United Way for Greater Austin brings our community together to break economic barriers and build opportunity for all.
A Central Texas where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
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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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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The federal government shut down on October 1 and reopened on November 12. Full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits resumed November 14, providing vital support to thousands of Central Texans who rely on SNAP to feed themselves ...
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Belonging is the foundation for a thriving community. When families are economically stable, have reliable access to resources they need to be healthy and well, and feel connected to their communities, they can reach their full potential. That’s wh...
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