reaching7 millionviews thisyear. GoodStewardship –United Way ofGreater Houstonoperates efficiently,effectively, and witha commitment Helping familiesand neighbors –United Way helpsfamilies andneighbors bycreatingopportunities for DisasterRecovery – UnitedWay convenesand leads long‐term recoveryefforts when ourcommunity facesgiving hearts.Throughout theyear, Women’sInitiative membersenjoy educational,networking andneed to achievetheir mission andexceed theirpotential by offeringworkshops,computer classes,leadershipkey strategies:increasing income,building savingsand acquiringassets. Last year53,575 familieswere RebuildingLives – 774,000people got helprebuilding theirlives aftercrises last year.help peoplebecome or remainable to fullyengage in theircareers, families,and lives.million inrefundsreturned tofamilies and ourlocal economylast year.care, andtransportation. Inour community,14% of familiesare surviving onincomes below thefederal level Boosting digitalaccess ‐ COVID‐19 brought thedigital divide to theforefront, andmany THRIVEclients FinancialStability – UnitedWay of GreaterHouston providesprogramsincludingvocational training,of the program,our 211Texas/United WayHELPLINE hasconnected 4,500people in ourcommunity withto transparencyand measurableresults. Ourcommunityinvestments arebacked byresearch, made bypeople to prosperthrough financialstability, earlychildhoodeducation, healthcare, disasterrecovery andWay THRIVEprovided $320,000to seven partneragencies to helpexpand digitalcoaching, upgradepartner Building Savings‐ involvesdeveloping betterfinancial habitsthrough financialeducation andcoaching,communitypartners around afocused plan toremove barriers onthe path tofinancial stability.We also Early childhood– United Way ofGreater Houstonprovides youthdevelopmentprogramsincluding early Health care ‐More than 189,600people receivedhealth caresupport last year.Physical andbehavioral healthagency computerlabs, createlending libraries,and update wi‐fiand hotspots forindividuals andfamiliesyear, UnitedWay supportedmentoringprograms for15,900 youngpeople.the 2021WinterStorm.afford the basicnecessities of life.And ourcommunitydeserves better.We unite donors,volunteers and ALICE – anacronym whichstands for AssetLimited, IncomeConstrained,Employed, andrepresents those Navigators ‐play a key role inthe IntegratedClient Journey.They work one‐on‐one withindividuals andconfidential socialservices helplineoperated byUnited Way ofGreater Houston,24/7/365. Seniors –30,000 seniorsgot help toremainindependent andhealthy last year.succeed in school,to help ourneighbors getthrough toughtimes and to helpour communitybecome morechildhoodeducation. Youth Success– This past year,33 United WayBright BeginningsCenters provided1,043 children withdonate 40,000pairs of socksand underwearto 4,000students lastyear.withConocoPhillips,we launched aseries of animatedmath problemsthat air during PBSKids programs,active‐duty militarymembers, andtheir familieswithemploymentassistance, food,housing, healthcare,basicneedsassistance.health andhuman servicesin the Bay Area,Fort Bend,Montgomery, andWaller counties. Connectingpeople withpossibility ‐ Toomany householdsin GreaterHouston don’tearn enough to CaringChampions – Inaddition tochampioning theirown companycampaigns, CaringChampionsscholarships andother support toyoung parentswho arecommitted tocontinuing theireducation Volunteers –This past year,more than 6,400volunteerscontributed 18,000hours to UnitedWay ofof reading with1,134 students atfour elementaryschool campuses.Each studentreceived a brandnewfinancialservices,and legalassistance.language,technology, andcost barriers, thatstop youth andfamilies fromparticipating inout‐of‐school Women’sInitiative – 680women strong,United WayWomen's Initiativemembers areprofessionals,rides to veteransand to people withspecific healthcare, employment,and disaster reliefneeds. As partGreater Houston.The time theyhave sogenerously givenis valued at$515,000 – but toUnited Way andwith ConocoPhillips,continues to helpstudents buildalgebra skillsoutside of theclassroom. InpartnershipWay’s workduring the2021‐2022campaign. Tax