Read Across America ‐ After a year of virtual volunteerism, we were thrilled to be back in schools for transportation, food assistance. Houston, and the Harris County Department of Education’s CASE for Kids, improves the quality of and access Scholarship, brought inspiring women and men together to raise $124,000 to provide child care community volunteers, and business leaders who inspire those around them to reach out with full and prosperous. Individuals aged 30 and under are invited to come try out United Way LINC any time. We hope helped on the pathway to financial stability. beyond high school. needed support related to digital access and digital literacy. Clients needed digital tools and knowledge to Basic needs – includes rent/mortgage assistance, utility assistance, access to technology, shelter, Rebuilding Lives – 774,000 people got help rebuilding their lives after crises last year. employment coaching, financial coaching, safe and affordable financial products, to help families and Nonprofit Connection –United Way Nonprofit Connection provides the knowledge and skills that nonprofits LINC – (Lead. Impact. Network. Change) LINC harnesses the power of those age 30 and under to help kids of reading with 1,134 students at four elementary school campuses. Each student received a brand new United Way M.A.T.H. in a Flash – United Way M.A.T.H. (Mastering Algebra Together Houston), a partnership programming. These projects touched the lives of 142,588. key strategies: increasing income, building savings and acquiring assets. Last year 53,575 families were serve as the community’s front door for help and hope through our 211 Texas/United Way HELPLINE. sponsor campaign activities throughout the year. and child‐centered approach make a measurable difference in preparing children to start and succeed in donate 40,000 pairs of socks and underwear to 4,000 students last year. Greater Houston's nonprofit sector reflects the rich diversity of our community. Ride United Partnership with Lyft ‐ For several years, United Way has partnered with Lyft to provide free Helping families and neighbors – United Way helps families and neighbors by creating opportunities for free rides to help them access these much‐needed services since 2019. incorporate diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging into policies, practices, and service delivery. HELPLINE. contributed $4.8 million this year. Parent and Family Engagement ‐ Parents and family members play an important role in kids’ success, so this Disaster Recovery – United Way convenes and leads long‐ term recovery efforts when our community faces active‐duty military members, and their familieswith employment assistance, food, housing, health care, coordinates programs to make it easy for clients to engage across services as needed. book to help build their home library. Women Who Rock – a signature Montgomery County event that supports the Women Who Rock people engaged, learning and safe during the summer months. you’ll love it and decide to join our ranks by making a gift of $250 or more to United Way. health and human services in the Bay Area, Fort Bend, Montgomery, and Waller counties. connections to programs and services, and support clients as they move through their journey to stability. Navigators ‐ play a key role in the Integrated Client Journey. They work one‐on‐ one with individuals and 100 years – United Way of Greater Houston is celebrating 100 years of service to our community. fleeing domestic violence or human trafficking, or for vulnerable populations, like refugees. Financial Stability – United Way of Greater Houston provides programs including vocational training, trained volunteers, and ensured by good stewardship. scholarships and other support to young parents who are committed to continuing their education care programs, like primary care, dental care, individual and family counseling, and substance abuse recovery, language, technology, and cost barriers, that stop youth and families from participating in out‐of‐school 44,033 – in 2021, 44,033 people were connected with housing or shelter through 211 Texas/United Way financial services, and legal assistance. giving hearts. Throughout the year, Women’s Initiative members enjoy educational, networking and and another 33% of individuals are experiencing ALICE – they are employed but struggling to afford the Young Leaders – 1,500 United Way Young Leaders contributed more than $2.78 million to support United 211 Texas/United Way HELPLINE – in 2021, 211 connected 1.1 million people with help and hope. A free, the 2021 Winter Storm. Volunteers – This past year, more than 6,400 volunteers contributed 18,000 hours to United Way of Family & Neighborhoods – 614,000 families got help becoming self‐sufficient and strong last year. callers with COVID‐ 19 related information and resources, connected 19,000 callers with assistance related to support, we are helping prepare the next generation to lead our families, businesses, and communities. Last ALICE – an acronym which stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, and represents those the people we serve, it is truly priceless! Building Savings ‐ involves developing better financial habits through financial education and coaching, Read Across America 2022! 