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Programs We Lead

Driving strategy

We identify needs in the community, establish and lead the strategy for a diverse set of programs to address those needs, and then bring the best people and organizations together to implement those programs.

A food donation center

Emergency assistance

Providing food, shelter and other essentials for those impacted by natural disasters.

mother and child

Maternal health

Addressing the high mortality rates for Tarrant County mothers and their babies.

Two men working in a kitchen

One Second Collaborative

Preventing youth gun violence with street outreach, counseling and more.

Our Mission in Action

NEX Metropolitan, a recipient of an OSC microgrant, hosted gun violence awareness and prevention sessions for high school-aged youth impacted by or at risk of gun violence.

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, Arlington and Crowley. 

UWTC 2024 Community Doula Graduates

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 26. 

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.