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Emergency Assistance

Find food, housing, medical care and more in times of crisis

When disaster strikes Tarrant County residents, United Way of Tarrant County is ready to respond. 

For older adults, those with disabilities and their caregivers, call 817-258-8125

For veterans, active-duty service members and their families, call 844-4TX-VETS

Our Mission in Action

Volunteers from Spartan Carrier Group help distribute A/C units to Tarrant County residents.

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.

Volunteers gather for UWTC's Day of Action, the official launch of our Beat the Heat program.

Volunteers Help Residents Beat the Heat

07/01/24

When Charisma Patterson signed up to volunteer for United Way of Tarrant County’s Day of Action, she wanted to help her community, but she never anticipated how deeply the experience would touch her.

OSC Grantee Melinda Hamilton

Turning Tragedy into Action: Local Mother Uses Her Pain for Good During White House Visit

04/25/24

Melinda Hamilton is a mother on a mission. She tragically lost her daughter, brother, and grandson to gun violence. Her pain fuels her advocacy work, so when the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention asked her to share her story, Melinda graciously accepted the invitation.