45 in‐person volunteers and 16 virtual volunteers read to and shared a love lives last year. basic needs assistance. who are struggling to get by and are unable to afford the basic necessities of housing, food, child care, health Early childhood – United Way of Greater Houston provides youth development programs including early help people become or remain able to fully engage in their careers, families, and lives. quality early childhood education. This past summer 14 grant‐ funded projects kept nearly 1,500 young 18,726 – veterans/active military/members were connected with tailored services through 211 Texas/United St. James to support 8,833 students and family members in Aldine, Alief, Houston, and Spring Branch ISDs Youth Success – This past year, 33 United Way Bright Beginnings Centers provided 1,043 children with Way THRIVE provided $320,000 to seven partner agencies to help expand digital coaching, upgrade partner necessities. and board development, as well as interagency meetings. Tax Returns – Through the THRIVE program, 30,593 tax returns were completed with more than $46.1 people to prosper through financial stability, early childhood education, health care, disaster recovery and Integrated client journey – our approach empowers families to create their own plan based on their goals and reducing debt, and starting a savings plan through United Way THRIVE. Out 2 Learn – a partnership between United Way of Greater Houston, Houston Endowment, the City of community partners around a focused plan to remove barriers on the path to financial stability. We also of the program, our 211 Texas/United Way HELPLINE has connected 4,500 people in our community with need to achieve their mission and exceed their potential by offering workshops, computer classes, leadership Way HELPLINE. Connecting people with possibility ‐ Too many households in Greater Houston don’t earn enough to childhood education, quality child care, out‐of‐ school programs, and parent engagement. Quality early families to determine their goals and build an individualized pathway to achieving those goals, make to transparency and measurable results. Our community investments are backed by research, made by Improved 2 million lives – United Way connected 2 million of our neighbors with services to improve their million in refunds returned to families and our local economy last year. Health care ‐ More than 189,600 people received health care support last year. Physical and behavioral health disaster like Hurricane Harvey and COVID‐19. In 2021 the 211 Texas/United Way HELPLINE connected 131,000 childhood education. childhood education has a profound impact on school readiness and future success. care, and transportation. In our community, 14% of families are surviving on incomes below the federal level individuals gain and maintain financial stability. to out‐of‐school programs. This year, Out 2 Learn funded 36 projects to help remove barriers, including Caring Champions – In addition to championing their own company campaigns, Caring Champions Project Blueprint – United Way Project Blueprint trains tomorrow's nonprofit boardleadership, ensuring that with ConocoPhillips, we launched a series of animated math problems that air during PBS Kids programs, reaching 7 million views this year. past year, we partnered with ALAR Institute, Children’s Museum Houston, Houston Area Urban League, and Women’s Initiative – 680 women strong, United Way Women's Initiative members are professionals, Way’s work during the 2021‐2022 campaign. Focus on equity – United Way is focused on increasing equity so we can begin to make headway against Children & Youth – 204,000 young people got help building a foundation for future success last year. Good Stewardship – United Way of Greater Houston operates efficiently, effectively, and with a commitment Mission United – a program anchored by our 211 Texas/United Way HELPLINE that helps veterans and Boosting digital access ‐ COVID‐ 19 brought the digital divide to the forefront, and many THRIVE clients United Way THRIVE – Launched in 2008, THRIVE helps families achieve financial stability through three 28,000 – people were connected with food assistance through 211 Texas/United Way HELPLINE. with ESL classes, STEM and reading support, nutritional needs, and other resources. racism and underrepresentation. All of our investments in services and agencies are evaluated on how they Greater Houston. The time they have so generously given is valued at $515,000 – but to United Way and agency computer labs, create lending libraries, and update wi‐fi and hotspots for individuals and families confidential social services helpline operated by United Way of Greater Houston, 24/7/365. with ConocoPhillips, continues to help students build algebra