Happy Holidays from United Way of Denton County!

With the holiday season in full swing, we count our blessings at United Way of Denton County and thank all who have given back to the community throughout 2014. The support of our amazing donors and volunteers helped our community impact and collective impact programs and Partner Agencies flourish.

In 2014, our information and referral database connected people in our community with the help they needed to get back on their feet. Bank On Denton County taught community members the hidden rules of personal finance to encourage financial stability. Volunteer tax preparers returned over a million dollars to the community and saved Denton County taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars in tax return filing fees. Our Partner Agencies helped our community survive immediate crisis and build a better future.

Many collaborative impact projects flourished this year with help from donors and volunteers. Mentor Denton entered its second school year, matching at-risk children with qualified volunteers through local non-profits. With the help of United Way of Denton County volunteers, Evers Park Elementary School piloted a brand new School-Based Community Center in 2014, bringing community resources within walking distance of parents and community members. The Denton County Citizen’s Council on Mental Health has set Denton County on the path towards more a more comprehensive continuum of care to meet one of our community’s greatest needs.

United Way of Denton County wants to formally thank everyone who has made a difference this year at our annual United TRIBUTE on January 17th, 2015. Thanks to generous sponsors, this event will feature live music, delicious food and our own Dancing With Our Stars competition. If you or your company are interested in visibly helping us thank our donors and volunteers, please consider sponsoring our United TRIBUTE!

To those who have not yet given but wish to be involved, we accept donations online or over the phone at 940-566-5851 ext. 102. We are always happy to connect volunteers with a program or partner agency that will fit your passion.

To those who have already given of your time and money, thank you, and happy holidays!