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 what United Way for Greater Austin works for every day. Last year, with you, we made incredible strides toward that vision.
Last year alone
- We answered over 1,000 requests daily for resources like food, health care, and housing
- We helped 18,000+ young children from low-income households gain access to high-quality early learning
- We connected 115,890 individuals and children to critical resources
Early Education Win
Building Stronger Futures: $75M Invested in Early Learning Through Proposition A
At United Way, we believe that every child deserves a strong start, and that begins with access to high-quality early care and education. Thanks to our advocacy efforts and the support of our community, we celebrated a major win last year: the passing of Proposition A in Travis County.
This measure secured $75 million annually in local funding to strengthen the early childhood care system, supporting 10,000 children.
Our work didn’t stop there. Through additional legislative advocacy, we helped reduce permit restrictions for new child care centers and championed policies to streamline support for preschools, making it easier for centers, school districts, and teachers to reach more children with quality care and education.
Still, we know that early learning is just one piece of the puzzle. Ensuring individuals and families have easy access to pivotal resources plays an important role in creating real progress for Central Texans.
Responding to local needs
Transforming how our region delivers care, connection, and opportunity
At United Way, we work hand-in-hand with our neighbors to build a stronger, more resilient community.
Through vital programs like 2-1-1 and ConnectCTX (formerly ConnectATX), individuals facing crisis can speak with a compassionate, accredited professional ready to help. These services act as lifelines in moments of need, providing immediate guidance, critical resources, and reassurance that no one in our community has to face hardship alone.
Thanks to programs like this, we:
- Answered 1,000+ requests daily for help last year
- In the last six months, we provided 1,500 clients with enhanced navigation support to move from urgent needs to long-term stability
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Join us to create powerful change in Central Texas, meeting the immediate needs of today while building a brighter future for tomorrow.