LIVE UNITED

Since 1924, we have been dedicated to providing families and individuals in need with the tools and resources needed to thrive.

What We Do

United Way for Greater Austin brings people, ideas and resources together to fight poverty in our community. Together with community leaders and partners, we’re leading the charge to create sustainable and lasting solutions to poverty and the cycle that holds people in it.

Our Focus

Fighting the Cycle of Poverty

Our Community Investment
We’re investing millions of dollars into the community to support proven strategies focused on three key areas of greatest impact: caring for immediate needs, confronting stubborn challenges and convening community resources for change.

Caring for Immediate Needs

2-1-1 Navigation Center
Everyday challenges can be paralyzing for those who are experiencing financial vulnerability, so our 2-1-1 Navigation Center staff answer their calls every day to connect them with resources that can help. Last year, our staff answered more than 300,000 calls for help with needs such as rent assistance, healthcare services and access to food or transportation.

Confronting Stubborn Challenges

Success By 6 and 2-Gen Programs
Through our Success By 6 initiative, we work with community partners to help prepare young children for success in school and beyond.In order to break the intergenerational cycle of poverty, we support families living in low-income households by providing services to parents and children simultaneously through our 2-Gen program.

Convening for Change

A Dedicated Collective
By bringing together the best of Austin’s talent, corporate and non-profit partners and valuable resources, our work and programs are creating a collective dedicated to making the greatest impact while improving life for everyone in Greater Austin.

Our Impact in 2018

$ 999 +

invested directly into the community

999

calls for assistance answered

999

volunteers provided

999

hours of service

999

children & families impacted

Newsroom

Going Back to School? 2-1-1 is here to make it affordable and easy.
  • 19 Jul, 2019

Going Back to School? 2-1-1 is here to make it affordable and easy.

While back to school can be a very exciting time of year, it can also be a very trying time for many people in our community. We know that 1 in 5 children under 18 in Austin/Travis County experience food insecurity on a regular basis and that basic n...

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Meet the United Way Team: Wonde Will Wow You
  • 12 Jul, 2019

Meet the United Way Team: Wonde Will Wow You

At United Way ATX we value and celebrate all voices. From Board members to donors to team members to partner organizations to the children and families we work with, we strive for inclusivity where everyone has a place at the table and their voices c...

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Mothers Day gifts that make a difference
  • 2 May, 2019

Mothers Day gifts that make a difference

Austin-area nonprofit unveils Mother’s Day gift that makes a difference People can honor the moms in their lives with a gift that supports early childhood initiatives in the community   Austin, Texas - This Mother’s Day, skip the flower...

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Expanded funding for 2-Gen based programs
  • 15 Jun, 2019

Expanded funding for 2-Gen based programs

United Way for Greater Austin announces $300,000 in funding to jump start expansion of support services for parents and children in Austin/Travis County AUSTIN, Texas – United Way for Greater Austin (United Way) announced today that it is provid...

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