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At United Way of
Tarrant County, what matters is results. Results that can be
measured and that change the community in profound ways.
Getting results that last takes leadership that moves others
to action. That's where United Way comes in.
For 85 years, United Way
of Tarrant County has invested resources where
they are needed most, in local programs that have the greatest
impact. United Way provides a network of care for
kids, families, seniors, people in crisis and those with
health problems.
In addition to funding services of
dozens of partner agencies and
providing grants to other local human service organizations, United Way
is working hard to create long-term change in five specific
areas. Those areas are
early learning and
development;
child
abuse and neglect;
senior isolation;
adult literacy; and
childhood obesity.
If these key areas are addressed
through creative collaborations, then many community problems
can be prevented or lessened in years to come.
United Way's Mission
To improve lives in our communities by mobilizing the caring
power of Tarrant County.
United Way's Vision
We will build a stronger Tarrant County by mobilizing our
communities to improve people’s lives. To do this, we will
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Energize people to make a difference.
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Develop community agendas to
achieve measurable, recognizable results.
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Build coalitions around
these agendas.
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Increase investments in
these agendas.
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Seek and reflect diversity
of the communities we serve.
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Valuing Diversity |
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Accountability and Measurable Results |
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Local Agencies /
Local Oversight |
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Low
Overhead Helps Your Donation Work Harder |
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Valuing diversity
United Way of Tarrant County values and seeks
diversity by respecting the knowledge, abilities and
experiences of all individuals. United Way's commitment is to
support an inclusive environment reflecting its United Way
communities and accomplishing its mission. Tarrant County
United Way has established a board-level Diversity
Committee devoted to ensuring that United Way and its work
in the community are as inclusive as possible.
Tarrant County United Way received national awards from
United Way of America in 2001, 2002 and 2003 for outstanding
diversity practices. |
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Accountability and measurable results
Tarrant County United Way reviews the performance of
agencies and invests your donation in local non-profit
programs that are well-managed and have demonstrated
measurable results. United Way and its partner agencies adhere to the highest
standards of accountability. |
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Local
agencies and local oversight
A large, diverse group of local community volunteers
raises, distributes and monitors United Way funds, and
governs the organization. |
Low overhead
Tarrant County United Way keeps fund-raising and
administrative costs under 12 percent, so nearly all of your
contribution goes where help is needed most. |
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Locations:
Central Office (Fort Worth)
1500 N. Main, Suite 200
P.O. Box 4448
Fort Worth, TX 76164-0448
817-258-8000
fax 817-258-8005 |
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Arlington and SE Tarrant
401 W. Sanford St., Suite 2600
Arlington, TX 76011-7072
817-548-9595
fax 817-277-6919 |
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NE Tarrant
813 Brown Trail, Suite 7
Bedford, TX 76022-7338
817-282-1160
fax 817-282-1275 |
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