United Way of Denton County hosts socially distanced in-person gala raising nearly $160,000 to support efforts to help community recover; Denton County Judge Andy Eads and former Denton mayor Chris Watts honored with Humanitarian Award; community dancing duos vie for Mirror Ball Trophy  

Fighting homelessness and the pandemic earn former Denton Mayor Chris Watts and Denton County Judge Andy Eads the nod as co-recipients of Dr. Bettye Myers Humanitarian Award at this year’s UNITED Tribute.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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 

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.