United Way of Tarrant County, Fort Worth, TX Videos

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2024 Women United Luncheon
Say cheese! 📸 Throwback to our fourth annual Women United Investing in Impact luncheon! The unforgettable event brought together community leaders, donors and advocates to celebrate our work improving the lives of women and girls. Women United is a group of like-minded women who contribute their personal passions, innovative ideas and unique strengths to the mission of building stronger communities. Women United’s Steering Committee hosts the Investing in Impact Luncheon to highlight its efforts to support women and girls in the community. This year’s event included an announcement from United Way of Tarrant County and several health systems of a joint initiative to improve maternal health and prevent birth-related deaths across Tarrant County. Are you ready to make a difference? Discover more about the incredible work of Women United here: https://bit.ly/3QxD6Oi. #WomenUnited #InvestingInImpact #UWTarrant #GetUnited #TBT

We’re kicking off our Beat the Heat program, getting ready to deliver A/C units to those struggling in the summer Texas heat! #GetUnited #UWTarrant

National Volunteer Week
During National Volunteer Week, we’re sending a HUGE thank you to our volunteers who invest their time and talents into making Tarrant County a stronger, more vibrant place to live. ❤️ From our corporate partners and donor networks to income-tax preparers, ombudsmen and staff—you are the heart of United Way of Tarrant County, and you make it possible for us to support our community’s needs. Help us thank our rockstar volunteers in the comments below! #VolunteerAppreciation #Volunteer #UWTarrant #GetUnited #NationalVolunteerWeek

Don't stress if Tax Day flew by! Whether you got an extension or still need to file, UWTC is here to help with our free tax filing services available at Northside Community Center until April 23 and Southside Community Center until April 30. No appointments required! Our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) centers offer no-cost income tax preparation services by IRS-certified volunteers for families and individuals with household incomes of $64,000 or less. “Keeping these VITA locations open allows us to better serve our hardworking neighbors who just need a bit more time to get their taxes done,” said Damiya Pentecost, UWTC’s director of financial empowerment. For information about VITA site hours and locations, visit unitedwaytarrant.org/taxes. #GetUnited #UWTarrant #VITA

Go Beyond Grades in Tarrant County
United Way of Tarrant County (UWTC) President and CEO Leah McCloe King knows that when teachers and parents communicate effectively, everyone will succeed. The work we do now with our students impacts all of Tarrant County. Learn about how Learning Heroes resources can open lines of communication: https://GoBeyondGrades.org/Tarrant With our focus on education and learning, UWTC is a proud partner of the Go Beyond Grades initiative in Tarrant County.

UWTC Celebrates Social Work Month
March is Social Work Month, and we're thrilled to celebrate the incredible social workers on our team who are wholeheartedly dedicated to making Tarrant County a better place to live for all! From tackling youth gun violence through the One Second Collaborative to advocating tirelessly for older adults, people with disabilities, and their caregivers in our Area Agency on Aging of Tarrant County, our social workers are the driving force behind positive change in our community. We're truly honored to collaborate with such an innovative, compassionate group whose unwavering motivation is to uplift others. Every day, rain or shine, our team shows up ready to make a meaningful difference. Let's show our appreciation for social workers! Drop a comment below to share your thanks and support. #GetUnited #UWTarrant #SWMonth2024 #EmpoweringSocialWorkers #SocialWorkMonth #NASW

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Get United Day Highlights
Happy Birthday to UWTC! 🎉 We're officially 101 years old. 🎈 Take a look back to our Get United Day celebration last year at Globe Life Field where we commemorated a century of working to solve our communities toughest challenges alongside our community's leaders and UWTC supporters. We also unveiled our Get United mural by Tarrant County artist Jon McKenzie that embodies the spirit of coming together for the community's good and building for a better tomorrow. #GetUnited #UWTarrant