Returns –Through theTHRIVE program,30,593 tax returnswere completedwith more than$46.1WayHELPLINE. Young Leaders– 1,500 UnitedWay YoungLeaderscontributed morethan $2.78 millionto support Unitedsupport, we arehelping preparethe nextgeneration to leadour families,businesses, andcommunities. Lastand boarddevelopment,as well asinteragencymeetings.sponsorcampaignactivitiesthroughoutthe year. Family &Neighborhoods –614,000 familiesgot help becomingself‐sufficient andstrong last year.physical andcognitivemilestones andenter school readyto succeed. BrightBeginnings’ hands‐on curriculumschool. This pastyear 33 UnitedWay BrightBeginningsCenters provided1,043 children withquality early Basic needs –includesrent/mortgageassistance, utilityassistance, accessto technology,shelter,HELPLINE.gain and maintainemployment andto access andparticipate ineducationaltrainings andprograms. Unitedprosperous.Individuals aged30 and under areinvited to come tryout United WayLINC any time. Wehope Mission United –a programanchored by our211 Texas/UnitedWay HELPLINEthat helpsveterans and Ride UnitedPartnership withLyft ‐ For severalyears, United Wayhas partnered withLyft to provide free Escape fromviolence – UnitedWay invests inimmediate, short‐term servicesfocused on safetyfor thosefamilies todetermine theirgoals and build anindividualizedpathway toachieving thosegoals, make ProjectUndercover – Anannual socks andunderwear drivethat engaged 30companies tocollectand NonprofitConnection –UnitedWay NonprofitConnectionprovides theknowledge andskills that nonprofits Children &Youth – 204,000young people gothelp building afoundation forfuture success lastyear. Centers ‐ fourcenters that operatein neighboringcommunities toincrease the accessand availability ofneeded supportrelated to digitalaccess and digitalliteracy. Clientsneeded digitaltools andknowledge todisaster likeHurricane Harveyand COVID‐19. In2021 the 211Texas/United WayHELPLINEconnected 131,000employmentcoaching, financialcoaching, safe andaffordable financialproducts, to helpfamilies andnecessities.childhoodeducation has aprofound impacton schoolreadiness andfuture success.childhoodeducation, qualitychild care, out‐of‐school programs,and parentengagement.Quality earlyand another 33%of individuals areexperiencingALICE – they areemployed butstruggling to affordthebeyondhighschool. Project Blueprint– United WayProject Blueprinttrains tomorrow'snonprofitboardleadership,ensuring that United WayTHRIVE –Launched in 2008,THRIVE helpsfamilies achievefinancial stabilitythrough threeHouston, and theHarris CountyDepartment ofEducation’s CASEfor Kids, improvesthe quality of andaccessto out‐of‐schoolprograms. Thisyear, Out 2 Learnfunded 36 projectsto help removebarriers, including100 years –United Way ofGreater Houstonis celebrating 100years of serviceto our community.reducing debt,and starting asavings planthrough UnitedWay THRIVE.past year, wepartnered withALAR Institute,Children’s MuseumHouston, HoustonArea Urban League,and Read AcrossAmerica ‐ After ayear of virtualvolunteerism, wewere thrilled to beback in schools forScholarship,brought inspiringwomen and mentogether to raise$124,000 toprovide child careliveslastyear.programming.These projectstouched thelives of142,588.you’ll love itand decide tojoin our ranksby making a giftof $250 or moreto United Way. Women WhoRock – a signatureMontgomeryCounty event thatsupports theWomen Who Rockearly educationprogram designedto help childrenfrom lower‐incomefamilies achievesocial, emotional,serve as thecommunity’s frontdoor for help andhope through our211 Texas/UnitedWay HELPLINE.the peoplewe serve,it is trulypriceless!callers with COVID‐19 relatedinformation andresources, connected19,000 callers withassistance related towho are strugglingto get by and areunable to affordthe basicnecessities ofhousing, food,child care, health Parent andFamily Engagement‐ Parents and familymembers play animportant role inkids’ success, sothisbook tohelp buildtheir homelibrary.incorporatediversity, equity,inclusion, andbelonging intopolicies, practices,and servicedelivery.Read AcrossAmerica 2022! 