February 22, 2012
Join United Way as we team with Dallas ISD to support Read Across America Day, held annually March 2 — Dr. Seuss’ birthday. As a reading volunteer on this special day, you’ll read Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax to Dallas ISD students in pre-K through second grade. Read More »
Categories: Education
February 12, 2012
How do you prevent abuse before it starts? CBS 11 profiles the effective programs at the Child Abuse Prevention Center, supported by United Way donors. Read More »
January 31, 2012
The WFAA report about United Way volunteers helping low-income North Texans prepare their taxes features Jovanna Brown, a client whose mother used the program last year to get back $7,000 that she used to help pay her rent. Read More »
January 27, 2012
WFAA shows how the Methodist Hospitals Life Shines Bright Pregnancy Program, which receives a United Way grant, helps some of the youngest North Texans get the healthiest possible start to their lives. Read More »
January 27, 2012
The Samaritan Inn, the only homeless shelter in Collin County and a United Way grant recipient, is featured in a CBS 11 News report by J.D. Miles. Read More »
Categories: News
January 27, 2012
The Dallas community has an opportunity to help students and parents of schools closed by DISD successfully transition to their new schools, Susan Hoff told Dallas Business Journal. Read More »
January 27, 2012
Jennifer Sampson spoke with WBAP about kicking off the fourth year of volunteer-powered tax help efforts for low- to moderate-income North Texans. Read More »
January 26, 2012
Cecily Gooch, general counsel for TXU Energy, says, "This volunteer-driven tax help program teaches families how to take better control of their finances and is a perfect example of how United Way is helping people help themselves.” Read More »
January 25, 2012
Payday and auto title loan outfits create a cycle of debt by charging high fees that mask high interest rates. In Dallas South News, Rev. Gerald Britt describes community efforts to help struggling families. Read More »
January 16, 2012
As trained United Way volunteers begin their fourth year of helping hardworking families file their taxes, Susan Hoff spoke with KRLD's Mitch Carr about the effort and who is eligible for help. Read More »
January 13, 2012
Dallas Business Journal, The Dallas Morning News and Park Cities News report on United Way hiring of Stacey Paddock Malcolmson as chief development officer. She will lead efforts to raise money to change more lives in North Texas forever. Read More »
Categories: News
January 09, 2012
Town Square Buzz features the Healthy Zone School Recognition Program as one of the efforts McKinney ISD is using to fight childhood obesity in its community. Read More »
December 30, 2011
As one of the Dallas Business Journal top business stories of 2011, Bill Hethcock identifies two changes at United Way: a tighter focus on Education, Income and Health; and a new CEO. Read More »
Categories: News
December 26, 2011
MySweetCharity asked Dallas icon Ebby Halliday if she had to endorse a check for $1 million to only one person or group for the betterment of Dallas, who she would choose. Her answer: United Way. Why? Read More »
Categories: News
December 16, 2011
Dallas Voice reports on the dedication of a new dental clinic that was funded and staffed thanks to United Way donors. The clinic will serve about 1,000 clients a year. Read More »
December 09, 2011
Texas Instruments summarizes its national and Dallas-area contributions to United Way, including financial resources and volunteer time. Read More »
Categories: News
December 01, 2011
D CEO magazine profiles Jennifer Sampson. Find out what keeps the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas president and CEO "up at night, and also gets me out of bed in the morning." Read More »
Categories: News
November 30, 2011
Susan Hoff from United Way spoke with CBS 11 about the safety considerations that parents should keep in mind when they consider giving their children a cell phone. Read More »
Categories: News
November 28, 2011
United Way supports several local service providers that help struggling families and individuals pay their utility bills this winter so they can stay warm — and safe. Read More »
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November 28, 2011
Gloria Campos from WFAA talks with the Hall of Fame player about his work with United Way to help schools teach kids healthy exercise and eating habits. Read More »