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United Way of Greater Houston

Connects people and resources to build a stronger, more equitable Greater Houston.

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Assets: $180M · Annual Giving: $70M+ · Est. 1922

Website (713) 685-2300 info@unitedwayhouston.org

Funding Priorities

6

Community Health(Healthcare Access)Crisis Prevention(Mental Health)

Youth DevelopmentEducation Access(K-12 Education)

Financial LiteracyWorkforce Development

Leadership

1

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Amanda McMillian

executive

Wayfinder

18 connected resources

Health Families Money

Mental Health Healthcare Access K-12 Education Youth Development Financial Literacy+1

Kinder Institute for Urban Research

The Story3

Community Groups Win Big Changes for Better Jobs, Housing, and Schoolsindustrialareasfoundation.org

What You Can Do6

Youth Career WorkshopHammonton

Healthcare for the HomelessHouston

Communities In Schools HoustonHouston

Who’s In Charge8

Twila CarterCity · Council Member, At-Large 3

Alejandra SalinasCity · Council Member, At-Large 4

Carolyn Evans-ShabazzCity · Council Member, District D

Strengthening Community Services GrantsHR 3131 · Introduced

Jobs and Services for People in NeedHR 3156 · Introduced

Better Mental Health Care for VeteransHR 7735 · Introduced

The Journey

28 connected resources across 5 levels

Trail depth

Level 1

Get CuriousRead, watch, explore1 resource

Level 2

Find Your PeopleMeet orgs, neighbors, groups11 resources

Level 3

Show UpEvents, meetings, volunteering

We are building resources for this level

Level 4

Go DeeperTraining, sustained involvement8 resourcesYou are here

PolicyStrengthening Community Services GrantsThis federal bill would improve a program that gives money to local groups that help families with low incomes. These groups offer things like job training, housing help, and emergency assistance in your community.

PolicyJobs and Services for People in NeedThe JOBS for Success Act is a federal bill that would help people who receive public assistance find and keep good jobs. It connects them with job training, childcare, rides to work, and other support so they can succeed.

PolicyNational Social and Emotional Learning WeekThis federal resolution supports National Social and Emotional Learning Week in March 2026. Social and emotional learning helps students manage feelings, get along with others, and make good decisions at school and in life.

+5 more at this level

Level 5

Make Your MoveAdvocacy, organizing, creating8 resources

Focus Areas

Mental Health Healthcare Access K-12 Education Youth Development Financial Literacy Workforce Development

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