skills outside of the classroom. In partnership Bright Beginnings – United Way Bright Beginnings, founded in partnership with ExxonMobil, is an innovative Centers ‐ four centers that operate in neighboring communities to increase the access and availability of afford the basic necessities of life. And our community deserves better. We unite donors, volunteers and early education program designed to help children from lower‐income families achieve social, emotional, professional development opportunities. WI members make personal gifts of $2,500 or more annually and Escape from violence – United Way invests in immediate, short‐ term services focused on safety for those year, United Way supported mentoring programs for 15,900 young people. Mentoring – Through early childhood education, out of school enrichment, mentors and other academic physical and cognitive milestones and enter school ready to succeed. Bright Beginnings’ hands‐ on curriculum rides to veterans and to people with specific health care, employment, and disaster relief needs. As part Project Undercover – An annual socks and underwear drive that engaged 30 companies to collectand Seniors – 30,000 seniors got help to remain independent and healthy last year. school. This past year 33 United Way Bright Beginnings Centers provided 1,043 children with quality early gain and maintain employment and to access and participate in educational trainings and programs. United succeed in school, to help our neighbors get through tough times and to help our community become more Read Across America ‐ After a year of virtual volunteerism, we were thrilled to be back in schools for transportation, food assistance. Houston, and the Harris County Department of Education’s CASE for Kids, improves the quality of and access Scholarship, brought inspiring women and men together to raise $124,000 to provide child care community volunteers, and business leaders who inspire those around them to reach out with full and prosperous. Individuals aged 30 and under are invited to come try out United Way LINC any time. We hope helped on the pathway to financial stability. beyond high school. needed support related to digital access and digital literacy. Clients needed digital tools and knowledge to Basic needs – includes rent/mortgage assistance, utility assistance, access to technology, shelter, Rebuilding Lives – 774,000 people got help rebuilding their lives after crises last year. employment coaching, financial coaching, safe and affordable financial products, to help families and Nonprofit Connection –United Way Nonprofit Connection provides the knowledge and skills that nonprofits LINC – (Lead. Impact. Network. Change) LINC harnesses the power of those age 30 and under to help kids of reading with 1,134 students at four elementary school campuses. Each student received a brand new United Way M.A.T.H. in a Flash – United Way M.A.T.H. (Mastering Algebra Together Houston), a partnership programming. These projects touched the lives of 142,588. key strategies: increasing income, building savings and acquiring assets. Last year 53,575 families were serve as the community’s front door for help and hope through our 211 Texas/United Way HELPLINE. sponsor campaign activities throughout the year. and child‐centered approach make a measurable difference in preparing children to start and succeed in donate 40,000 pairs of socks and underwear to 4,000 students last year. Greater Houston's nonprofit sector reflects the rich diversity of our community. Ride United Partnership with Lyft ‐ For several years, United Way has partnered with Lyft to provide free Helping families and neighbors – United Way helps families and neighbors by creating opportunities for free rides to help them access these much‐needed services since 2019. incorporate diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging into policies, practices, and service delivery. HELPLINE. contributed $4.8 million this year. Parent and Family Engagement ‐ Parents and family members play an important role in kids’ success, so this Disaster Recovery – United Way convenes and leads long‐ term recovery efforts when our community faces active‐duty military members, and their familieswith employment assistance, food, housing, health care, coordinates programs to make it easy for clients to engage across services as needed. book to help build their home library. Women Who Rock – a signature Montgomery County event that supports the Women Who Rock people engaged, learning and safe during the summer months. you’ll love it and decide to join our ranks by making a gift of $250 or more to United Way. health and human services in the Bay Area, Fort Bend, Montgomery, and Waller counties. connections to programs and services, and support clients as they move through their journey to stability. Navigators ‐ play a key role in the Integrated Client Journey. They work one‐on‐ one with individuals and 100 years – United Way of Greater Houston is celebrating 100 years of service to our community. fleeing