Our Mission

United Way for Greater Austin brings our community together to break economic barriers and build opportunity for all.

Our Vision

A Central Texas where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Our Impact

Together with generous neighbors like you, we are building a brighter future for all Central Texans. Here are a few impact highlights from last year.
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local children and families connected to critical resources
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requests for help answered daily
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children under 6 from households with low income received access to early learning services

What We’re Up To

Closing the Gaps in Early Development

Closing the Gaps in Early Development

Pediatricians play a vital role in identifying developmental milestones, detecting delays, and ensuring children receive the support they need to thrive. Success By 6, Healthy Beginnings 2025 Progress Report The Healthy Beginnings workgroup, a pill...

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Supporting Young Children with Developmental Delays

Supporting Young Children with Developmental Delays

A young child exercising their fine motor skills, a foundational component of early childhood development. In Fall 2025, United Way for Greater Austin conducted a survey of Austin/Travis County Success by 6 (SX6) coalition members to better unders...

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Meet the Heart Behind ConnectCTX

Meet the Heart Behind ConnectCTX

Behind every community resource is a person who believes deeply in the power of connection. For Cecilia, that belief was shaped long before joining United Way for Greater Austin. Growing up with a front-row seat to her mother’s work with United Way...

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Behind every call is a family striving for stability

Behind every call is a family striving for stability

Layla was tired. A single mom of two teens, she worked full-time and still struggled to afford the basics. She and her children shared a bedroom in her sister’s house. Without a car, she relied on buses and family rides to get to work and take ...

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