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Community Voices Wanted: Join AAATC Listening Sessions on Older Adult Services
The Area Agency on Aging of Tarrant County (AAATC) invites older adults, caregivers and individuals with disabilities to take part in a series of community conversations: AAATC Listening Sessions – Community Discussions on Older Adult Services.
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Employee Spotlight: Shakita Johnson
Here’s a milestone worth celebrating at the highest level — literally: our teammate Shakita Johnson was sworn into the bar by the U.S. Supreme Court, an honor that underscores the remarkable talent and leadership she brings as UWTC’s executive vice…
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Employee Spotlight: Kara Woodruff
At UWTC, we believe in fighting for those who fought for us. This Veterans and Military Families Month, we are shining a light on the heart of our Mission United program, the people who walk alongside veterans and their families every day to help…
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Mission United Announces the FY25-26 Veterans Fund Recipients
As part of our ongoing commitment to serving veterans, active-duty service members and military families, United Way of Tarrant County announces the award of $330,000 in Mission United Veterans Fund grants to nine local nonprofits across Tarrant…
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Statement Regarding U.S. Government Shutdown
The government shutdown will not affect United Way of Tarrant County’s programs in the short-term. Of our direct-service programs, only two rely primarily on federal funding: the Area Agency on Aging, serving our older population, and our Volunteer…
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Veterans Fund Request for Proposals Now Open
Mission United announces the opening of the FY25-26 Request for Proposals process for its Veterans Fund. Tarrant County organizations serving veterans, active-duty military members and their families are now invited to apply for a share of…
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Cooper Residents Encouraged to Register for Fire Relief Funds
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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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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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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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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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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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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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…
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Reaching Every Corner of Our County: UWTC Celebrates Serving Nearly 400,000 Neighbors
UWTC's 2023 Impact Report highlights the lives we've changed and the work we've accomplished. From providing essential services to fostering community development, our efforts have made a significant difference in the lives of many.
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OSC Now Accepting Nominations for Youth Steering Committee
The One Second Collaborative announces the opening of nominations for its Youth Steering Committee (YSC), an advisory group of 15 young leaders from across Tarrant County that will provide guidance, recommendations and leadership to the OSC.
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Veterans Fund Request for Proposals Now Open
Mission United announces the opening of its Request for Proposals (RFP) process for its Veterans Fund. Tarrant County organizations serving veterans, active-duty military members and their families are now invited to apply for a share of the…
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The D.O.C. Spotlights OSC at Exclusive Documentary Screening
The One Second Collaborative (OSC) teamed up with Tracey "The D.O.C" Curry for One Second Counts, an exclusive event held Monday, June 10 at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth to spotlight the amazing work being done by passionate…
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UWTC Women United Announce 2024 Impact Award Grantees
During the fourth annual Investing in Impact luncheon United Way of Tarrant County’s Women United announced three local organizations will receive a total of $75,000 from the Women’s Impact Fund. The 2024 grantees, FlyGirlz Academy Inc., Fortress…
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May Employee Spotlight: Katrine White
May is Older Americans Month, a time to spotlight the contributions of Older Americans and bring attention to the challenges that keep them from living healthy, happy lives. For Katrine White, program and outreach coordinator for the Area Agency on…