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Why United Way?

Uniting the most crucial causes for a stronger Tarrant County: We’ve been researching solutions and launching important new initiatives – as well as building capacity for and supporting other great organizations – for more than 100 years.

How to Get United

Our Focus

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Community Resiliency

Providing the basics for daily needs, disaster relief and veterans, including things such as food, housing, medical care and counseling.

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Community Health

Ensuring a community where everyone can be safe and healthy, with a particular focus on underserved neighborhoods, women, children, older adults and those with disabilities.

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Financial Security

Equipping individuals with the tools for independence, from financial literacy to stable housing and transportation.

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Education and Youth Opportunity

Preparing the current and future workforce to contribute to their own success and to their community.

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Area Agency on Aging

We offer support for older adults, those with disabilities and those who care for them. 

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Maternal Health

We’re addressing one of the biggest health challenges in Tarrant County: the high maternal mortality rate.

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Mission United

We connect North Texas veterans, active-duty military members and their families to community resources.

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Workforce Development

We're helping families and individuals become financially stable and build a more secure future.  

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Our Mission in Action

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Kick Off the School Year at UWTC’s Community Resource Fair August 2

07/09/25

Start the new school year off right with a day packed with free school supplies, resources and fun for the whole family! Join United Way of Tarrant County for our Fort Worth ISD Community Resource Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, at Artes de la Rosa, 1440 N. Main St., Fort Worth, TX.

Firefighters putting out fire at The Cooper apartments in Fort Worth. Photo by Peter Matthews, Fort Worth Fire Department

Cooper Residents Encouraged to Register for Fire Relief Funds

06/27/25

United Way of Tarrant County, Fort Worth Councilwoman Elizabeth Beck and Near Southside Inc. have partnered to organize a relief fundraising drive and free service/discounted product database for the displaced residents of The Cooper apartment fire.

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Councilwoman Beck, United Way, Near Southside, Inc., Launch Fund for Residents Displaced by Apartment Fire

06/25/25

In the wake of the recent fire that severely damaged The Cooper Apartments in the Near Southside, the Fort Worth community is stepping up to support the more than 800 residents displaced.