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Born to Lead: Doulas are Improving Outcomes for Moms and Babies
When Tyra stepped into the delivery room earlier this year, she brought more than courage. She also carried with her the training, confidence and support system made possible through UW Tarrant County’s maternal health initiative. This was her…
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Women United to Award $75,000 at 5th Annual Investing in Impact Luncheon
As part of our efforts to uplift women and girls, United Way of Tarrant County (UWTC) will hold its 5th Annual Women United Investing in Impact luncheon on Thursday, May 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at River Ranch Stockyards, 500 NE 23rd Street…
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On the Road to Opportunity: Rolando’s Journey with SEEN
Sometimes, all it takes is the right opportunity—and the right people in your corner—to change everything.Rolando Nieto learned from a family friend about the SEEN (Supporting Employment Efforts Now) and its partnership with the On Track Truck…
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UWTC to Host VITAthon, Providing Free Tax Prep
With the April 15 tax deadline fast approaching, United Way of Tarrant County (UWTC) is helping families save money and get the most out of their tax refunds with VITAthon, a free tax preparation marathon. Hosted by UWTC’s Volunteer Income Tax…
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Fueled by Passion: A Lifetime Commitment to Community and Change
Anyone who has ever met me knows there is one thing I do not lack: passion for change.In part, that might explain why I have so fervently committed my entire adult life to serving the needs of communities. While I have spent more than 20 years in…
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Employee Spotlight: Tellamecus Forsythe
Tax season is upon us, and that means Tellamecus Forsythe is very busy! The Opelousas, Louisiana, native began her journey at UWTC in 2024 as a site coordinator and is now the program coordinator for UWTC’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)…
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Restless Nights, Relentless Commitment: Leading Change at United Way of Tarrant County
The night after the JPS Health Network TeamBirth launch last week, I didn’t sleep — literally. Not because of the event itself. That was great! And, it wasn’t because of the vast impact of the maternal health work we are leading. That was…
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Legacy of a Lady: From Teenage Pregnancy to Community Doula and Mother of Change
LyTisa Greene was just 14 years old when her life changed forever. While her peers were trying to navigate the rigors of ninth grade algebra, LyTisa, also known as Lady, was trying to solve a different problem—she was going to be a mother. Instead…
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UWTC & TCU Team Up to Offer Two MBA Scholarships
United Way of Tarrant County and the TCU Neeley School of Business are proud to launch a new scholarship initiative designed to foster the next wave of leadership talent. This collaborative effort provides two substantial scholarship…
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram: JPS launches new tool to help mothers, infants in Tarrant County. More hospitals to follow
Inside JPS Health Network’s auditorium over 50 nurses, physicians and JPS board members came to support its TeamBirth kickoff event Monday afternoon, Jan. 27. TeamBirth is a communication system to provide better transparency among women, their…
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Fort Worth Report: Tarrant hospitals' teamwork program prepared to deliver improved maternal health outcomes
Tarrant County’s health systems are taking steps to improve maternal health outcomes with the official start of a first-in-Texas program. Seven hospitals within Baylor Scott & White Health, JPS Health Network and Texas Health Resources will…
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The Business Press: JPS Health Network Launches TeamBirth Program to Enhance Maternity Care and Patient Experience
JPS Health Network proudly announces the launch of the TeamBirth maternity care program, becoming one of the first hospitals in Texas to implement this nationally recognized initiative. TeamBirth is designed to transform communication and…
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Employee Spotlight: Dierrica Smith
Meet Dierrica Smith, CFRE, Corporate Relations Manager at UWTC! Dierrica builds partnerships with local businesses, helping them achieve their corporate social responsibility goals while sharing how UWTC transforms lives across Tarrant County. Her…
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram: New doula program uses advocacy to target racial gap in maternal mortality in Fort Worth
Sofia Pimienta had a rough childbirth with her first son in 2020. The medical staff, she said, broke her water too early, administered an epidural early, and insisted on a C-section, which she didn’t want but accepted. When she was pregnant with her…
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One Second Collaborative Awards $90,000 to Combat Youth Gun Violence in Tarrant County
In its ongoing mission to reduce gun violence in Tarrant County, United Way of Tarrant County’s One Second Collaborative (OSC) distributed $90,000 in microgrants to 12 local organizations focused on creating safer communities in Fort Worth,…
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Making a Difference Through VITA: How Volunteering Shaped Javier’s Journey
Javier Huerta remembers the confusion he felt when he first entered the workforce and encountered the complex world of taxes. Growing up in a low-income household, he hadn’t been taught how to file taxes or that credits existed to help families like…
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ADRC Now Housed in UWTC’s Main Office
As part of its continuing commitment to serve older adults in Tarrant County, UWTC’s Area Agency on Aging and the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Tarrant County (ADRC) are now both located in UWTC’s main office at 201 N. Rupert St., Suite…
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UWTC Celebrates Graduation of 120 Community Doulas, Advancing Maternal Health in the Region
Marking a major achievement in our efforts to improve health outcomes for women and families across the region, United Way of Tarrant County (UWTC) proudly celebrated the graduation of 120 community doulas from our mental health program on October…
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CBS Texas: Trained community doulas to improve maternal, infant health in Fort Worth
A group of 120 trained doulas will soon be sent into the community to help save the lives of moms and babies in the area of Fort Worth with the worst health disparities.A group of 120 trained doulas will soon be sent into the community to help save…
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram: Fort Worth celebrates 120 newly-trained doulas who are working to make childbirth safer
Tiffany and Jeremy Hall have had three children together. But the Halls, as newly trained doulas, hope to help many more children come into the world safely. Doulas support new parents during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.
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Fort Worth Report: Fort Worth celebrates 120 community doulas ready to improve maternal health outcomes
LyTisa Greene, 38, remembers feeling scared when she learned she was going to be a teenage mother. Greene, who lives in southeast Fort Worth, didn’t have the educational resources or support to prepare for the birth of her child.
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Fort Worth Report: How can Tarrant County improve the health of mothers? Leaders to discuss solutions
In the five years since a study spotlighted 76104 as having the lowest life expectancy rate in Texas, Tarrant County experts have zeroed in on lowering the high rates of maternal morbidity and mortality as a key way to address the issue.
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September Employee Spotlight: Patricia Aguirre
At UWTC, we are fortunate to have passionate and dedicated team members like Patricia Aguirre, LMSW, MBA, leading our efforts to support older adults and individuals with disabilities. As the director of the Aging and Disability Resource Center of…
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Empowering Future Leaders Through Education and Opportunity
United Way of Tarrant County’s mission extends beyond providing essential services to the community; we are equally committed to nurturing the next generation of leaders. This summer, we worked with individuals ranging from high school to graduate…
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One Second Collaborative Microgrant RFA Now Open
One Second Collaborative (OSC) is now accepting applications for its 2024 microgrant initiative, aimed at supporting efforts to combat youth gun violence. Tarrant County organizations with programs that support this effort are encouraged to apply…