domestic violence or human trafficking, or for vulnerable populations, like refugees. Financial Stability – United Way of Greater Houston provides programs including vocational training, trained volunteers, and ensured by good stewardship. scholarships and other support to young parents who are committed to continuing their education care programs, like primary care, dental care, individual and family counseling, and substance abuse recovery, language, technology, and cost barriers, that stop youth and families from participating in out‐of‐school 44,033 – in 2021, 44,033 people were connected with housing or shelter through 211 Texas/United Way financial services, and legal assistance. giving hearts. Throughout the year, Women’s Initiative members enjoy educational, networking and and another 33% of individuals are experiencing ALICE – they are employed but struggling to afford the Young Leaders – 1,500 United Way Young Leaders contributed more than $2.78 million to support United 211 Texas/United Way HELPLINE – in 2021, 211 connected 1.1 million people with help and hope. A free, the 2021 Winter Storm. Volunteers – This past year, more than 6,400 volunteers contributed 18,000 hours to United Way of Family & Neighborhoods – 614,000 families got help becoming self‐sufficient and strong last year. callers with COVID‐ 19 related information and resources, connected 19,000 callers with assistance related to support, we are helping prepare the next generation to lead our families, businesses, and communities. Last ALICE – an acronym which stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, and represents those the people we serve, it is truly priceless! Building Savings ‐ involves developing better financial habits through financial education and coaching, Read Across America 2022! 45 in‐person volunteers and 16 virtual volunteers read to and shared a love lives last year. basic needs assistance. who are struggling to get by and are unable to afford the basic necessities of housing, food, child care, health Early childhood – United Way of Greater Houston provides youth development programs including early help people become or remain able to fully engage in their careers, families, and lives. quality early childhood education. This past summer 14 grant‐ funded projects kept nearly 1,500 young 18,726 – veterans/active military/members were connected with tailored services through 211 Texas/United St. James to support 8,833 students and family members in Aldine, Alief, Houston, and Spring Branch ISDs Youth Success – This past year, 33 United Way Bright Beginnings Centers provided 1,043 children with Way THRIVE provided $320,000 to seven partner agencies to help expand digital coaching, upgrade partner necessities. and board development, as well as interagency meetings. Tax Returns – Through the THRIVE program, 30,593 tax returns were completed with more than $46.1 people to prosper through financial stability, early childhood education, health care, disaster recovery and Integrated client journey – our approach empowers families to create their own plan based on their goals and reducing debt, and starting a savings plan through United Way THRIVE. Out 2 Learn – a partnership between United Way of Greater Houston, Houston Endowment, the City of community partners around a focused plan to remove barriers on the path to financial stability. We also of the program, our 211 Texas/United Way HELPLINE has connected 4,500 people in our community with need to achieve their mission and exceed their potential by offering workshops, computer classes, leadership Way HELPLINE. Connecting people with possibility ‐ Too many households in Greater Houston don’t earn enough to childhood education, quality child care, out‐of‐ school programs, and parent engagement. Quality early families to determine their goals and build an individualized pathway to achieving those goals, make to transparency and measurable results. Our community investments are backed by research, made by Improved 2 million lives – United Way connected 2 million of our neighbors with services to improve their million in refunds returned to families and our local economy last year. Health care ‐ More than 189,600 people received health care support last year. Physical and behavioral health disaster like Hurricane Harvey and COVID‐19. In 2021 the 211 Texas/United Way HELPLINE connected 131,000 childhood education. childhood education has a profound impact on school readiness and future success. care, and transportation. In our community, 14% of families are surviving on incomes below the federal level individuals gain and maintain financial stability. to out‐of‐school programs. This year, Out 2 Learn funded 36 projects to help remove barriers, including Caring Champions – In addition to championing their own company campaigns, Caring Champions Project Blueprint – United Way Project Blueprint trains tomorrow's nonprofit boardleadership, ensuring that with ConocoPhillips, we launched a series of animated math problems that air during