June 19, 2013
“Caroline Rose Hunt is a rare community treasure,” said Jennifer Sampson, president and CEO of United Way of Metropolitan Dallas. “Her long-standing service and generosity continues to impact the lives of all North Texas residents.” Read more »
Categories: News | Volunteer Stories
June 17, 2013
Caroline Rose Hunt is a community treasure who has been vital to the success of United Way of Metropolitan Dallas and the North Texas community. This year, the prominent real estate mogul, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and author will receive the highest volunteer honor United Way of Metropolitan Dallas offers: the J. Erik Jonsson Award. Read more »
Categories: Volunteer Stories
June 17, 2013
Debbie Taylor has helped us image a brighter future for North Texas where children will be healthy from birth, successful in school and life and ultimately have a career that provides financial stability. Her leadership has taken our community to a level of caring that would have never been achieved without her. Read more »
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June 10, 2013
“We can start a dialogue today that will make Dallas a better place for every one of us to live,” said Tom Falk, CEO of Kimberly-Clark, talking with nearly 200 community leaders about improving preventive health care. Read more »
June 06, 2013
United Way of Metropolitan Dallas on Friday introduced marketing and a new website for its Bank on Dallas program, which uses expertise from more than 20 financial institutions to provide assistance for people who need financial guidance. Read more »
June 05, 2013
Former first lady Laura Bush delivered the keynote address Tuesday at an invitation-only gathering about the importance of prenatal care and preventive health screenings for North Texas women and children. Read more »
June 02, 2013
“We have to look at the work that we’re doing through the lens of tomorrow,” Sampson says. “We can’t continue to do things just because that’s the way we did them for the first 85 years of our existence. We’ve really had to shake things up.” Read more »
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June 02, 2013
Tom Falk’s first public duty as campaign chairman is Tuesday, when the United Way and Kimberly-Clark kick off the campaign at the George W. Bush Presidential Center by hosting a symposium called United for Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies. Read more »
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May 31, 2013
Debbie Taylor, chairwoman of the board of the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas for the past two years, wins Outstanding Director Award. Read more »
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May 29, 2013
In an effort to solve North Texas’ old social problems such as poverty and illiteracy, one of the area’s largest fundraising organizations hopes to invest in young nonprofits, social entrepreneurs and startups to come up with new solutions. United Way has titled the initiative the GroundFloor. Read more »
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May 28, 2013
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May 24, 2013
United Way of Metropolitan Dallas announced today that it will invest $50 million in the North Texas community during its 2013-2014 fiscal year. Read more »
Categories: Education | Health | Income | Press Releases
May 24, 2013
For four-and-a-half years, on the third Friday of every month, one group of Texas Instruments employees has had the same lunch plans. Read more »
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May 16, 2013
See how Mesquite ISD teacher Tiffany Moll used her United Way I Rock Math grant to purchase iPads and better engage her students. “I use it as an incentive…to delve into something we’ve talked about in class.” Read more »
May 13, 2013
A recent United Way of Metropolitan Dallas grant recipient enables young men to break the cycles of crime and poverty by giving them a place at table. Read more »
May 01, 2013
United Way of Metropolitan Dallas today announced the launch of The GroundFloor, an accelerator fund and program providing financial assistance, mentorship and other resources to innovative start-up organizations. Read more »
Categories: Press Releases
April 30, 2013
If you believe children deserve quality childcare that will give them the best start in life, now is the time to take action. Read more »
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April 22, 2013
A trip to Austin with Women of Tocqueville sparked Stacey Doré to use her professional advocacy skills to support United Way education priorities. Read more »
Categories: Volunteer Stories
April 19, 2013
“It’s important for us as parents to have our children see us giving back and working hard for others,” said Scott Hudson, whose family was one of several volunteering at Titche Elementary. Read more »
Categories: Education | Volunteer Stories
April 19, 2013
“Being a successful leader is not about being a man or a woman. It’s about hard work and dedication.” - Jennifer Sampson, president and CEO, United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Read more »
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