45in‐personvolunteers and 16virtual volunteersread to and shareda lovequality earlychildhoodeducation. This pastsummer 14 grant‐funded projectskept nearly 1,500youngSt. James tosupport 8,833students and familymembers in Aldine,Alief, Houston, andSpring Branch ISDsconnections toprograms andservices, andsupport clients asthey move throughtheir journey tostability.care programs,like primary care,dental care,individual andfamily counseling,and substanceabuse recovery, Focus on equity– United Way isfocused onincreasing equityso we can begin tomake headwayagainst LINC – (Lead.Impact. Network.Change) LINCharnesses thepower of thoseage 30 and underto help kidstrainedvolunteers,and ensuredby goodstewardship. 44,033 – in2021, 44,033people wereconnected withhousing or shelterthrough 211Texas/United Way Out 2 Learn – apartnershipbetween UnitedWay of GreaterHouston, HoustonEndowment, theCity of Improved 2million lives –United Wayconnected 2 millionof our neighborswith services toimprove their Integrated clientjourney – ourapproachempowers familiesto create their ownplan based ontheir goals andfree rides tohelp themaccess thesemuch‐neededservices since2019. Mentoring –Through earlychildhoodeducation, out ofschool enrichment,mentors and otheracademictransportation,foodassistance. 18,726 –veterans/activemilitary/memberswere connectedwith tailoredservices through211 Texas/Unitedfleeing domesticviolence orhuman trafficking,or for vulnerablepopulations, likerefugees.individualsgain andmaintainfinancialstability. Bright Beginnings– United Way BrightBeginnings,founded inpartnership withExxonMobil, is aninnovativeand child‐centeredapproach make ameasurabledifference inpreparing childrento start andsucceed inracism andunderrepresentation.All of our investmentsin services andagencies areevaluated on howtheyhelped onthe pathwayto financialstability. 28,000 – peoplewere connectedwith foodassistance through211 Texas/UnitedWay HELPLINE.coordinatesprograms tomake it easy forclients to engageacross servicesas needed.professionaldevelopmentopportunities. WImembers makepersonal gifts of$2,500 or moreannually andwith ESL classes,STEM andreading support,nutritional needs,and otherresources. 211 Texas/UnitedWay HELPLINE – in2021, 211connected 1.1million people withhelp and hope. Afree,GreaterHouston'snonprofit sectorreflects the richdiversity of ourcommunity.peopleengaged,learning andsafe during thesummermonths. United WayM.A.T.H. in a Flash– United WayM.A.T.H. (MasteringAlgebra TogetherHouston), apartnershipcommunityvolunteers, andbusiness leaderswho inspire thosearound them toreach out with fullandcontributed$4.8million thisyear.reaching7 millionviews thisyear. GoodStewardship –United Way ofGreater Houstonoperates efficiently,effectively, and witha commitment Helping familiesand neighbors –United Way helpsfamilies andneighbors bycreatingopportunities for DisasterRecovery – UnitedWay convenesand leads long‐term recoveryefforts when ourcommunity facesgiving hearts.Throughout theyear, Women’sInitiative membersenjoy educational,networking andneed to achievetheir mission andexceed theirpotential by offeringworkshops,computer classes,leadershipkey strategies:increasing income,building savingsand acquiringassets. Last year53,575 familieswere RebuildingLives – 774,000people got helprebuilding theirlives aftercrises last year.help peoplebecome or remainable to fullyengage in theircareers, families,and lives.million inrefundsreturned tofamilies and ourlocal economylast year.care, andtransportation. Inour community,14% of familiesare surviving onincomes below thefederal level Boosting digitalaccess ‐ COVID‐19 brought thedigital divide to theforefront, andmany THRIVEclients FinancialStability – UnitedWay of GreaterHouston providesprogramsincludingvocational training,of the program,our 211Texas/United WayHELPLINE hasconnected 4,500people in ourcommunity withto transparencyand measurableresults. Ourcommunityinvestments arebacked byresearch, made bypeople to prosperthrough financialstability, earlychildhoodeducation, healthcare, disasterrecovery andWay THRIVEprovided $320,000to seven partneragencies to helpexpand digitalcoaching, upgradepartner Building Savings‐ involvesdeveloping betterfinancial habitsthrough financialeducation andcoaching,communitypartners around afocused plan toremove barriers onthe path tofinancial stability.We also Early childhood– United Way ofGreater Houstonprovides youthdevelopmentprogramsincluding early Health care ‐More than 189,600people receivedhealth caresupport last year.Physical andbehavioral healthagency computerlabs, createlending libraries,and update wi‐fiand hotspots forindividuals andfamiliesyear, UnitedWay supportedmentoringprograms for15,900 youngpeople.the 2021WinterStorm.afford the basicnecessities of life.And ourcommunitydeserves better.We unite donors,volunteers and ALICE – anacronym whichstands for AssetLimited, IncomeConstrained,Employed, andrepresents those Navigators ‐play a key role inthe IntegratedClient Journey.They work one‐on‐one withindividuals andconfidential socialservices helplineoperated byUnited Way ofGreater Houston,24/7/365. Seniors –30,000 seniorsgot help toremainindependent andhealthy last year.succeed in school,to help ourneighbors getthrough toughtimes and to helpour communitybecome morechildhoodeducation. Youth Success– This past year,33 United WayBright BeginningsCenters provided1,043 children withdonate 40,000pairs of socksand underwearto 4,000students lastyear.withConocoPhillips,we launched aseries of animatedmath problemsthat air during PBSKids programs,active‐duty militarymembers, andtheir familieswithemploymentassistance, food,housing, healthcare,basicneedsassistance.health andhuman servicesin the Bay Area,Fort Bend,Montgomery, andWaller counties. Connectingpeople withpossibility ‐ Toomany householdsin GreaterHouston don’tearn enough to CaringChampions – Inaddition tochampioning theirown companycampaigns, CaringChampionsscholarships andother support toyoung parentswho arecommitted tocontinuing theireducation Volunteers –This past year,more than 6,400volunteerscontributed 18,000hours to UnitedWay ofof reading with1,134 students atfour elementaryschool campuses.Each studentreceived a brandnewfinancialservices,and legalassistance.language,technology, andcost barriers, thatstop youth andfamilies fromparticipating inout‐of‐school Women’sInitiative – 680women strong,United WayWomen's Initiativemembers areprofessionals,rides to veteransand to people withspecific healthcare, employment,and disaster reliefneeds. As partGreater Houston.The time theyhave sogenerously givenis valued at$515,000 – but toUnited Way andwith ConocoPhillips,continues to helpstudents buildalgebra skillsoutside of theclassroom. InpartnershipWay’s workduring the2021‐2022campaign. Tax Returns –Through theTHRIVE program,30,593 tax returnswere completedwith more than$46.1WayHELPLINE. Young Leaders– 1,500 UnitedWay YoungLeaderscontributed morethan $2.78 millionto support Unitedsupport, we arehelping preparethe nextgeneration to leadour families,businesses, andcommunities. Lastand boarddevelopment,as well asinteragencymeetings.sponsorcampaignactivitiesthroughoutthe year. Family &Neighborhoods –614,000 familiesgot help becomingself‐sufficient andstrong last year.physical andcognitivemilestones andenter school readyto succeed. BrightBeginnings’ hands‐on curriculumschool. This pastyear 33 UnitedWay BrightBeginningsCenters provided1,043 children withquality early Basic needs –includesrent/mortgageassistance, utilityassistance, accessto technology,shelter,HELPLINE.gain and maintainemployment andto access andparticipate ineducationaltrainings andprograms. Unitedprosperous.Individuals aged30 and under areinvited to come tryout United WayLINC any time. Wehope Mission United –a programanchored by our211 Texas/UnitedWay HELPLINEthat helpsveterans and Ride UnitedPartnership withLyft ‐ For severalyears, United Wayhas partnered withLyft to provide free Escape fromviolence – UnitedWay invests inimmediate, short‐term servicesfocused on safetyfor thosefamilies todetermine theirgoals and build anindividualizedpathway toachieving thosegoals, make ProjectUndercover – Anannual socks andunderwear drivethat engaged 30companies tocollectand NonprofitConnection –UnitedWay NonprofitConnectionprovides theknowledge andskills that nonprofits