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November 9, 2024: Over $150K raised at United Way’s Rappel for a Reason fundraiser
October 31, 2024: A grant to help non-profits access more grants: Houston Endowment awards $3 million to United Way
October 4, 2024: United Way Women’s Initiative: Empowering greater Houston through connection and community service
September 19, 2024: United Way of Greater Houston Names Cynthia Hansen Chair of 2024-25 Annual Campaign
September 4, 2024: How Houston is trying to make philanthropy work smarter in disaster recovery
July 16, 2024: ‘Really uplifted us’ Texans surprise United Way community responders after Hurricane Beryl
July 16, 2024: Greater Houston Disaster Alliance launches Hurricane Beryl Recovery Fund for severely impacted households
July 16, 2024: Hurricane Beryl fund set up for Harris, Montgomery, Fort Bend counties residents impacted by storm
July 15, 2024: Greater Houston has a new Hurricane Beryl disaster relief fund. Here’s how to donate.
July 10, 2024: Melissa Young Named Volunteer of the Year by United Way of Greater Houston
July 2, 2024: Greater Houston Disaster Alliance invests $1.5 million in home repair grants to nonprofits serving impacted households
June 6, 2024: Severe Weather and Derecho Recovery Fund grows to $1.92 million to help those impacted by recent storms
May 28, 2024: What happens when you call 211?
May 24; 2024: Greater Houston Disaster Alliance launches recovery fund for those impacted by severe weather and derecho
May 23, 2024: Houston disaster relief: Severe Weather and Derecho Recovery Fund established
May 22, 2024: Houston nonprofits establish relief fund for victims of recent storms
May 22, 2024: Recovery fund set up for severe storm victims in 3 Houston-area counties
May 16, 2024: How the Kinder Institute and United Way are helping Houston nonprofits put their data to work
April 25, 2024: Families struggling financially to stay afloat
March 25, 2024: GHP Rise to the Top Podcast: Amanda McMillian of United Way of Greater Houston
March 4, 2024: Houston Happens features United Way of Greater Houston
January 8, 2024: Houston Endowment grants $1.5M to United Way of Greater Houston to bolster local nonprofit initiative
December 29, 2023: Survey: Houston’s nonprofits struggle with high turnover, plan to increase wages, offer more flexibility
November 1, 2023: ‘Rappel for a Reason’ with United Way of Greater Houston to help those in need
October 20, 2023: Entergy Texas, United Way donate $165K of supplies to Montgomery County school districts
October 17, 2023: H-E-B Houston Executive Armando Perez Serving as United Way of Greater Houston Annual Campaign Chair
September 23, 2023: United Way’s Bright Beginnings program gives preschoolers an early start on success
September 17, 2023: Newsmakers: United Way Navigator Program provides hope for struggling families
September 5, 2023: United Way of Greater Houston ramps up new financial stability program
August 23, 2023: United Way of Greater Houston Creates Social Service Tool to Help More Families Reach Financially Stable Ground
August 17, 2023: Get help with utilities with United Ways
July 31, 2023: UnitedWay data shows where Houstonians are struggling to make ends meet
July 17, 2023: Young philanthropists change the way they give
June 23, 2023: Nearly half of Houston-area households struggle to afford basic needs, report shows
June 21, 2023: Juneteenth Mural Unveiled in Greater Houston
June 12, 2023: How to apply for Harris County’s new free childcare pilot program
June 12, 2023: New early childhood program would create up to 1,000 spaces in childcare in Harris County
June 5, 2023: $1.5M donation secures new alliance for disaster resilience in Houston
May 31, 2023: Two major Houston nonprofits form alliance on disaster recovery
May 24, 2023: Entergy Texas president and CEO Eliecer Viamontes elected to United Way of Greater Houston board
May 16, 2023: Volunteer of the Century Reveal In Houston and a $1 Million Gift Gives United Way’s 100th Anniversary Celebration Real Oomph
May 9, 2023: Celebrating 100 years, United Way of Greater Houston honors ExxonMobil as Company of the Century
November 28, 2022: Houston has many in need. Giving Tuesday raises awareness as well as dollars
November 21, 2022: Click2Houston: United Way 211 Helpline
November 5, 2022: DoubleTree Drop
November 4, 2022: 60 thrill-seekers rappel down 26-story Galleria hotel, raise upwards of $90,000 for fundraiser
November 4, 2022: United Way of Greater Houston wants to help people go from surviving to thriving
September 27, 2022: Entergy partners with United Way to offer electricity bill credits to Houston-area customers
September 22, 2022: ‘Don’t panic’ over interest rate hikes! Instead, here’s how to get free financial help
September 21, 2022: United Way of Greater Houston marks a century of service, helping families achieve a sustainable financial future
September 1, 2022: How can a 767% interest rate loan be legal? It is in Texas.
