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Mission United and the Dallas Cowboys bring comfort to local veteran mom
Tammy Turner has built her life around service, perseverance and strength. She joined the U.S. Army during her senior year of high school, driven by a deep commitment to serve and create a better future. She embraced military life fully, serving 14…
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Loaned Executive Helps Strengthen Community Giving Across Tarrant County
For Gabriela Hernandez, giving back has always been part of who she is. She started working at QuikTrip as a teenager, and over the past 12 years, she’s grown within the company while staying committed to helping others. That dedication made her a…
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Investing in Tomorrow: UWTC And TCU Neeley Scholarships Open Doors for Purpose-Driven Professionals
Victor Mendoza was sitting at work when the call finally came. After days of anticipation, he learned he had been selected for the full-tuition United Way of Tarrant County/TCU Neeley MBA Scholarship, valued at more than $120,000.
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From Service to Support: Jim’s Journey with Mission United
Countless veterans live each day carrying the physical and emotional toll of their service. Some face injuries or illnesses that never fully heal yet go without the benefits they’ve earned. Without a trusted guide, navigating the Department of…
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UWTC in Action: Guiding Caregivers and Older Adults Toward Better Days
Veteran Aubrey McDade Jr. has overcome many challenges, but his most personal mission began when he became his mother’s full-time caregiver. The weight of that responsibility was overwhelming until United Way of Tarrant County’s Area Agency on Aging…
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UWTC in Action: Fighting for Those Who Fought for Us
After 14 years in the U.S. Air Force, with assignments in California, England, Guam and Thailand, Jim Gasaway returned home carrying more than memories. During his time on a B-52 unit in Thailand, he was exposed to harmful chemicals that later…
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UWTC in Action: Paving Pathways to Financial Stability
While working full-time, Rolando Nieto was looking to increase his income and build a better future. He found the opportunity through Supporting Employment Efforts Now (SEEN), part of United Way of Tarrant County’s Workforce Development program.…
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From Crisis to Community After The Cooper Fire
“We walked away with our lives,” said Nakeesha Richmond-Moore. “My children don’t have the trauma of running from a burning building. I didn’t lose any of my children and my children didn’t lose their mother.”For Nakeesha, that truth kept her…
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Shaping the Future: UWTC and TCU Neeley Scholarships Fuel Generational Change
Cintia Vera always believed education could change her life. As the first in her family to graduate from college and the oldest of several siblings, she made it a point to lead by example. So, when she learned she had received a full-tuition MBA…
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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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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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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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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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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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Turning Tragedy into Action: Local Mother Uses Her Pain for Good During White House Visit
Melinda Hamilton is a mother on a mission. She tragically lost her daughter, brother, and grandson to gun violence. Her pain fuels her advocacy work, so when the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention asked her to share her story, Melinda…
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Empowering Women for Success: The Ladder Alliance's Impact
In today's competitive job market, lacking a high school diploma or the necessary technology skills for employment leaves little hope. But Vanessa's story defies these odds. With support from the Ladder Alliance, she not only overcame these…
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Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders: Maria's Journey
Maria Urdamipilleta understood the obstacles young women face entering STEM careers, making the world of engineering seem like a far-off dream. However, with support from Fort Worth's Young Women's Leadership Academy (YWLA), that dream is now…
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Meet Mike: A Beacon of Hope in Tax Season
When tax season rolls around each year, most people brace themselves for the inevitable stress and confusion that often come with filing their taxes. However, in Tarrant County, a dedicated volunteer is making this season a little brighter for low-…
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VITA Volunteers Lend Helping Hand During Tax Season
With their youngest daughter at college, Robert Schmidt and his wife looked for ways to give back to their community. Robert read about United Way of Tarrant County’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program in his church bulletin and decided…
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UWTC’s Mission United Helps Veterans Get the Services They Need
Recent data from United Way Texas shows that 25% of Texas’ veterans are unable to afford their basic needs. United Way of Tarrant County’s Mission United initiative focuses on supporting our veterans who so selflessly served our nation.
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Rosa es Roja Strives to Create Healthy Hispanic Families
For many families struggling to make ends meet, health and nutrition are frequently neglected. A diet lacking proper nutrients can contribute to many health problems, including cancer. For Hispanic communities, serious health issues are too…
