United Way of Tarrant County has allocated $1.4 million from the Emergency Relief Fund since mid-March to more than 60 organizations focused on providing the most basic and critical needs to 550,000 Tarrant County residents impacted by COVID-19.
Volunteers of America Texas
$50,000
Provide basic emergency assistance through hotel vouchers, laptops for job training, funding for car repairs, food and items to assist with securing employments such as uniforms, tools, licensing and court fees.
Arlington Life Shelter
$20,000
Provide access to food and supplies to meet growing need; purchasing additional bedding and beds; and hiring of additional support staff.
Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.
$10,000
Provide essential goods, emergency financial assistance, internet access, and support programming to vulnerable families.
Northside Inter-Community Agency
$5,000
Provide access to food, wellness checks on seniors. and employment counseling.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Fort Worth Diocesan Council
$17,558
Provide emergency financial assistance for rent, mortgage and utility payments; prescriptions; and distribution of food through food panties in Fort Worth and Mansfield.
First Street Methodist Mission
$5,000
Provide emergency food and financial assistance for rent and utilities.