United Way of Metropolitan Dallas

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

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

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

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

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

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 opens door to college

Destination: Graduation helped Karina graduate and prepare for college. Learn More

A healthy diet starts at home

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

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