United Way of Tarrant County

United Way of Tarrant County United Way of Tarrant County, a nonprofit leader in North Texas, mobilizes our community to action so all can thrive.

Nominate a veteran whose service continues to make a difference in our community.Mission United, UWTC’s program serving ...
06/12/2026

Nominate a veteran whose service continues to make a difference in our community.

Mission United, UWTC’s program serving veterans, active-duty military members and their families, is proud to recognize veterans who continue leading, giving back and creating positive change through mentorship, advocacy and everyday acts of service.

Veteran Stories of Honor, a special Fort Worth Report series, shines a light on extraordinary veterans whose commitment to serving others extends far beyond their time in uniform.

Submit your nomination by June 15 here: https://bit.ly/4p2hiwg

Looking to turn your social media channels into powerful tools for connection, visibility and engagement? Join us on Jun...
06/11/2026

Looking to turn your social media channels into powerful tools for connection, visibility and engagement? Join us on June 22 for the next session in our Best Practice Series at our new United Way Institute.

Bring your lunch and your questions as a panel of local social media professionals shares practical strategies, emerging trends and real-world insights to help your organization build stronger relationships online and expand its impact in the community.

Monday, June 22
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
United Way Institute
201 N Rupert St. Ste. 109, Fort Worth, TX 76107

Special thanks to our speakers Riquel Archer of Create + Collaborate, Taylor Snyder of North Texas Community Foundation, and our very own Hannah Lathen for sharing their knowledge and expertise.

The United Way Institute, powered by Dell Technologies, is a new space designed to support the nonprofits and changemakers who work every day to strengthen Tarrant County. The Institute will give local organizations access to research, data, emerging technology and hands-on support so they can grow their ideas, strengthen their programs and better serve our community.

Click here to RSVP: https://bit.ly/4vIUQe4

Looking for a fun way to teach your child about money? Here's your chance!Join us for Money and Me, a free event for K-5...
06/09/2026

Looking for a fun way to teach your child about money? Here's your chance!

Join us for Money and Me, a free event for K-5 students and their families on Saturday, Aug. 8, designed to help Greater Arlington families build financial literacy skills.

Here's what to expect:
• Interactive family workshops
• Meet and learn from local finance experts
• Explore River Legacy Nature Center

Each child will receive a passport to collect stamps throughout the event, and those who complete it will earn a free backpack!

Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
River Legacy Nature Center
703 NW Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington, TX 76006

Special thank you to our partners , , , the River Legacy Foundation, and for hosting!

To learn more, click here: https://bit.ly/4xhfP9l

Innovators of Tarrant County, this one's for you!Applications are now open for Local Lift, a social innovation pitch com...
06/05/2026

Innovators of Tarrant County, this one's for you!

Applications are now open for Local Lift, a social innovation pitch competition awarding a total of $75,000 in prize funding to local entrepreneurs, nonprofits and small businesses looking to make a difference in Tarrant County by advancing bold solutions in financial security, community health, youth opportunity or community resiliency.

Here's how it works:
• Submit your application by July 10 to be considered
• Selected participants will take part in an eight-week cohort program designed to help turn ideas into action through hands-on coaching, collaboration and capacity building
• Finalists will pitch their ideas live at a community event in November during Global Entrepreneurship Week

If you’ve been dreaming about turning a bold idea into real change for Tarrant County, this is your sign to apply! Applications close July 10.

To apply and learn more about sponsorship opportunities, click here: https://bit.ly/4g0XUgS

06/05/2026

You are invited to United in Service, a community day for veterans and military-connected families.

Join United Way of Tarrant County and Tarleton State University for:
• Breakout Sessions & Resource Fair
• Family-Friendly Activities
• Workforce and Education Support
• Free Professional Headshots

🗓️ June 27, 2026
⏰ 9 AM - 12 PM
📍Tarleton State Fort Worth | 10850 Texan Rider Dr, Fort Worth, TX

Register today through the link in our bio and share with your friends!

https://unitedwaytarrant.formstack.com/forms/united_in_service_2026

Join us for the 2026 Day of Innovation, an event for nonprofit executives and organizational leaders exploring innovatio...
06/01/2026

Join us for the 2026 Day of Innovation, an event for nonprofit executives and organizational leaders exploring innovation, technology and AI.

