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Monday, Jun 16

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Breathing Easier: How United Way’s Efforts Helped Marco Get Life-Saving Care

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They were running out of options. After months of doctor visits, one thing became clear: 17-year-old Marco needed life-saving scoliosis surgery. The curve in his spine was worsening as he grew, beginning to crush his lungs and making it…

Tuesday, Jun 3

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When Hope Felt Out of Reach, United Way Stepped In

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*Trigger warning: This story contains content about suicidal ideation. She was sitting on the side of the road in her broken-down car. The last time she felt this overwhelmed, she was admitted to a psychiatric hospital. One year earlier…

Monday, May 12

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Gathering for Good 2025: Like a prism refracting light into brilliance, Women United takes on challenges and turns them into action.

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Empowering. Energizing. Uplifting. A sold-out crowd of more than 300 people came to Gathering for Good on May 1, 2025, to support United Way’s mission to break economic barriers and build opportunity for all. Thanks to the generous gifts…

Friday, Apr 25

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How Volunteering Helped Kendra Give Back to the Community That Supported Her

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Growing up, Kendra never imagined she’d one day be giving back to the very place that once helped her family survive. “As a child, we came to the Round Rock Serving Center to get help with our bills, canned goods, and pastries,” Kendra…

Thursday, Apr 17

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Inside the Parenting Students Project’s Life-Changing Supports

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Program evaluation shows investing in whole-family success makes an impact Parenting students are nearly twice as likely to leave school for preventable reasons: lack of child care, conflicting course and work schedules, and even…

Wednesday, Mar 26

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Blue Sunday is April 27

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The Success By 6 Coalition is a network of child and family advocates – providers, parents, policymakers, civic leaders, and experts – with a shared goal to ensure every child enters Kindergarten happy, healthy, and prepared to succeed in…

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