Women United Private Holiday Shopping Event
Our Women United group got into the holiday spirit during our shopping event at World Market! Along with the festivities, guests loaded our crate with winter clothing donations for the Young Women's Leadership Academy. Thank you to everyone who joined us! Learn more on how you can get involved with Women United: https://bit.ly/3QxD6Oi #WomenUnited #GetUnited #UWTarrant

Help Your Community File for Free
Calling all volunteers! You don't have to be a math expert to help Tarrant County families file their taxes for free. Our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program seeks volunteers to serve as interpreters, intake specialists, office assistants and tax preparers for the 2024 tax season. We'll train you and find a position that works with your schedule. Show how you #GetUnited by signing up today: www.unitedwaytarrant.org/vita/ #UWTarrant #GetUnited #MondayMotivation

Meet Kenneth and Donna
September is Fall Prevention Awareness Month, a time to educate our community on preventing accidents and improving mobility and strength. Our Area Agency on Aging of Tarrant County (AAATC) understands the importance of preventing falls and injuries, especially for our older population. That's why we're proud to offer no-cost home modifications, such as grab bars and ramps, to ensure their safety and well-being. We were there for Tarrant County resident Kenneth Fable after he suffered from heat stroke during last summer's heat wave. He now relies on a walker to get around and needed help making his home safe to live in again. Kenneth and his wife Donna leaned on the AAATC to help make the necessary home modifications. Hear their story below. #AreaAgencyOnAging #GetUnited #UWTarrant

Beat the Heat with United Way of Tarrant County
GET UNITED in protecting our vulnerable neighbors from the Texas summer heat! ☀️ Through our #BeatTheHeat campaign, we’re collecting A/C units and raising money to help older adults and disabled individuals without sufficient access to air conditioning keep cool and prevent serious illness during the hot summer months. Your support will make a massive difference in the lives of those at risk this summer. Spread the word, donate and help us Beat the Heat: https://bit.ly/BeatTheHeatUWTC. A BIG thank you to our donors to date: Charles Schwab, Central Market, Trademark Property Company, Walmart, Alpine Engineered Products, MedStar Mobile Healthcare, Triumph Group and First Presbyterian Church of Fort Worth and our partners NBC DFW/ Telemundo 39, the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce and GRACE Grapevine. #GetUnited #UWTarrant

2023 Women United Luncheon
Say cheese! 📸 Throwback to our third annual Women United Investing in Impact luncheon! The unforgettable event brought together community leaders, donors and advocates to celebrate our work to improve the lives of women and girls. Women United is a group of like-minded women who contributes their personal passions, innovative ideas and unique strengths to the mission of building stronger communities. Women United’s Steering Committee hosts the Investing in Impact Luncheon to highlight its efforts to support women and girls in the community. This year’s event, presented by Higginbotham and Cigna Healthcare, included a panel focused on improving maternal and infant health in Tarrant County. Are you ready to make a difference? Discover more about the incredible work of Women United here: https://bit.ly/3QxD6Oi Thank you to GXA, our Technology Sponsor for the Investing in Impact Luncheon, for providing the fabulous photo booth and adding some fun to the event. #WomenUnited #InvestingInImpact #UWTarrant #GetUnited

Join Mission United at The 38 Challenge July 15
United Way of Tarrant County is a proud sponsor of The 38 Challenge, an event to raise awareness of veteran suicide. July 15, 8-11 a.m. Amon G. Carter Stadium 2850 Stadium Drive; Fort Worth, Texas 76129 The common goal: Endure 38 minutes of physical suffering, so we can help those who are internally suffering. Our Mission United team will be there along with our Texas Veterans Network partners Combined Arms to participate in the challenge and connect military service members and their families to resources. We'll also provide the Recovery Station which includes Ice baths, laser therapy and IV Hydration. A part of United Way of Tarrant County, Mission United helps veterans, active-duty military members and their families in North Texas find community resources and gain access to a variety of services to meet their basic needs and assist with their transition into civilian life. UWTC supports the Texas Veterans Network through the North Texas Coordination Center, handling all connections and client relations for 132 counties. Register here: https://www.classy.org/team/504199 Use Promo Code: CA23 to join our team! #MissionUnited #GetUnited #UWTarrant #TVNNorthTX

