Highlighting local philanthropy: Shantel Tharps
At UWATX we know one single story can inspire thousands to give back, united our community and offer hope. This year, we’re telling stories of individuals who, at one point or another, received...
View ArticleH-E-B Partners celebrate philanthropy
Each year we host the H-E-B In-Store Coordinator Training here at UWATX - an afternoon where roughly 60-70 H-E-B Partners come together to energized and informed for the upcoming United Way Employee...
View ArticleHOW TO: Highlight your philanthropy on LinkedIn
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30A7D0u1Tx0&feature=youtube_gdata[/youtube] LinkedIn now has 200M users, with 2 new users added every second. To help our donors, volunteers and partners...
View ArticleVolunteer Project Leaders celebrate 8th grade graduation at school dance
As the 2012-2013 school year winded down, Volunteer Project Leaders (VPL) at Webb Middle School coordinated their 8th dance and celebration and closed out the year with a bang. The gymnasium overflowed...
View ArticleNelson Mandela: a true inspiration
From his statements about poverty to his resilient spirit and drive to create positive change, Nelson Mandela has long been an inspiration for us at UWATX. This Mandela Day, we hope you'll reflect on...
View ArticleLet’s help Decker Middle School get a sidewalk!
UPDATE on 7.25.2013: As of today, TXDOT approved priority funding for the Decker sidewalk project, saying the Decker Middle School students that led this charge are “an inspiration.” TXDOT will...
View ArticleMake the most of summer
The summer time, when children are home and work seems to slow down, is an opportunity and a challenge – adults and children alike tend to have more time to explore their interests, but finding the...
View ArticleYoung Leaders show their ‘Mettle’ when talking philanthropy
Our freshly re-launched group, the Young Leaders Society hosted our first official happy hour [PICTS!] this month at East Austin’s newest bistro, Mettle. (Mettle was gracious enough to lend their space...
View ArticleNew Employee Campaign season, exciting new tools
With the start of Employee Campaign season (which typically runs from July to January), we joined the new crop of Employee Campaign Leaders (ECLs) for our 2013 ECL Annual Meeting. The event was an...
View Article[VIDEO] Bringing people together
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y86FgWxXTPU[/youtube] At United Way for Greater Austin(UWATX), our mission is to inspire, lead and unite an eclectic community of philanthropists including...
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