Although Texoma Gives is usually a day focused on donating money and making a monetary impact, there are some non-monetary ways that you can support North Texas Area United Way and our mission.
Ask a friend to donate $10 on giving day (September 9, 2021)
Share what you admire about North Texas Area United Way and our Funded Partners
Texoma Gives is a 16-hour, online giving event organized by the Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation to grow philanthropy in Texoma and surrounding areas (24 county area in North Texas and Southern Oklahoma). Texoma Gives will kick off at 6 a.m. on September 9.
North Texas Area United Way currently funds 16 local nonprofits that serve Wichita County. Because of you, We can. The only reason we still exist is because of your support. We are asking that you will continue to support us on September 9, 2021 for Texoma Gives. A donation to North Texas Area United Way means an improved community in the areas of Education, Income and Health. Donating $10 could make a huge difference for the families and individuals we serve. Early giving begins August 26.
Donate here: https://www.texomagives.org/.../north-texas-area-united-way
Ambassadors will assist the North Texas Area United Way (NTAUW) in building long-lasting relationships with workplaces, organizations and individuals in Wichita County. Ambassadors will gain an understanding of needs in our community and United Way’s efforts to build a stronger and healthier community for all to thrive. In addition, Ambassadors will manage relationships with 2-3 companies/organizations and assist with planning and implementing successful workplace campaigns. In return, NTAUW provides the Ambassadors with a unique program designed to help them develop professional, public speaking and leadership skills.
NTAUW will support the Ambassadors and provide them with the knowledge and resources they need to be successful.
Nonprofits across the nation are seeing a decline in funding and due to COVID-19, many have had to lay off employees or cut hours. Through all of these challenges nonprofits are faced with, the demand for their services are increasing rapidly.
As apart of Texas United Ways 2021 Advocacy days, we decided to meet with Rep. James Frank via zoom to share some of the things that the nonprofit sector is experiencing. Change begins with small steps and we believe this small step will begin to make a difference in our community!
Asset Limited Income Constrained but Employed. ALICE workers educate our children, keep us healthy, and make our quality of life possible, yet do not earn enough to support their own families. ALICE workers can consist of teachers, first responders, childcare workers , police officers and fire fighters. The very ones that take care of us often times do not have enough to take care of themselves and their families.
Learn more about the ALICE study.
Texoma Gives is a 16-hour, online giving event used grow philanthropy in Texoma and surrounding areas.
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA), provides FREE tax prep for low to moderate income in Wichita Falls and the surrounding areas. This past tax season, we had over a $5 MILLION dollars in refunds and saved $856,447 in prep fees. This ALL went straight back into our community. This was accomplished by our amazing volunteers and lots of hard work.
We completed 3,392 tax returns, impacting over 5,000 individuals in our community. The average overall income was raised from $26,440 to $27,450. That is an average of $1,010 per client that walked through our doors. Please help the VITA program to continue this essential and inexpensive service to our community. Please join and support us as we continue to make an effort for lasting and sustainable change in our community!
https://www.texomagives.org/organizations/north-texas-area-united-way
Everyone knows about 9-1-1. But few people know about 211, the nationwide service for non-emergency life challenges. Right now as more people need help during this global crisis, they might not know where to turn. The answer is 211.
These three numbers can offer a lot of help. During this global crisis, 211 has responded to thousands of calls, texts and emails and provided help that people in our community need.
It’s all because when people contact 211 they get caring, expert help. The real people—trained 211 specialists—on the other end of the 24/7 hotline identify the root causes of a client’s problems and connect them to local resources such as:
Housing
Food
Medical and mental health care
Job training
Child care
Legal assistance
Addiction treatment
Disaster recovery
Transportation
Financial coaching
Disability resources
Veterans services
Volunteer opportunities
More
211, funded in part by North Texas Area United Way, fielded more than 11 million calls across the country in 2018, as well as almost 1 million texts, chats, and emails, plus another 13 million web searches. That adds up to tens of millions of lives changed through this vital national service.
If you need help, please reach out to 211.
Early screenings, home visits, quality child care, and access to books are just some of the ways we fight for kids in our communities!
If you are passionate about Childhood Success in our community and want to get involved with the United Way's efforts, please contact Matt Yell at 940.322.8638 ext. 18.
VISIT: https://www.unitedway.org/our-impact/stories/ar-childhood-success?utm_source=bambu&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=childhood%20success
North Texas Area United Way | 3401 B Armory Road Wichita Falls, TX. | 940-322-8638 | info@ntauw.org