Children &Youth – 204,000young people gothelp building afoundation forfuture success lastyear. Centers ‐ fourcenters that operatein neighboringcommunities toincrease the accessand availability ofneeded supportrelated to digitalaccess and digitalliteracy. Clientsneeded digitaltools andknowledge todisaster likeHurricane Harveyand COVID‐19. In2021 the 211Texas/United WayHELPLINEconnected 131,000employmentcoaching, financialcoaching, safe andaffordable financialproducts, to helpfamilies andnecessities.childhoodeducation has aprofound impacton schoolreadiness andfuture success.childhoodeducation, qualitychild care, out‐of‐school programs,and parentengagement.Quality earlyand another 33%of individuals areexperiencingALICE – they areemployed butstruggling to affordthebeyondhighschool. Project Blueprint– United WayProject Blueprinttrains tomorrow'snonprofitboardleadership,ensuring that United WayTHRIVE –Launched in 2008,THRIVE helpsfamilies achievefinancial stabilitythrough threeHouston, and theHarris CountyDepartment ofEducation’s CASEfor Kids, improvesthe quality of andaccessto out‐of‐schoolprograms. Thisyear, Out 2 Learnfunded 36 projectsto help removebarriers, including100 years –United Way ofGreater Houstonis celebrating 100years of serviceto our community.reducing debt,and starting asavings planthrough UnitedWay THRIVE.past year, wepartnered withALAR Institute,Children’s MuseumHouston, HoustonArea Urban League,and Read AcrossAmerica ‐ After ayear of virtualvolunteerism, wewere thrilled to beback in schools forScholarship,brought inspiringwomen and mentogether to raise$124,000 toprovide child careliveslastyear.programming.These projectstouched thelives of142,588.you’ll love itand decide tojoin our ranksby making a giftof $250 or moreto United Way. Women WhoRock – a signatureMontgomeryCounty event thatsupports theWomen Who Rockearly educationprogram designedto help childrenfrom lower‐incomefamilies achievesocial, emotional,serve as thecommunity’s frontdoor for help andhope through our211 Texas/UnitedWay HELPLINE.the peoplewe serve,it is trulypriceless!callers with COVID‐19 relatedinformation andresources, connected19,000 callers withassistance related towho are strugglingto get by and areunable to affordthe basicnecessities ofhousing, food,child care, health Parent andFamily Engagement‐ Parents and familymembers play animportant role inkids’ success, sothisbook tohelp buildtheir homelibrary.incorporatediversity, equity,inclusion, andbelonging intopolicies, practices,and servicedelivery.Read AcrossAmerica 2022! 45in‐personvolunteers and 16virtual volunteersread to and shareda lovequality earlychildhoodeducation. This pastsummer 14 grant‐funded projectskept nearly 1,500youngSt. James tosupport 8,833students and familymembers in Aldine,Alief, Houston, andSpring Branch ISDsconnections toprograms andservices, andsupport clients asthey move throughtheir journey tostability.care programs,like primary care,dental care,individual andfamily counseling,and substanceabuse recovery, Focus on equity– United Way isfocused onincreasing equityso we can begin tomake headwayagainst LINC – (Lead.Impact. Network.Change) LINCharnesses thepower of thoseage 30 and underto help kidstrainedvolunteers,and ensuredby goodstewardship. 44,033 – in2021, 44,033people wereconnected withhousing or shelterthrough 211Texas/United Way Out 2 Learn – apartnershipbetween UnitedWay of GreaterHouston, HoustonEndowment, theCity of Improved 2million lives –United Wayconnected 2 millionof our neighborswith services toimprove their Integrated clientjourney – ourapproachempowers familiesto create their ownplan based ontheir goals andfree rides tohelp themaccess thesemuch‐neededservices since2019. Mentoring –Through earlychildhoodeducation, out ofschool enrichment,mentors and otheracademictransportation,foodassistance. 18,726 –veterans/activemilitary/memberswere connectedwith tailoredservices through211 Texas/Unitedfleeing domesticviolence orhuman trafficking,or for vulnerablepopulations, likerefugees.individualsgain andmaintainfinancialstability. Bright Beginnings– United Way BrightBeginnings,founded inpartnership withExxonMobil, is aninnovativeand child‐centeredapproach make ameasurabledifference inpreparing childrento start andsucceed inracism andunderrepresentation.All of our investmentsin services andagencies areevaluated on howtheyhelped onthe pathwayto financialstability. 