Media Requests
The United Way of Metropolitan Dallas media policy is to respond promptly, accurately and honestly to inquiries from the media. United Way of Metropolitan Dallas welcomes media inquiries and requests for interviews of its representatives.
For more information contact:
Michelle Frith or Colby Walton
Cooksey Communications
972-580-0662, ext. 14 or ext. 23
michelle@cookseypr.com
colby@cookseypr.com
For a full list of United Way updates, including recent news coverage, press releases and more, visit the United Way blog .
Press Releases
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 »
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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 »
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April 17, 2013
April is Financial Literacy Month and Dallas communities will have the chance to get financially fit with a week of events during Financial Fitness Greater Dallas (FFGD), April 20 - 27, 2013. FFGD will be a week-long financial literacy and public awareness campaign pioneered by the Bank On Dallas initiative, the Mexican Consulate, FDIC, the City of Dallas Office of Economic Development, the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, and community and banking partners in the Greater Dallas area. Read more »
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January 28, 2013
Jennifer Sampson, president and CEO of United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, has been selected by the Baylor Alumni Association as a recipient of the 2013 Distinguished Alumni Award. Read more »
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January 22, 2013
United Way of Metropolitan Dallas announced today that Thomas J. Falk, chairman and CEO of Kimberly-Clark Corporation, will serve as chairman for the organization’s 2013 campaign. Read more »
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January 07, 2013
Teachers at schools in Dallas, Mesquite and Lewisville will receive a combined total of $45,000 for equipment they will use to enhance their students’ overall learning experience, as well as expert coaching. Read more »
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November 29, 2012
United Way Pacesetters recognized for fundraising achievements. Read more »
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October 08, 2012
“Celanese is honored to help commemorate the first-ever LIVE UNITED Day,” says Rohr. “We believe that companies and their communities can work together to change lives and we’re pleased to be able to make a positive difference where we live and work.” Read more »
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September 04, 2012
“Investing in the work United Way does to strengthen math and science education helps teachers today to change the lives of their students permanently,” says Sam Self, Texas Instruments Foundation chairman. Read more »
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August 06, 2012
“Literacy in math and science will be critical for future generations to succeed,” says Ed Heffernan, president and CEO. “Alliance Data is proud to support Leaders in Science. It’s a heck of an investment.” Read more »
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June 13, 2012
United Way of Metropolitan Dallas honored its outstanding volunteers at the third annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon June 12 at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas. The event celebrated volunteers who are creating lasting community change through their collective service to United Way. Read more »
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November 14, 2011
United Way, the Dallas Regional Chamber and The Cooper Institute are bringing together local children’s health experts to collaborate on wiping out obesity. Speakers include Sarah Wu and Amy Dawson Taggert. Read more »
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November 09, 2011
On Nov 11, 2011, beginning at 11:11 a.m., volunteers from across the city will join together to read to Dallas ISD students for 11 minutes to promote the importance of reading. Read more »
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November 08, 2011
Dozens of United Way Pacesetters smashed their own fundraising records and are inspiring the North Texas community to help break the cycles of dropouts, poverty and poor health. Read more »
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September 20, 2011
United Way of Metropolitan Dallas kicked off its 2011 annual fundraising campaign with a pep rally at West Mesquite High School that spotlighted youths building new futures through the Destination: Graduation program. Read more »
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September 13, 2011
In a unanimous vote on September 13, the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Board of Directors named Jennifer Hilton Sampson as the organization’s Chief Executive Officer and President. Read more »
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August 31, 2011
Dallas Cowboys great Troy Aikman will join United Way of Metropolitan Dallas and The Cooper Institute to honor the North Texas schools named part of the new Healthy Zone School Recognition Program. Read more »
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December 06, 2010
Randall L. Stephenson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of AT&T, has been named the chairman of the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Campaign for 2011. Read more »
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December 01, 2010
For the first time in its 86-year history, United Way of Metropolitan Dallas has opened up its funding process to any eligible non-profit agency that can make substantial progress toward achieving United 2020 community goals. Read more »
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October 02, 2010
More than 145 local companies will join United Way of Metropolitan Dallas to celebrate their early fundraising successes this year. Read more »
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