PBS Kids programs, reaching 7 million views this year. past year, we partnered with ALAR Institute, Children’s Museum Houston, Houston Area Urban League, and Women’s Initiative – 680 women strong, United Way Women's Initiative members are professionals, Way’s work during the 2021‐2022 campaign. Focus on equity – United Way is focused on increasing equity so we can begin to make headway against Children & Youth – 204,000 young people got help building a foundation for future success last year. Good Stewardship – United Way of Greater Houston operates efficiently, effectively, and with a commitment Mission United – a program anchored by our 211 Texas/United Way HELPLINE that helps veterans and Boosting digital access ‐ COVID‐ 19 brought the digital divide to the forefront, and many THRIVE clients United Way THRIVE – Launched in 2008, THRIVE helps families achieve financial stability through three 28,000 – people were connected with food assistance through 211 Texas/United Way HELPLINE. with ESL classes, STEM and reading support, nutritional needs, and other resources. racism and underrepresentation. All of our investments in services and agencies are evaluated on how they Greater Houston. The time they have so generously given is valued at $515,000 – but to United Way and agency computer labs, create lending libraries, and update wi‐fi and hotspots for individuals and families confidential social services helpline operated by United Way of Greater Houston, 24/7/365. with ConocoPhillips, continues to help students build algebra skills outside of the classroom. In partnership Bright Beginnings – United Way Bright Beginnings, founded in partnership with ExxonMobil, is an innovative Centers ‐ four centers that operate in neighboring communities to increase the access and availability of afford the basic necessities of life. And our community deserves better. We unite donors, volunteers and early education program designed to help children from lower‐income families achieve social, emotional, professional development opportunities. WI members make personal gifts of $2,500 or more annually and Escape from violence – United Way invests in immediate, short‐ term services focused on safety for those year, United Way supported mentoring programs for 15,900 young people. Mentoring – Through early childhood education, out of school enrichment, mentors and other academic physical and cognitive milestones and enter school ready to succeed. Bright Beginnings’ hands‐ on curriculum rides to veterans and to people with specific health care, employment, and disaster relief needs. As part Project Undercover – An annual socks and underwear drive that engaged 30 companies to collectand Seniors – 30,000 seniors got help to remain independent and healthy last year. school. This past year 33 United Way Bright Beginnings Centers provided 1,043 children with quality early gain and maintain employment and to access and participate in educational trainings and programs. United succeed in school, to help our neighbors get through tough times and to help our community become more
(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.
Read Across America ‐ After a year of virtual volunteerism, we were thrilled to be back in schools for
transportation, food assistance.
Houston, and the Harris County Department of Education’s CASE for Kids, improves the quality of and access
Scholarship, brought inspiring women and men together to raise $124,000 to provide child care
community volunteers, and business leaders who inspire those around them to reach out with full and
prosperous. Individuals aged 30 and under are invited to come try out United Way LINC any time. We hope
helped on the pathway to financial stability.
beyond high school.
needed support related to digital access and digital literacy. Clients needed digital tools and knowledge to
Basic needs –includes rent/mortgage assistance, utility assistance, access to technology, shelter,
Rebuilding Lives – 774,000 people got help rebuilding their lives after crises last year.
employment coaching, financial coaching, safe and affordable financial products, to help families and
Nonprofit Connection –United Way Nonprofit Connection provides the knowledge and skills that nonprofits
LINC – (Lead. Impact. Network. Change) LINC harnesses the power of those age 30 and under to help kids
of reading with 1,134 students at four elementary school campuses. Each student received a brand new
United Way M.A.T.H. in a Flash – United Way M.A.T.H. (Mastering Algebra Together Houston), a partnership
programming. These projects touched the lives of 142,588.
key strategies: increasing income, building savings and acquiring assets. Last year 53,575 families were
serve as the community’s front door for help and hope through our 211 Texas/United Way HELPLINE.
sponsor campaign activities throughout the year.
and child‐centered approach make a measurable difference in preparing children to start and succeed in
donate 40,000 pairs of socks and underwear to 4,000 students last year.
