Happy New Year!
On behalf of all those who count on United Way of Greater Houston each and every day, we thank you for your generosity and wish you a new year filled with health, hope, and joy.
The Best Breakfast in Houston Just Got Better
United Way of Greater Houston has secured a cause marketing collaboration with The Breakfast Klub family of restaurants. From January 22 to Feb 2, when Houstonians dine at The Breakfast Klub, Reggae Hut, or Kulture, they will have an opportunity to donate to United Way of Greater Houston. The collaboration will run for two weeks, helping make an impact one plate at a time. Join us!
The 2024 Investment Process is here!
Our upcoming investment process begins with a Funding Conference on February 15 where we will share everything you need to know about the process and partnership opportunities.
If your organization is interested in partnering with United Way, join us on February 15 to learn more about working together to connect people to possibility. You’ll learn about United Way’s investment strategy, focus on data and collaboration, and upcoming funding opportunities. We’ll also walk through qualification criteria, eligible services, priority regions, and more.
For details about qualification criteria, eligible services, priority regions, and more visit our website.
Alexis de Tocqueville Society revs up
Surrounded by cool cars and some of the coolest philanthropists in Greater Houston, United Way’s Alexis de Tocqueville Society kicked off its 2023 – 2024 campaign at ALARA Garage. The October event brought hundreds of members together to hear about how their support drives impact.
Special thanks to co-chairs Amy Chronis of Deloitte, Marty Goossen of J.P. Morgan Private Bank, and Sarah Trend of ExxonMobil, for their leadership. And thank you to our ADT members for accelerating positive change in our community!
On January 30, join us for a sizzling evening with culinary genius Chris Shepherd and our Campaign Chair, Armando Perez at our upcoming United Way’s LINC and Young Leaders event!
Get ready for a fiery rendition of Hot Ones—a spicy conversation with hot questions and even hotter wings. Don’t miss out on this flavorful experience!
Paula DesRoches welcomes Women’s Initiative members to her home
Women’s Initiative members are invited to an evening reception at Rice University. This special event will be hosted by Paula DesRoches in her home, the Wiess President’s House. Members will have the opportunity to hear from Ruth Lopez Turley, Director of the Kinder Institute of Urban Research, on the relationship between the Kinder Institute and United Way of Greater Houston.
Get ready to rock with us on March 1
Grab your leather jacket and join keynote speaker, Jade Simmons, and hundreds of women (and men!) to raise money for the Women Who Rock Child Care Scholarship, which underwrites child care and resources for parents who are pursuing post-secondary education. Rally your band and get ready to rock on March 1 in The Woodlands.
Get your tickets and tables today!
#ICYMI: Thank you for an awesome 2023!
Amanda McMillian shares some of the incredible things you made possible in 2023. Watch the Video..
For event details and RSVP information, check out our events page.
MLK Day of Service/Black History Month Book Drive
*open to all
Monday, January 15 – Thursday, February 29
https://unitedwayhouston.org/mlk-bookdrive/
Law Initiative MCLE Credit Course: Ethical Considerations in Balancing Progress with Risk in the Wake of the Supreme Court Decision
*open to law firms and in-house counsel
Monday, January 29
5:00 – 7:00 pm
Haynes and Boone
Hot Ones Hot Wing Challenge
*open to Young Leaders, LINC members, and guests
Tuesday, January 30
6:00 – 8:00 pm
United Way Center
Women’s Initiative Happy Hour
*open to Women’s Initiative members and guests
Wednesday, January 31
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Private Home
Women’s Initiative/Rice University Reception Hosted by Paula DesRoches
*open to Women’s Initiative members
Thursday, February 15
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Home of Paula DesRoches
LC & IC Sort and Social Volunteer Event
*open to Impact Circle and Leadership Circle members and guests
Tuesday, February 27
6:00 – 8:00 pm
United Way Center
Stay United Nonprofit Connection Board Training
*open to Stay United members and guests
Wednesday, February 28
10:00 – 11:30 am
United Way Center
Women Who Rock
*ticketed event
Friday, March 1
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
The Woodlands Waterway Marriott
Read Across America Day
*open to all
Tuesday, March 5
Various locations
Women’s Initiative Chocolate and Wine Reception
*open to Women’s Initiative members
Thursday, March 7
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Texas Wine School
Montgomery County Alexis de Tocqueville Society Event
*open to ADT members, prospective members, and guests
Monday, March 18
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Truluck’s
Women’s Initiative Happy Hour
*open to Women’s Initiative members and guests
Thursday, March 21
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Private Home
Alexis de Tocqueville Society Appreciation Dinner
*open to Alexis de Tocqueville Society members
Tuesday, April 16
6:00 – 9:00 pm
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Annual Meeting
*open to board members, partners, key volunteers
Tuesday, April 30
4:30 – 6:00 pm
United Way Center
Campaign Closing Celebration
*open to all
Tuesday, April 30
6:00 – 9:00 pm
United Way Center
Leadership Circle Appreciation Dinner
*open to Leadership Circle members
Thursday, May 16
6:00 – 9:00 pm
Brennan’s
Women’s Initiative Appreciation Event
*open to Women’s Initiative members
Wednesday, May 22
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Houston Zoo