces New Director of Veteran-focused Programs
07/15/24
UWTC announced today the appointment of Bill Johnson as director of its Mission United program, which connects veterans, active duty military members and their families living in 256 Texas counties to health care, housing, education and employment…

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OSC Now Accepting Nominations for Youth Steering Committee
07/02/24
The One Second Collaborative announces the opening of nominations for its Youth Steering Committee (YSC), an advisory group of 15 young leaders from across Tarrant County that will provide guidance, recommendations and leadership to the OSC.

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UWTC Names Eric Marin Chief Financial Officer
06/26/24
UWTC announced today Eric Marin has joined the organization as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Marin comes to UWTC with more than 25 years of finance and operational expertise, including the last 15 years within or…

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UWTC Launches Beat the Heat Program to Provide Free A/C Units to Vulnerable Residents
06/21/24
As part of its mission to serve the local community in times of crisis, today, United Way of Tarrant County (UWTC) launched its third annual Beat the Heat program on the organization’s planned Day of Action.

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Veterans Fund Request for Proposals Now Open
06/20/24
Mission United announces the opening of its Request for Proposals (RFP) process for its Veterans Fund. Tarrant County organizations serving veterans, active-duty military members and their families are now invited to apply for a share of the…