Tuesday, June 16
8:30 a.m.-noon
United Way Institute
201 N. Rupert St., Suite 109, Fort Worth, TX 76107

Hear from featured guests Ericka Brown, program manager at Google Cloud Learning, and Jon Hockenyos and Cameran Cushman of the Fort Worth-Tarrant County Innovation Partnership.

Through presentations, live demos and interactive workshops, attendees will walk away with practical ideas, emerging tools and new ways to strengthen their organizations and community impact.

Light breakfast and coffee will be provided.

Spots are limited, so make sure to register here: https://bit.ly/3PQ3iZM

Communities flourish when we invest in the people and places around us.They grow when people care enough to plant seeds ...
05/27/2026

Communities flourish when we invest in the people and places around us.

They grow when people care enough to plant seeds for the future, supporting education, families, local nonprofits and the everyday heroes who serve our community.

That’s the work happening through United Way of Tarrant County, and last year it helped reach nearly 400,000 people across Tarrant County.

Together, we’re helping our community take root and flourish.

Donate today and be part of what’s possible: https://bit.ly/4ads10R

We're still reminiscing on all the wonderful faces that brought our 2026 Women United Luncheon to life!During our lunche...
05/21/2026

We're still reminiscing on all the wonderful faces that brought our 2026 Women United Luncheon to life!

During our luncheon, Women United awarded $115,000 to seven local nonprofits, facilitating growth within women and girls across Tarrant County.

Thank you to everyone who showed up and made this event possible.

Check out highlights from the luncheon here: https://bit.ly/4uELgZL

If you’re interested in making an impact for women and girls in Tarrant County, learn more about Women United here: https://bit.ly/49hkPR7

05/19/2026

That’s a wrap on the 2026 Women United Luncheon, and what a milestone-filled day it was!

This year, Women United awarded $115,000 to seven local nonprofits serving women and girls across Tarrant County, marking our highest grant total yet and the largest group of recipients in our history.

Congratulations to this year’s Women’s Fund grant recipients:
Community Healing Mental Health Project (CHAMP)
Diamond Hill Northside Youth Association
The Foundation for Young Women’s Leadership Academy
Laundry Love Fort Worth
Mental Health Connection Tarrant County
Refugee Empowerment Network
Tarrant County Academy of Medicine’s Project Access Tarrant County

A special congratulations to Cathy David, recipient of the 2026 Changemaker Woman of the Year Award. As a longtime member of Women United and a dedicated champion for women and girls across our community, this recognition is incredibly well deserved.

We also heard from an inspiring panel of women who are breaking barriers, leading boldly, and creating space for others to do the same. Thank you to Kari Crow Seher of MELT Ice Creams, entrepreneur Sarah Castillo, and UT Arlington Women’s Flag Football Head Coach Melinda Nguyen for sharing your experiences and insights. And thank you to Jordan Stimpson of Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP for leading such a thoughtful conversation.

We’re grateful to our generous sponsors, including presenting sponsor Security State Bank & Trust, as well as GXA, CornerStone Staffing, Dynamic Development Strategies, LLC, Amegy Bank of Texas, Fort Worth Report, Frost, Ryder System, Inc., and Sutton Frost Cary LLP, for helping make this year’s Women United Luncheon possible.

Lastly, thank you to everyone who attended and to the Women United Advisory Council for hosting such a meaningful event. The encouragement and support felt throughout the luncheon made one thing clear: there is incredible momentum behind this work, and Tarrant County is ready to answer the call.

Check out highlights from the luncheon, with more moments to come soon!: https://bit.ly/4uELgZL

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201 N. Rupert Street, Suite 107
Fort Worth, TX
76107

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