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Mission United and the Dallas Cowboys bring comfort to local veteran mom

11/18/25

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

10/30/25

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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From Client to Connection: How One VITA Volunteer Found Purpose in Every Return

10/06/25

During tax season, most people think about deadlines, documents and deductions. But for Katrena Pitts, volunteering with United Way of Tarrant County's VITA program meant something much more — connection.

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Employee Spotlight: Victor Reyes

09/11/25

In his role as Development Manager, Victor Reyes is focused on growing relationships with individual donors by managing the stewardship process and ensuring they stay connected to the life-changing work they make possible. He also serves as a staff…

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Investing in Tomorrow: UWTC And TCU Neeley Scholarships Open Doors for Purpose-Driven Professionals

09/08/25

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

09/08/25

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

08/27/25

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

08/27/25

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

08/27/25

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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UWTC in Action: Improving Outcomes for Mothers and Babies

08/26/25

“Lady” LyTisa Greene, one of 120 certified doulas to complete our community doula training program in 2024, provides essential support to mothers throughout pregnancy, birth and postpartum.

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From Crisis to Community After The Cooper Fire

08/08/25

“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

06/17/25

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

05/07/25

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

04/11/25

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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Access Ignites Achievement: Maya’s Path to Success

04/09/25

Maya* had everything it takes to succeed—motivation, intelligence and drive. But like too many girls growing up in under-resourced communities, she lacked something critical: access.

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Empowering Women to Build Bridges to Success: Zora’s Story

03/25/25

Zora* is like many mothers—she wants to create a great life for her children. Unfortunately, she’s faced a lot of hurdles that make her simple goal far more difficult than it should be.