August 1, 2022: Soaring energy costs put pressure on nonprofits to deliver help
July 13, 2022: Houston nonprofit upgrades social, financial services with new tech tool
June 10, 2022: Opinion: Too many Houston area families are struggling financially. United Way is stepping up
May 19, 2022: Broadening the network: Most nonprofit boards lack diversity, and leaders say that’s a real problem
May 2, 2022: United Way of Greater Houston board elects a Memorial resident as its new chair
February 24, 2022: Not landing that job? It might be your credit score holding you back
September 23, 2021: Year of chaos leaves nonprofit sector exhausted – and grateful
September 22, 2021: United Way of Greater Houston Invests $116,000 in the Montgomery County Food Bank to Support Area Residents Affected by Winter Storm
February 20, 2021: Here’s how you can help Texans in need
February 19, 2021: Renters’ rights and aid for repairs from burst pipes
December 31, 2020: Opinion: If ever there was a time to help Houston’s nonprofits, it’s now
December 28, 2020: United Way of Greater Houston hires new chief fundraiser
November 30, 2020: How to ‘give smart’ this Giving Tuesday
June 1, 2020: Amanda McMillian takes helm at United Way of Greater Houston at dire time
May 19, 2020: Greater Houston COVID-19 recovery fund up to $14.4 million
May 10, 2020: Newsmakers: United Way of Greater Houston welcomes new President and CEO Amanda McMillian
May 5, 2020: New United Way Houston CEO sought mission-oriented role after time at Anadarko, law firm
April 29, 2020: United Way of Greater Houston names former Anadarko exec as new CEO, president
April 29, 2020: United Way’s Greater Houston raises $11.6 million, announces second $1 million matching-grant
April 26, 2020: Houston nonprofits ‘getting hit hard’ with immense need, declining revenue
April 22, 2020: United Way of Greater Houston Board of Trustees Elects H-E-B Executive Armando Perez as Chair
April 15, 2020: Houston COVID-19 Recovery Fund continues to grow, makes first investment in 30 local nonprofits
April 3, 2020: United Way, Greater Houston Community Foundation join forces to fund recovery assistance for Houston [OpEd by Tony Chase and Jamey Rootes]
March 26, 2020: Hidalgo endorses COVID-19 recovery fund for residents hurt by pandemic
March 26, 2020: With $1 million starting gift from Houston Endowment, new COVID-19 recovery fund looks to address critical needs
March 26, 2020: New fund helps Houstonians in critical need during coronavirus crisis
March 26, 2020: Existe ayuda para las personas que han perdido su empleo durante la crisis del coronavirus
January 13, 2020: HBJ’s Money Monday: Rich and Nancy Kinder give United Way of Greater Houston $1 million
January 4, 2020: United Way seeks funding changes: Nonprofit invest in 18 agencies, 38 programs in Montgomery County; plan’s local impact remains unclear
December 15, 2019: Letters: United Way supporters have their say on strategy shift
December 15, 2019: OpEd by Anna M. Babin: Dire need demands new United Way strategy
December 10, 2019: Outgoing United Way of Greater Houston CEO guides organization through change before retirement
September 21, 2019: Chaos of Harvey taught nonprofits how best to help
July 8, 2019: United Way of Greater Houston kicks off socks, underwear drive for kids in need