28,000 – peoplewere connectedwith foodassistance through211 Texas/UnitedWay HELPLINE.coordinatesprograms tomake it easy forclients to engageacross servicesas needed.professionaldevelopmentopportunities. WImembers makepersonal gifts of$2,500 or moreannually andwith ESL classes,STEM andreading support,nutritional needs,and otherresources. 211 Texas/UnitedWay HELPLINE – in2021, 211connected 1.1million people withhelp and hope. Afree,GreaterHouston'snonprofit sectorreflects the richdiversity of ourcommunity.peopleengaged,learning andsafe during thesummermonths. United WayM.A.T.H. in a Flash– United WayM.A.T.H. (MasteringAlgebra TogetherHouston), apartnershipcommunityvolunteers, andbusiness leaderswho inspire thosearound them toreach out with fullandcontributed$4.8million thisyear.

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  1. reaching 7 million views this year.
  2.  Good Stewardship – United Way of Greater Houston operates efficiently, effectively, and with a commitment
  3.  Helping families and neighbors –United Way helps families and neighbors by creating opportunities for
  4.  Disaster Recovery – United Way convenes and leads long‐term recovery efforts when our community faces
  5. giving hearts. Throughout the year, Women’s Initiative members enjoy educational, networking and
  6. need to achieve their mission and exceed their potential by offering workshops, computer classes, leadership
  7. key strategies: increasing income, building savings and acquiring assets. Last year 53,575 families were
  8.  Rebuilding Lives – 774,000 people got help rebuilding their lives after crises last year.
  9. help people become or remain able to fully engage in their careers, families, and lives.
  10. million in refunds returned to families and our local economy last year.
  11. care, and transportation. In our community, 14% of families are surviving on incomes below the federal level
  12.  Boosting digital access ‐ COVID‐19 brought the digital divide to the forefront, and many THRIVE clients
  13.  Financial Stability – United Way of Greater Houston provides programs including vocational training,
  14. of the program, our 211 Texas/United Way HELPLINE has connected 4,500 people in our community with
  15. to transparency and measurable results. Our community investments are backed by research, made by
  16. people to prosper through financial stability, early childhood education, health care, disaster recovery and
  17. Way THRIVE provided $320,000 to seven partner agencies to help expand digital coaching, upgrade partner
  18.  Building Savings ‐ involves developing better financial habits through financial education and coaching,
  19. community partners around a focused plan to remove barriers on the path to financial stability. We also
  20.  Early childhood – United Way of Greater Houston provides youth development programs including early
  21.  Health care ‐ More than 189,600 people received health care support last year. Physical and behavioral health
  22. agency computer labs, create lending libraries, and update wi‐fi and hotspots for individuals and families
  23. year, United Way supported mentoring programs for 15,900 young people.
  24. the 2021 Winter Storm.
  25. afford the basic necessities of life. And our community deserves better. We unite donors, volunteers and
  26.  ALICE – an acronym which stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, and represents those
  27.  Navigators ‐ play a key role in the Integrated Client Journey. They work one‐on‐one with individuals and
  28. confidential social services helpline operated by United Way of Greater Houston, 24/7/365.
  29.  Seniors – 30,000 seniors got help to remain independent and healthy last year.
  30. succeed in school, to help our neighbors get through tough times and to help our community become more
  31. childhood education.
