United Way of Greater Houston

Huge thank you to Sarah Brown Rankin, CFRE and AFP for shining a spotlight on United Way of Greater Houston’s Coffee & Quality in their podcast. It was so fun to revisit the origin story for Coffee & Quality and how it’s expanded over the years to support individuals and nonprofit organizations in turning data into action! Podcast episode ⬇️ and more on #CoffeeandQuality ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gRcMM9xE #UWGHdata #dataforgood #eval #CQI #evaluation

We're excited to share our brand refresh with our Greater Houston community! Our look and feel may be changing, but our mission and commitment to financial stability remain the same. United Way of Greater Houston will continue to work together alongside our network of partners, donors, volunteers, and local officials to improve lives, build a stronger community, and create meaningful opportunities for people to prosper. United is the way, and we look forward to connecting with our community in new and exciting ways. Stay tuned!

A big thank you to all who rolled up their sleeves to help local students at our Young Leaders and LINC Pitch In & Peel event! Together, we built 21 desks, connected over crawfish, and made a difference for children in our community. We appreciate all that our donors and volunteers do to help our neighbors land on their feet, and stay there.

Our 2024-2025 community campaign ends today, and your donation will help us connect even more of our neighbors to possibility in the year ahead. Your contribution supports critical programs and strategies—empowering more of our neighbors to not just land on their feet, but stay there. Please consider making your gift today to be part of this transformative work. Donate today: https://lnkd.in/gqnPYb8Y

Are you looking to leverage your professional skills for community impact? The United Way Board Fair on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 is your gateway to meaningful nonprofit board service. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gV_PHFNb This event connects passionate professionals like you with nonprofits actively seeking board members across various sectors - from education and youth development to the arts and more. Why attend? ✔️ Connect directly with nonprofit representatives in a casual setting ✔️ Discover organizations aligned with your personal values and skills ✔️ Learn about board service expectations and opportunities ✔️ Network with like-minded professionals interested in community leadership

We’re proud to celebrate 10 years of United Way M.A.T.H., a partnership with ConocoPhillips aimed at increasing the number of Houston-area students who pass Algebra, setting them up for future success in high school and beyond. The letters M.A.T.H. stand for Mastering Algebra Together Houston, but the program stands for something even bigger—confidence. By making learning fun and helping students tap into their own potential, United Way M.A.T.H. inspires the confidence young people need to tackle any challenge that stands between them and their goals. Go beyond the numbers and see how United Way M.A.T.H. has made a meaningful impact in our community. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gMWPRJCt

Women’s Initiative and Young Leaders members recently gathered for an enlightening panel on financial empowerment. This discussion highlighted a critical reality: that women hold two-thirds of student loan debt in the United States. Expert panelists Ann Deaton, Cathy Nunnally, Chloe Wohlforth, CFP®, Rebecca Rush, and guest speaker, Beth Casteel shared actionable strategies for navigating financial challenges, such as student loan debt and building wealth from career launch to retirement. Special thanks to Kathryn Mikells, ExxonMobil Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, for sponsoring this impactful event, helping women in our community learn new financial strategies to create brighter futures for themselves and their families. ExxonMobil Giving Learn more about our Women’s Initiative: https://lnkd.in/g6NMU9FV

With over 35 years of combined experience leading disaster recovery efforts, Greater Houston Community Foundation and United Way of Greater Houston formed the Greater Houston Disaster Alliance in 2023 to ensure the region has the networks and systems in place to accelerate recovery effectively and equitably in times of disaster. Through an initial investment from Enbridge and Phillips 66, the Disaster Alliance catalyzes public and private partnerships and brings year-round focus to disaster preparedness and resiliency to reduce the harms caused by disaster on our most vulnerable residents.

Let your voice be heard! Apply for our Community Leadership Council Cohort to share your perspectives and influence United Way of Greater Houston's work. The last day to apply is April 4. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect people to possibility! $100 stipends will also be provided to members per meeting. Apply here: ow.ly/VbEl50VjnOp

Dive into the data!     We spoke to Alex Edwards, with our 211 Texas/United Way HELPLINE team, about our 211 data dashboard, which shows what services are needed most in Greater Houston and the impact that our 211 team is making.     211 is a community resource that connects our neighbors with vital services such as food, housing, health care, child care, and more.      Explore the dashboard: https://lnkd.in/ebEwsrA8