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The 2-1-1/United Way Helpline has handled 4,455 tax-related calls since December 2009. In mid-February, UWCA funded partner Foundation Communities reported nearly 7,000 tax returns filed, totaling $17,476,930 in refunds. Earned Income refunds, totaling $6,751,098, made up 75% of the returns.
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Just a $1 per week contribution will improve your community with:
16 reading books for vulnerable children through United Way Success By 6.
9 meals delivered to older adults or those with disabilities.
19 days of mentoring for at-risk youth.
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“I choose to LIVE UNITED because I believe United Way brings together individuals, businesses, nonprofit agencies, and governments in a uniquely collaborative way.”
- Marie Baker, Member,
UWCA Board of Directors
United Way Capital Area Press Releases
- September 8, 2011
UWCA Launches Text-to-Give for Wildfire Relief - September 7, 2011
Families Affected by Wildfires Call 2-1-1 - September 6, 2011
UWCA Provides Resources to Support Wildfire Relief - August 18, 2011
UWCA Partners with Businesses to Raise $16.5 Million - August 11, 2011
UWCA Board Welcomes New Member and Chairman - April 12, 2011
Focus on Middle Schools Aims to Increase Graduation Rates - April 8, 2011
Volunteers Offer a Hand During United Way Capital Area’s Three Spring Days of Caring - March 28, 2011
Grant to United Way Capital Area Will Build Behavioral Skills in Young Children - March 24, 2011
Essay Contest Rewards Students for Financial Planning - March 16, 2011
UWCA Employees Assume New Leadership Roles - February 17, 2011
Employees Give Generously to Help Change Lives in Central Texas - February 8, 2011
United Way Capital Area Board of Directors Welcomes New Member - January 10, 2011
Austin Volunteers Needed to Lend a Hand During MLK Day of Service - December 7, 2010
Local United Ways to Expand Programs with Dell Foundation Grant - October 25, 2010
H-E-B Employees Raise $1 Million for Annual United Way Campaign - October 19, 2010
United Way Capital Area Sharpens Focus on Middle Schools - September 10, 2010
Community to Lend a Hand During United Way Capital Area Day of Caring - September 10, 2010
Volunteers help make a difference during United Way Capital Area’s Fall Day of Caring - September 1, 2010
Samsung Austin Semiconductor Celebrates $3.6 Billion Expansion of Semiconductor Fabrication Plant with $1-Million Charitable Gift - August 6, 2010
United Way Capital Area Names New Chairman for Board of Directors - June 21, 2010
Quality of Childcare Linked Directly to Teacher Education and Location - June 1, 2010
Building a Financial Future is Goal of Bank On Central Texas Initiative - April 13, 2010
Volunteers Set to Make a Difference During United Way Capital Area’s Day of Caring - March 10, 2010
Six Join Board of Directors of United Way Capital Area - February 17, 2010
Film and Panel to Focus on Local Impact of Global Economic Crisis - February 10, 2010
Surge in United Way Helpline Calls Caused by Shifting Economy in Central Texas - February 9, 2010
United Way Capital Area to Award $3.4 million in Grants - January 16, 2010
Austin Volunteers Take Action during Annual MLK Day of Service - January 11, 2010
Volunteers Needed for Annual MLK Day of Service - January 8, 2010
Live United Film Series Kicks Off in January - Series Focuses on Education, Financial Stability and Hispanic Engagement
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How We Do the Work
We are holding ourselves more accountable to the community, to ensure that the funds invested in United Way are used to create real, long-term change. Through a research study by the Ray Marshal Center and with the help of countless community stakeholders, we've identified very specific, measurable outcomes we hope to achieve around key community issue areas: Education, Income, and Health.