  32.  Youth Success – This past year, 33 United Way Bright Beginnings Centers provided 1,043 children with
  33. donate 40,000 pairs of socks and underwear to 4,000 students last year.
  34. with ConocoPhillips, we launched a series of animated math problems that air during PBS Kids programs,
  35. active‐duty military members, and their familieswith employment assistance, food, housing, health care,
  36. basic needs assistance.
  37. health and human services in the Bay Area, Fort Bend, Montgomery, and Waller counties.
  38.  Connecting people with possibility ‐ Too many households in Greater Houston don’t earn enough to
  39.  Caring Champions – In addition to championing their own company campaigns, Caring Champions
  40. scholarships and other support to young parents who are committed to continuing their education
  41.  Volunteers –This past year, more than 6,400 volunteers contributed 18,000 hours to United Way of
  42. of reading with 1,134 students at four elementary school campuses. Each student received a brand new
  43. financial services, and legal assistance.
  44. language, technology, and cost barriers, that stop youth and families from participating in out‐of‐school
  45.  Women’s Initiative – 680 women strong, United Way Women's Initiative members are professionals,
  46. rides to veterans and to people with specific health care, employment, and disaster relief needs. As part
  47. Greater Houston. The time they have so generously given is valued at $515,000 – but to United Way and
  48. with ConocoPhillips, continues to help students build algebra skills outside of the classroom. In partnership
  49. Way’s work during the 2021‐2022 campaign.
  50.  Tax Returns – Through the THRIVE program, 30,593 tax returns were completed with more than $46.1
  51. Way HELPLINE.
  52.  Young Leaders – 1,500 United Way Young Leaders contributed more than $2.78 million to support United
  53. support, we are helping prepare the next generation to lead our families, businesses, and communities. Last
  54. and board development, as well as interagency meetings.
  55. sponsor campaign activities throughout the year.
  56.  Family & Neighborhoods – 614,000 families got help becoming self‐sufficient and strong last year.
  57. physical and cognitive milestones and enter school ready to succeed. Bright Beginnings’ hands‐on curriculum
  58. school. This past year 33 United Way Bright Beginnings Centers provided 1,043 children with quality early
  59.  Basic needs –includes rent/mortgage assistance, utility assistance, access to technology, shelter,
  60. HELPLINE.
  61. gain and maintain employment and to access and participate in educational trainings and programs. United
  62. prosperous. Individuals aged 30 and under are invited to come try out United Way LINC any time. We hope
  63.  Mission United – a program anchored by our 211 Texas/United Way HELPLINE that helps veterans and
  64.  Ride United Partnership with Lyft ‐ For several years, United Way has partnered with Lyft to provide free
  65.  Escape from violence – United Way invests in immediate, short‐term services focused on safety for those
  66. families to determine their goals and build an individualized pathway to achieving those goals, make
  67.  Project Undercover – An annual socks and underwear drive that engaged 30 companies to collectand
  68.  Nonprofit Connection –United Way Nonprofit Connection provides the knowledge and skills that nonprofits
  69.  Children & Youth – 204,000 young people got help building a foundation for future success last year.
  70.  Centers ‐ four centers that operate in neighboring communities to increase the access and availability of
  71. needed support related to digital access and digital literacy. Clients needed digital tools and knowledge to
  72. disaster like Hurricane Harvey and COVID‐19. In 2021 the 211 Texas/United Way HELPLINE connected 131,000
  73. employment coaching, financial coaching, safe and affordable financial products, to help families and
  74. necessities.
  75. childhood education has a profound impact on school readiness and future success.
  76. childhood education, quality child care, out‐of‐school programs, and parent engagement. Quality early
  77. and another 33% of individuals are experiencing ALICE – they are employed but struggling to afford the
  78. beyond high school.
  79.  Project Blueprint – United Way Project Blueprint trains tomorrow's nonprofit boardleadership, ensuring that
  80.  United Way THRIVE – Launched in 2008, THRIVE helps families achieve financial stability through three
  81. Houston, and the Harris County Department of Education’s CASE for Kids, improves the quality of and access
  82. to out‐of‐school programs. This year, Out 2 Learn funded 36 projects to help remove barriers, including
  83. 100 years – United Way of Greater Houston is celebrating 100 years of service to our community.
