Our Impact
By combining their efforts, more than 97,000 United Way of Metropolitan Dallas donors, volunteers and advocates throughout North Texas are creating long-term, community-level improvements. For instance, in just one year, United Way donors helped:
- 5,274 children ages 0 to 5 prepare to start kindergarten
- 26,083 youth stay safe in academically rich afterschool and summer programs
- 15,000 people along the road to financial stability
- 56 percent of one Income program's unemployed participants find a job within four months
- 67,000 people gain access to primary health care services
- 23,000 people receive treatment for substance abuse and family violence
Read some of their stories below. For more updates on what United Way of Metropolitan Dallas has been doing for our community, sign up today, and join us on Facebook and Twitter.
Success Stories
Parent education creates a stellar future
At age 3, Azarel knew the names of all the planets in English and Spanish — and is sure he will one day go to college. Learn More
Out-of-school programs create opportunities
Academically rich afterschool and summer programs taught Adalia to study better and inspired her to give back to the community. Learn More
Free SAT study program helps Dallas teen
For Maria, an 18-year-old senior at Thomas Jefferson High School, Destination: Graduation was both educational and fun. Learn More
Well-child visits catch heart murmur early
Jimmy receives regular pediatric health care thanks to United Way donors. Learn More
Job training paves the way for a career
Michael transformed his life when he joined the CitySquare WorkPaths job skills training program. Learn More
Destination: Graduation opens door to college
Destination: Graduation helped Karina graduate and prepare for college. Learn More
A healthy diet starts at home
The Dunn familiy started a MEND diet — Mind Exercise Nutrition. Do It! — to improve their health, and bring their family closer together. Learn More
Tax education pays dividends
Maria, once a victim of tax preparer fraud, learned how to get the most out of her tax refund. Learn More