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United Way of Tarrant County Grants 60,000 to Organizations Supporting Women and Girls in Tarrant County
06/16/22
Women United announced The Women’s Center of Tarrant County as the recipient of the $40,000 Impact Grant at the Investing in Impact Luncheon on May 12. Each year, Women United allocates funds to organizations that support women and girls.

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Collecting for the Community: United Way of Tarrant County Day of Action to Benefit Local Nonprofits
06/06/22
United Way of Tarrant County is rallying for the community to collect and donate items for families, individuals and older adults as part of the annual Day of Action, Tuesday, June 21.

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United Way of Tarrant County Announces Shakita Johnson as Executive Director for Area Agency on Aging
05/27/21
United Way of Tarrant County today announced Shakita Johnson, Esq, LBSW, as the new Executive Director of the Area Agency on Aging of Tarrant County. She also will serve as Vice President, Community Investment for United Way of Tarrant County…

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United Way of Tarrant County’s Area Agency on Aging Receives $525,000 Grant From Texas Health Resources
03/16/21
United Way of Tarrant County’s Area Agency on Aging today announced it received a $525,000 grant from Texas Health Resources for a new initiative – Project Empower – which will expand current work in the 76010, 76011 and 76082 zip codes to address…

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United Way of Tarrant County Invests $100,000 in Community to Assist With Those Most Impacted by Winter Storm
02/25/21
United Way of Tarrant County, through its Emergency Relief Fund, today announced it is investing $100,000 in the Tarrant County Community to offset unexpected expenses as a result of the recent winter storm.