United Way Tarrant announces $2.1M community investment

In support of its efforts to provide systemic solutions to ongoing social challenges, United Way of Tarrant County (UWTC) announced the investment of $2.1 million in 66 community-based programs supporting North Texas, thanks to contributions from the community to the organization’s Community Fund.

The funds go toward efforts focused on providing near- and long-term support within UWTC’s four primary focus areas: 

• Community response — providing the basics for daily needs, disaster relief, and military and veteran families.
• Community health — ensuring a community where everyone can be safe and healthy, focusing on underserved neighbors, women, children, older adults and those with disabilities.
• Financial empowerment — equipping individuals with the tools for independence, from financial literacy to stable housing and transportation.
• Education and learning — preparing the current and future workforce to contribute to their success and community.

“As quickly as our community grows, so does the need. By supporting programs led by UWTC and local organizations doing great work in our community, we’re creating a more vibrant, stronger Tarrant County,” said Leah M. King, president and CEO of United Way of Tarrant County. “We’re grateful for the generous donations from companies, foundations and individuals to our Community Fund, which allows UWTC to bolster the community.”

Donors contributing to UWTC’s Community Fund ensure vital resources are available in the local community. The fund is instrumental in providing nutritious meals for older adults, implementing educational programs for PreK-12 students, extending much-needed assistance with rent and utilities for struggling families, supporting veteran services across North Texas, and providing a wide array of other indispensable resources that fulfill basic needs.

A portion of the funds support three UWTC programs:

• Area Agency on Aging of Tarrant County (community health), which provides a variety of services in support of older adults, those with disabilities and caregivers in the Metroplex.
• Mission United initiative (community response), which covers every area of support needed by veterans, active-duty military and their families.
• Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (financial empowerment), which offers free income tax services to tens of thousands of households earning $60,000 or less.

Other funding recipients include: