United Way for Greater Austin brings people, ideas, and resources together to fight poverty in our community.
Race has a big impact on a person’s life outcomes, so we can only break the cycle of poverty by standing up for racial justice.
Acknowledging and reconciling our historical role in perpetuating systems of inequality
Changing inequitable systems that prevent our community from reaching its full potential
Embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion as individuals, as an organization, and with our community
We can create a more equitable, inclusive community together. Join the journey and Live United!
Collaborated with 19 local grassroots organizations to host 133 COVID-19 clinics, getting 30,014 vaccines into the arms of Central Texans (and counting!)
On May 3, the Travis County Commissioners Court unanimously voted to offer Travis County employees eight weeks of paid parental leave! The resolution was sponsored by Travis County Judge Andy Brown and Precinct 1 Travis County Commissioner Jeffrey Tr...
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Austin nursing student and mother of two Deja was working hard to complete her degree, but still struggled to make ends meet while staying focused on her rigorous program. That all changed when she began participating in United Way for Greater Austin...
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On April 28, more than 200 children and families gathered for the Greater Austin Reading Coalition’s first-ever Family Literacy Night at Sanchez Elementary School with coalition member Communities in Schools. Hosting family literacy nights and dist...
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In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPI) Month, the Greater Austin Reading Coalition and Success By Six Coalition are excited to share 10 age-appropriate, children's books that reflect the rich diversity of AAPI culture. These ...
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