United Way of Metropolitan Dallas

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🤝 Nothing beats the teamwork displayed at this month's KPMG US Day of Caring, where more than 100 employees rolled up their sleeves to pack back-to-school STEM kits, take on farm chores at Bonton Farms, serve up delicious meals at The Salvation Army of North Texas and sort donations at Goodwill Industries of Dallas, Inc. Every bit of volunteer work added up to something truly special. We’re inspired by the KPMG team’s energy and commitment to make a difference. Here’s to giving back and spreading the joy of volunteering across North Texas! #LiveUnitedNTX 

We love to see our colleagues shine! Congratulations to our Vice President of Corporate Relations Kelem Butts on being selected to participate in the Dallas Regional Chamber's 50th class of Leadership Dallas. “Leadership Dallas has been a cornerstone of community leadership and service for 50 years, nurturing individuals who are passionate about driving positive change in our region,” said Olympia Newman, M.B.A., Managing Director of Leadership Programs at the DRC. More: https://lnkd.in/giUtYmq7. #LeadershipDallas50th #LeadershipDallas25 #LD50

🎒 Nothing says back-to-school like decorating classrooms and sprucing up teacher workspaces. 🧑🏫 As school buses prepare to hit the roads next week, we’re proud to have teamed up with the Live United movement for two days of impact as part of our annual Stock the School, where change-seekers joined hands to ensure our teachers and scholars were fully equipped to take on another exciting school year. 💬 Mr. Cooper volunteer Eliana Renteria summed it up perfectly: "Sometimes, it can seem overwhelming to find a cause that you're aligned with. But when you volunteer with United Way of Metropolitan Dallas once, it's hard to not want to come back again.” ✋ High-fives to our partners at Dallas Independent School District and Plano ISD for welcoming us into their vibrant campuses. And a massive shoutout to our presenting sponsors AT&T and Mr. Cooper, as well as our Aspire United Volunteer Series presenter Texas Instruments, for making this year’s Stock the School a success. We thank every volunteer and organization who gathered school supplies, assembled teacher kits and joined us in-person for the two-day event. Recap all the fun here: https://lnkd.in/gzjc-7dg. #liveunitedntx #backtoschool #corporatesocialresponsibility

“Health and family.” These days, those are the things that matter most to North Texas resident Diana R. She was hospitalized a decade ago after a sudden rush of pain moved through her upper body. She felt fine after leaving the grocery store just moments before—and was taken aback when the hospital staff told her she was having a heart attack. The medical emergency reminded Diana of the importance of preventative care in protecting her individual health. It’s why she embraces the opportunity to get access to quality insurance as a client in our Healthcare Navigators program, an initiative to reduce the number of uninsured people in the community. “My experience signing up was not hard at all,” she said. “To me it was like a load lifted off, knowing that I was covered in case anything happens or just for my routine visits.” Together with the Live United movement, we’re making strides to ensure that North Texans like Diana have access to the resources they need to live longer, healthier lives. Read our latest healthcare blog post to learn how you or your company can get involved: https://lnkd.in/gbPTUH72.

August is the month when many North Texas scholars return to the classroom—and last week our volunteers answered the call to ensure a smooth transition before the school doors swing open. 💬 “It means everything for us to be able to have this type of wraparound support for our school community,” said Tenisha Allen, principal at J.N. Ervin Elementary School. “The students will be overjoyed when they return to their classrooms.” J.N. Ervin was one of four local schools where 200 corporate volunteers gathered for our Stock the School event presented by AT&T and Mr. Cooper, and supported by Vistra Corp. and PepsiCo/Frito-Lay. Thank you to all our sponsors and corporate volunteer teams who showed up with big smiles to freshen up buildings and make teacher spaces shine. Here’s a quick photo recap! 

We’re filled with gratitude for the tremendous support we've received from our dedicated volunteers who always step up to make North Texas shine through the Live United movement! This week, UWMD change-seekers were out in full swing for our annual Stock the School initiative, ensuring that classrooms across the region are set for an exciting new year.  A special shoutout to mighty, mighty Women of Tocqueville member Katie Rose for putting boots on the ground to ensure that our next generation of leaders are set up for success. 💬 I have three kids in the Dallas Independent School District and I’m always willing to help out, Katie told KTVT | CBS DFW reporter Lacey Beasley. Watch Katie’s full interview and see our volunteers in action below. 

🎒 This week, the Live United movement will visit local classrooms as part of our game-changing Stock the School initiative presented by AT&T and Mr. Cooper. Volunteers will collect and stock essential learning supplies, revitalize student common areas and upgrade teacher workspaces. We have a few spots left for this exciting opportunity to give back in a meaningful way. Register to volunteer at https://lnkd.in/gkZYjiYG. Then watch the KDFW-TV FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth segment below with anchor Lauren Przybyl, and our Chief Strategy & Impact Officer Susan Hoff, to learn about our work to help ensure North Texas students and teachers return to the classroom with the resources they need to thrive.

We take our hats off to retired AT&T Business CEO and former United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Annual Campaign Chair Anne Chow (She/Her), who has been selected by the Dallas Business Journal as the 2024 recipient of the Women in Business Lifetime Achievement Award. 📰 Dive into the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/ggcPHBvc. Congratulations, Anne, on this incredible achievement. We are grateful for your longtime support and deeply inspired by your expectational leadership.

"Think about corporate social responsibility as an investment, not charity."    We loved hearing our Vice President of Corporate Relations Kelem Butts on thinkPARALLAX's Inspiring Perspectives Podcast, where he discussed strategic giving and how companies can make a meaningful impact in their communities.     🎧 Listen to the 40-minute episode here: https://lnkd.in/gdF9jsjn.   Then get the inside scoop on how you can partner with us to utilize our community relationships, data wizardry and expertise to help your company hit its corporate social responsibility targets like a pro: https://lnkd.in/gBD3KZ5e.