  84. reducing debt, and starting a savings plan through United Way THRIVE.
  85. past year, we partnered with ALAR Institute, Children’s Museum Houston, Houston Area Urban League, and
  86.  Read Across America ‐ After a year of virtual volunteerism, we were thrilled to be back in schools for
  87. Scholarship, brought inspiring women and men together to raise $124,000 to provide child care
  88. lives last year.
  89. programming. These projects touched the lives of 142,588.
  90. you’ll love it and decide to join our ranks by making a gift of $250 or more to United Way.
  91.  Women Who Rock – a signature Montgomery County event that supports the Women Who Rock
  92. early education program designed to help children from lower‐income families achieve social, emotional,
  93. serve as the community’s front door for help and hope through our 211 Texas/United Way HELPLINE.
  94. the people we serve, it is truly priceless!
  95. callers with COVID‐19 related information and resources, connected 19,000 callers with assistance related to
  96. who are struggling to get by and are unable to afford the basic necessities of housing, food, child care, health
  97.  Parent and Family Engagement ‐ Parents and family members play an important role in kids’ success, so this
  98. book to help build their home library.
  99. incorporate diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging into policies, practices, and service delivery.
  100. Read Across America 2022! 45 in‐person volunteers and 16 virtual volunteers read to and shared a love
  101. quality early childhood education. This past summer 14 grant‐funded projects kept nearly 1,500 young
  102. St. James to support 8,833 students and family members in Aldine, Alief, Houston, and Spring Branch ISDs
  103. connections to programs and services, and support clients as they move through their journey to stability.
  104. care programs, like primary care, dental care, individual and family counseling, and substance abuse recovery,
  105.  Focus on equity – United Way is focused on increasing equity so we can begin to make headway against
  106.  LINC – (Lead. Impact. Network. Change) LINC harnesses the power of those age 30 and under to help kids
  107. trained volunteers, and ensured by good stewardship.
  108.  44,033 – in 2021, 44,033 people were connected with housing or shelter through 211 Texas/United Way
  109.  Out 2 Learn – a partnership between United Way of Greater Houston, Houston Endowment, the City of
  110.  Improved 2 million lives – United Way connected 2 million of our neighbors with services to improve their
  111.  Integrated client journey – our approach empowers families to create their own plan based on their goals and
  112. free rides to help them access these much‐needed services since 2019.
  113.  Mentoring – Through early childhood education, out of school enrichment, mentors and other academic
  114. transportation, food assistance.
  115.  18,726 – veterans/active military/members were connected with tailored services through 211 Texas/United
  116. fleeing domestic violence or human trafficking, or for vulnerable populations, like refugees.
  117. individuals gain and maintain financial stability.
  118.  Bright Beginnings – United Way Bright Beginnings, founded in partnership with ExxonMobil, is an innovative
  119. and child‐centered approach make a measurable difference in preparing children to start and succeed in
  120. racism and underrepresentation. All of our investments in services and agencies are evaluated on how they
  121. helped on the pathway to financial stability.
  122.  28,000 – people were connected with food assistance through 211 Texas/United Way HELPLINE.
  123. coordinates programs to make it easy for clients to engage across services as needed.
  124. professional development opportunities. WI members make personal gifts of $2,500 or more annually and
  125. with ESL classes, STEM and reading support, nutritional needs, and other resources.
  126.  211 Texas/United Way HELPLINE – in 2021, 211 connected 1.1 million people with help and hope. A free,
  127. Greater Houston's nonprofit sector reflects the rich diversity of our community.
  128. people engaged, learning and safe during the summer months.
  129.  United Way M.A.T.H. in a Flash – United Way M.A.T.H. (Mastering Algebra Together Houston), a partnership
  130. community volunteers, and business leaders who inspire those around them to reach out with full and
  131. contributed $4.8 million this year.