Greater Houston's nonprofit sector reflects the rich diversity of our community.
Ride United Partnership with Lyft ‐ For several years, United Way has partnered with Lyft to provide free
Helping families and neighbors –United Way helps families and neighbors by creating opportunities for
free rides to help them access these much‐needed services since 2019.
incorporate diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging into policies, practices, and service delivery.
HELPLINE.
contributed $4.8 million this year.
Parent and Family Engagement ‐ Parents and family members play an important role in kids’ success, so this
Disaster Recovery – United Way convenes and leads long‐term recovery efforts when our community faces
active‐duty military members, and their familieswith employment assistance, food, housing, health care,
coordinates programs to make it easy for clients to engage across services as needed.
book to help build their home library.
Women Who Rock – a signature Montgomery County event that supports the Women Who Rock
people engaged, learning and safe during the summer months.
you’ll love it and decide to join our ranks by making a gift of $250 or more to United Way.
health and human services in the Bay Area, Fort Bend, Montgomery, and Waller counties.
connections to programs and services, and support clients as they move through their journey to stability.
Navigators ‐ play a key role in the Integrated Client Journey. They work one‐on‐one with individuals and
100 years – United Way of Greater Houston is celebrating 100 years of service to our community.
fleeing domestic violence or human trafficking, or for vulnerable populations, like refugees.
Financial Stability – United Way of Greater Houston provides programs including vocational training,
trained volunteers, and ensured by good stewardship.
scholarships and other support to young parents who are committed to continuing their education
care programs, like primary care, dental care, individual and family counseling, and substance abuse recovery,
language, technology, and cost barriers, that stop youth and families from participating in out‐of‐school
44,033 – in 2021, 44,033 people were connected with housing or shelter through 211 Texas/United Way
financial services, and legal assistance.
giving hearts. Throughout the year, Women’s Initiative members enjoy educational, networking and
and another 33% of individuals are experiencing ALICE – they are employed but struggling to afford the
Young Leaders – 1,500 United Way Young Leaders contributed more than $2.78 million to support United
211 Texas/United Way HELPLINE – in 2021, 211 connected 1.1 million people with help and hope. A free,
the 2021 Winter Storm.
Volunteers –This past year, more than 6,400 volunteers contributed 18,000 hours to United Way of
Family & Neighborhoods – 614,000 families got help becoming self‐sufficient and strong last year.
callers with COVID‐19 related information and resources, connected 19,000 callers with assistance related to
support, we are helping prepare the next generation to lead our families, businesses, and communities. Last
ALICE – an acronym which stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, and represents those
the people we serve, it is truly priceless!
Building Savings ‐ involves developing better financial habits through financial education and coaching,
Read Across America 2022! 45 in‐person volunteers and 16 virtual volunteers read to and shared a love
lives last year.
basic needs assistance.
who are struggling to get by and are unable to afford the basic necessities of housing, food, child care, health
Early childhood – United Way of Greater Houston provides youth development programs including early
help people become or remain able to fully engage in their careers, families, and lives.
quality early childhood education. This past summer 14 grant‐funded projects kept nearly 1,500 young
18,726 – veterans/active military/members were connected with tailored services through 211 Texas/United
St. James to support 8,833 students and family members in Aldine, Alief, Houston, and Spring Branch ISDs
Youth Success – This past year, 33 United Way Bright Beginnings Centers provided 1,043 children with
Way THRIVE provided $320,000 to seven partner agencies to help expand digital coaching, upgrade partner
necessities.
and board development, as well as interagency meetings.
Tax Returns – Through the THRIVE program, 30,593 tax returns were completed with more than $46.1
people to prosper through financial stability, early childhood education, health care, disaster recovery and
Integrated client journey – our approach empowers families to create their own plan based on their goals and
reducing debt, and starting a savings plan through United Way THRIVE.
