WHAT WE DO
Every day, right here in central east Texas, area lives are improved through education, health, and financial stability to meet immediate needs and to address underlying causes of problems. Thanks to people who support United Way of East Central Texas and to wise operational practices, donor dollars are invested in 12 local Partner Agencies. You are invited to LIVE UNITED along with us by giving, advocating, and volunteering. Together, we aim for lasting, positive change in people's lives. Together, we are the caring power of community.
Become a Community Partner, apply for a grant from the United Way of East Central Texas. If your 501c3 nonprofit organization is interested in support for a program focused on Education, Health, or Income Sustainability apply now by clicking the link below.......LIVE UNITED
Consider this: 5.6 million US teens and young adults ages 16 to 24 are neither in school nor working. Many of these "disconnected youth" are simply cut off from the education and career paths that could help them live a good life and make positive contributions to our society and our economy.
Nationally, two-thirds of students are not reading on grade level by 4th grade. That proportion rises to four-fifths for children from low-wage families.
As we dig deeper into the needs in Anderson County, it has become very clear that families in our area need our help. The overall food insecurity rate in Anderson County is 21.6 % and the child food insecurity rate is 29.5 %!
Get involved
Change starts here! You are the part of this great community. It is easy to get involved with United Way to create opportunities for a better life for everyone in our community! We encourage you to provide your personal email address so that we can keep you informed of the needs in our community and the inspiring work of the programs supported by the United Way!