United Way of Lamar County

United Way of Lamar County The United Way brings together people and resources to build a safety net to help meet the needs of our friends, neighbors, co-workers and families.

A constant reminder that when we as individuals think outside ourselves, we have the power to facilitate change. When we think of others’ lives as linked to our own, our compassion grows. When we reach out a hand to one, we influence the condition of all. We build the strength of our neighborhoods. We bolster the health of our communities. And we change the lives of those who walk by us every day.

Thank you Julia Trigg Crawford for donating fans!
06/12/2026

Thank you Julia Trigg Crawford for donating fans!

Workers who are ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) care for children, check out groceries, cook meals, ...
06/10/2026

Workers who are ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) care for children, check out groceries, cook meals, and help with everyday banking needs. Even beyond the workplace, ALICE shows up for our communities across civic, social, cultural, religious, and recreational spaces. And yet, ALICE struggles to get by, with income above the Federal Poverty Level but less than the cost of basics in their counties. The United Way is committed to seeing ALICE thrive!

You see ALICE every day — but you don't know.Workers who are ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) care fo...
06/10/2026

You see ALICE every day — but you don't know.

Workers who are ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) care for children, check out groceries, cook meals, and help with everyday banking needs. Even beyond the workplace, ALICE shows up for our communities across civic, social, cultural, religious, and recreational spaces. And yet, ALICE struggles to get by, with income above the Federal Poverty Level but less than the cost of basics in their counties.

ALICE is everywhere. Let’s make sure ALICE is seen. Explore our new Report, The in Texas, in partnership with :

In 2024, based on the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), 13% of Texas households were defined as being in poverty. Yet this measure did not account for an additional 27% of the state’s households — more than twice as many — that were also in financial hardship. These households are ALICE: Asset Limi...

Thank you to the Gilbert's for donating fans and plastic silverware! They are always so supportive of our work!
06/09/2026

Thank you to the Gilbert's for donating fans and plastic silverware! They are always so supportive of our work!

Thank you Joi Roberts and her grandson Creed for donating fans today!
06/08/2026

Thank you Joi Roberts and her grandson Creed for donating fans today!

Thank you McCarthy Building for the donation of 86 fans!!!! If you are in need of a fan please call our office 903-784-6...
06/08/2026

Thank you McCarthy Building for the donation of 86 fans!!!! If you are in need of a fan please call our office 903-784-6642 or come by (2340 Lamar Ave)

Thank you Greg Kee and the Children’s Advocacy Center for the first donation of box fans for our Summer Fan Drive!
06/03/2026

Thank you Greg Kee and the Children’s Advocacy Center for the first donation of box fans for our Summer Fan Drive!

It's time again for our Annual Summer Fan Drive! Please drop off fans at our office, 2340 Lamar Avenue (next door to Pic...
06/02/2026

It's time again for our Annual Summer Fan Drive! Please drop off fans at our office, 2340 Lamar Avenue (next door to Pickle Printing). If you would like to be a drop off location, please let us know. Let's help keep our neighbors cool this summer!

Thank you Paris Kiwanis members Shannon Jones and Joannie Moore for bringing food donations for our mini pantries!
06/02/2026

Thank you Paris Kiwanis members Shannon Jones and Joannie Moore for bringing food donations for our mini pantries!

Thank you to all the volunteers that came out this morning and thank you to the North Texas food bank! We distributed fo...
05/29/2026

Thank you to all the volunteers that came out this morning and thank you to the North Texas food bank! We distributed food to over 260 families!

Address

2340 Lamar Avenue
Paris, TX
75460

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+19037846642

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