Out 2 Learn – a partnership between United Way of Greater Houston, Houston Endowment, the City of
community partners around a focused plan to remove barriers on the path to financial stability. We also
of the program, our 211 Texas/United Way HELPLINE has connected 4,500 people in our community with
need to achieve their mission and exceed their potential by offering workshops, computer classes, leadership
Way HELPLINE.
Connecting people with possibility ‐ Too many households in Greater Houston don’t earn enough to
childhood education, quality child care, out‐of‐school programs, and parent engagement. Quality early
families to determine their goals and build an individualized pathway to achieving those goals, make
to transparency and measurable results. Our community investments are backed by research, made by
Improved 2 million lives – United Way connected 2 million of our neighbors with services to improve their
million in refunds returned to families and our local economy last year.
Health care ‐ More than 189,600 people received health care support last year. Physical and behavioral health
disaster like Hurricane Harvey and COVID‐19. In 2021 the 211 Texas/United Way HELPLINE connected 131,000
childhood education.
childhood education has a profound impact on school readiness and future success.
care, and transportation. In our community, 14% of families are surviving on incomes below the federal level
individuals gain and maintain financial stability.
to out‐of‐school programs. This year, Out 2 Learn funded 36 projects to help remove barriers, including
Caring Champions – In addition to championing their own company campaigns, Caring Champions
Project Blueprint – United Way Project Blueprint trains tomorrow's nonprofit boardleadership, ensuring that
with ConocoPhillips, we launched a series of animated math problems that air during PBS Kids programs,
reaching 7 million views this year.
past year, we partnered with ALAR Institute, Children’s Museum Houston, Houston Area Urban League, and
Women’s Initiative – 680 women strong, United Way Women's Initiative members are professionals,
Way’s work during the 2021‐2022 campaign.
Focus on equity – United Way is focused on increasing equity so we can begin to make headway against
Children & Youth – 204,000 young people got help building a foundation for future success last year.
Good Stewardship – United Way of Greater Houston operates efficiently, effectively, and with a commitment
Mission United – a program anchored by our 211 Texas/United Way HELPLINE that helps veterans and
Boosting digital access ‐ COVID‐19 brought the digital divide to the forefront, and many THRIVE clients
United Way THRIVE – Launched in 2008, THRIVE helps families achieve financial stability through three
28,000 – people were connected with food assistance through 211 Texas/United Way HELPLINE.
with ESL classes, STEM and reading support, nutritional needs, and other resources.
racism and underrepresentation. All of our investments in services and agencies are evaluated on how they
Greater Houston. The time they have so generously given is valued at $515,000 – but to United Way and
agency computer labs, create lending libraries, and update wi‐fi and hotspots for individuals and families
confidential social services helpline operated by United Way of Greater Houston, 24/7/365.
with ConocoPhillips, continues to help students build algebra skills outside of the classroom. In partnership
Bright Beginnings – United Way Bright Beginnings, founded in partnership with ExxonMobil, is an innovative
Centers ‐ four centers that operate in neighboring communities to increase the access and availability of
afford the basic necessities of life. And our community deserves better. We unite donors, volunteers and
early education program designed to help children from lower‐income families achieve social, emotional,
professional development opportunities. WI members make personal gifts of $2,500 or more annually and
Escape from violence – United Way invests in immediate, short‐term services focused on safety for those
year, United Way supported mentoring programs for 15,900 young people.
Mentoring – Through early childhood education, out of school enrichment, mentors and other academic
physical and cognitive milestones and enter school ready to succeed. Bright Beginnings’ hands‐on curriculum
rides to veterans and to people with specific health care, employment, and disaster relief needs. As part
Project Undercover – An annual socks and underwear drive that engaged 30 companies to collectand
Seniors – 30,000 seniors got help to remain independent and healthy last year.
school. This past year 33 United Way Bright Beginnings Centers provided 1,043 children with quality early
gain and maintain employment and to access and participate in educational trainings and programs. United
succeed in school, to help our neighbors get through tough times and to help our community become more