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We are so grateful to be selected as a United Way 2012-2013 Service Provider! Thank you, United Way!

Announcing the results of its 2012-2013 open grants allocations process, United Way of Metropolitan Dallas will invest $25,917,980 million dollars in exceptional programs operated by North Texas non-profit service providers, all focused on achieving permanent change in the key focus areas of Education, Income and Health.  In this second year of an open process in which all eligible non-profits could apply for grants, 20 non-profits will receive United Way funds for the first time.  Of the overall volunteer-allocated dollars, 36% will support Education initiatives, 24% will be invested in Income-related programs, 32% will go toward improving Health and 8% to Basic Needs.

“United Way is proud to fund programs making measurable strides to improve our community and change lives forever,” says Bill Morrison, United Way Community Impact Council Chair and Partner, Haynes and Boone LLP.  “Volunteers have spent thousands of collective hours reviewing proposals, making site visits, and evaluating data to ensure every donor dollar makes a real difference.  This year’s process was extremely competitive, and we’re confident the community will win as a result.”

United Way is focusing on bold ten-year United 2020 community goals that break the cycles of high school dropouts, poverty and poor health.  From a pool of more than 164 applicants submitting a collective 262 proposals, volunteers have awarded impact grants to 144 service provider programs with proven track records, evidenced by outstanding outcomes.  Applicants selected support strategies including strengthening school math and science curricula, providing quality job training programs and increasing access to primary health care.

“We’ve responded to the community’s call for change with an open and competitive grants process and the results are positive proof points.  The message is resonating,” says Jennifer Sampson, United Way of Metropolitan Dallas President and CEO.  “Our volunteers continue to do amazing work and the competitive process has inspired service providers across North Texas to put their best foot forward as they achieve incredibly impactful results.”

“We are welcoming 89 new and returning service providers this year, and we’re extremely proud of the work all United Way-funded programs are accomplishing,” says United Way Board Chair Debbie Taylor, Regional Director – Citi Community Development.  “United Way donors will continue to see a tangible return on their investments as our community works collectively to improve lives.”