Digital Literacy Class 2023
We're helping older adults stay connected with their loved ones! Understanding and accessing technology is a significant barrier for older adults and our Area Agency on Aging of Tarrant County is stepping by hosting Digital Literacy Classes for Older Adults. We provided them with Android tablets, training and ongoing support with the Community Tech Network. The Digital Literacy classes, generously funded by Aetna, are part of AAATC's efforts to prevent loneliness and isolation for older adults. Learn more about our work in improving the quality of life for caregivers, older adults and disabled individuals: unitedwaytarrant.org/aaatc #AAATC #AreaAgencyOnAging #UWTarrant #GetUnited

Beat the Heat
With summer here, we're focused on keeping our vulnerable neighbors safe from the Texas heat! Through our Beat the Heat campaign, United Way of Tarrant County is collecting 100 air conditioning units in honor of our 100th anniversary to provide relief to older adults and individuals with disabilities who lack sufficient access to air conditioning. Making an impact this summer is easy! We have multiple donation sites across the Metroplex, so you can conveniently contribute to this life-saving cause. How can you help? ☀️ Donate $$ through our Facebook and Instagram fundraisers ☀️ Shop our Amazon Wishlist:https://amzn.to/3JduFGu ☀️ Shop our Walmart Wishlist: https://bit.ly/3UeT6HK ☀️ Donate new and gently used small AC units to our collection sites Your support will make a huge difference in the lives of those at risk this summer. Get involved & find a collection site near you: https://bit.ly/BeatTheHeatUWTC A BIG thank you to our donors to date: Charles Schwab, Central Market, Trademark Property Company, Walmart, Alpine Engineered Products, MedStar Mobile Healthcare, Triumph Group and First Presbyterian Church of Fort Worth, and to our partners NBC DFW/ Telemundo 39, the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce and GRACE Grapevine. #BeatTheHeat #GetUnited #UWTarrant

2023 Day of Action
Shoutout to everyone who supported us on our Day of Action & official launch of our Beat the Heat campaign June 21! We collected and distributed A/C units to protect older adults and other vulnerable populations without sufficient access to air conditioning. We're grateful to everyone who helped us with donations, volunteer work and sharing our message. A BIG thank you to our donors to date: Charles Schwab, Central Market, Trademark Property Company, Walmart, Alpine Engineered Products, MedStar Mobile Healthcare, Triumph Group and First Presbyterian Church of Fort Worth and to our partners NBC DFW/ Telemundo 39, the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce and GRACE Grapevine. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of those who need it most. #BeatTheHeat is only beginning! We're collecting monetary donations and new or gently used A/C units through Sept. 30. Our multiple drop-off sites make it easy to get involved. Find one near you: https://bit.ly/BeatTheHeatUWTC #UWTarrant #GetUnited

Happy Juneteenth!
"We have simply got to make people aware that none of us are free until we’re all free, and we aren’t free yet." — Dr. Opal Lee Tarrant County is blessed to be home to truly remarkable leaders including Dr. Opal Lee. Juneteenth became a national holiday thanks to this Fort Worth native known as the "Grandmother of Juneteenth." We're inspired by her leadership and courage as we work to make our community more fair and inclusive. We wish you and your family a happy #Juneteenth! #GetUnited #UWTarrant #Juneteenth #MondayMotivation

Beat the Heat: Day of Action 2023
Our summer-long Beat the Heat campaign kicks off on United Way of Tarrant County's Day of Action June 21! In honor of our 100th anniversary, we're collecting 100 air conditioners to prevent serious illness in older adults and disabled individuals without adequate air conditioning. We'll be collecting donations June 21, 9 a.m.-1. p.m. at various locations throughout Tarrant County, but you can also give early! Get involved: bit.ly/BeatTheHeatUWTC #UWTarrant #GetUnited #BeatTheHeat