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Denton County Nonprofit Community Doused with 21K Bottles of Hand Sanitizer

BPS Technology/Shotwell Hydrogenics, United Way of Denton County, and Denton County collaborate to provide much-needed PPE provisions to over 30 nonprofit groups across Denton County

A steady stream of cars, vans, and trucks passed by the docks of Denton County Emergency Services as Denton County nonprofits picked up cases of 8 oz. bottles of hand sanitizer donated by BPS Technology and Shotwell Hydrogenics to United Way of Denton County.

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Nonprofits Convene to Plan for 2021

Led by United Way of Denton County, 16 nonprofits were represented to learn about United Ways of Texas’ “Built for Texas” Report which highlights the impact and opportunity of the nonprofit sector.

We hosted a nonprofit convening with 16 organizations from across Denton County to review the “Built for Texas” report from United Ways of Texas and Onestar Foundation and discuss how the nonprofit sector can advocate for legislative infrastructure support as they look to 2021.

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Denton County Commissioners allot additional $333K to assist residents

The Denton County Commissioners Court allocated an additional $333,410 to United Way of Denton County to assist Denton County residents with food, rental assistance, healthcare and mental health among other grants to Denton County nonprofits serving residents hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic.

Denton County’s contribution on Tuesday is in addition to $735,000 designated for United Way’s COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Fund in April.

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Over $118K Disbursed from United Way of Denton County COVID-19 Relief Fund

Funds provide much-needed immediate financial relief for Denton County residents during uncertain time

United Way of Denton County announced the disbursement of $118,425 from its COVID-19 Relief Fund to support neighbors in Denton County struggling financially in the wake of the local COVID-19 pandemic response.

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PACCAR/Peterbilt Donates $250K to COVID-19 Relief Fund

The COVID-19 Relief Fund, created and administered by United Way of Denton County, now totals over $477,000 to help Denton County residents struggling financially in the wake of the pandemic

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Denton County Reads United Thanks to First Book Grant

United Way of Denton County received a grant of $17,435 from First Book to provide free books to elementary schools and childcare facilities across Denton County

In a true demonstration of collaboration, United Way of Denton County, the Denton County Workforce Success Leadership Team, and the Early Childhood Coalition (ECC) infused our community with new books thanks to a $17,435 grant from OMG Book Grant, a partnership of First Book and United Ways of Texas.

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Dancers & Awardees Shine at 8th Annual UNITED Tribute

United Way of Denton County announced $2.3 million raised by community to help neighbors in need; Ellen M. Painter honored with Humanitarian Award; 13 community dancing duos vie for Mirror Ball Trophy

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Community Rallies to Give Single Mom of Four Gift of Transportation

A single mom of four young children received the much-needed gift of mobility this holiday season as the recipient of a refurbished 2016 Chevrolet Malibu thanks to Farmers Insurance, James Wood AutoPark, and United Way of Denton County.

Farmers Insurance donated the car through their “Rides for Hope” program.

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Ellen M. Painter to Receive 2019 Humanitarian Award

Long-time United Way of Denton County Champion Ellen M. Painter to be seventh recipient of Dr. Bettye Myers Humanitarian Award, named for beloved Denton County icon

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City of Denton Issues $40K Challenge Grant for Housing Stability

Public Asked to Donate and Double their Impact with Matching Grant to Denton County Homelessness Barriers Fund

The City of Denton has issued a challenge to United Way of Denton County and the Denton County community as part of the continuing effort to make homelessness rare, brief and nonrecurring with a $40,000 matching grant to the Denton County Homelessness Barriers Fund.

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