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February 9, 2024 

Leap of Kindness Day encourages all to do something kind with their extra day in 2024

2024 is a Leap Year, and this means we all get one extra day on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024 - Leap of Kindness Day.

Fourth Picture: 1Blue Carpet preshow with hosts (from L) Jan Langelius, previous Mirror Ball winners Greg Johnson & Greg Coward, and Sophia Anwar & Lois Kim.

January 28, 2024

A "Tribute" to 70 Years for United Way of Denton County

United Way of Denton County hosts 12th annual gala raising over $230,000 and celebrating 70 years of impacting lives; Denton County local John Baines honored with Humanitarian Award; Mirror Ball Trophy Champions crowned.

January 27, 2024

12th Annual UNITED Tribute Celebrates Year's Successes

John Baines being honored; Annual Dance Competition to crown Mirror Ball Champions

January 18, 2024

United Way of Denton County and Denton County Bring Free Online Mental Well-Being Resource to Denton County

The partnership provides Denton County residents with digital access to more than 10,000 science-backed self-care resources.

January 4, 2024

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Texas Small Businesses

Small nonfarm businesses in the following counties are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

November 14, 2023

North Texas Food Bank and Atmos Energy Donate Hunger Bus Me! Book to 785 Elementary Schools Across North Texas

North Texas Food Bank book helps create a conversation about the issue of hunger with children in a creative and easy-to-understand way.

November 13, 2023

Home Cooking Fire Risk Peaks on Thanksgiving Day

Local SERVPRO disaster clean-up and restoration specialist urge home cooks to make caution the first ingredient in holiday meal prep.

November 2, 2023

John Baines, CPA Picked as United Way of Denton County 2023 Humanitarian

United Way of Denton County Board of Directors to recognize John Baines’ 40 years of philanthropic dedication to Denton County nonprofits with Dr. Bettye Myers Humanitarian Award at 12th annual UNITED Tribute.

October 16, 2023

The New Republic Banned Books Tour Lands In Dallas

The American Federation of Teachers, The African American Policy Forum, the Dallas Public Library and the City of Dallas partner with TNR to fight censorship and preserve America’s freedom to read.

October 5, 2023

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Texas Small Businesses

Board Leadership Institute equips volunteers to serve on nonprofit boards; Applications due August 25.

September 13, 2023

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Texas Small Businesses

Small nonfarm businesses in 19 Texas counties and neighboring parishes in Louisiana are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Director Jeffrey Lusk of SBA’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West...

September 12, 2023

North Texas Food Bank Announces Partner Agency of the Year Awards

Local hunger assistance organizations are recognized for service.

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September 11, 2023

Volunteer Recruitment Underway for UWDC’s Annual Free Tax Prep Program

Help be a catalyst to lift Denton County children out of poverty as a tax prep volunteer

September 7, 2023

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Texas Small Businesses

Small nonfarm businesses in 74 Texas counties are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Director Jeffrey Lusk of SBA’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West...

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September 5, 2023

SONIC Drive-In Donates to Schools in Lewisville Area 

In August, SONIC Foundation donated $1 million to support local education across the country

August 14, 2023

Deadline Approaching in Texas for SBA Working Capital Loans Due to Excessive Heat

Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West today reminded small nonfarm businesses in 194 Texas counties and neighboring counties in New Mexico and Oklahoma of the Sept.13, 2023, deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for economic injury...

L-R Caption: Tournament co-chairs Randy Robison (R)  and Carl Anderson chat with UWDC’s Gary Henderson (L) during registration; Golfers gather around the putting green for the “Cluster Putt” to kickoff the event

August 8, 2023

United Way of Denton County Strengthens Nonprofits by Training Volunteers

United Way of Denton County seeks community-minded volunteers to apply now for the 2023 Board Leadership Institute happening this fall.

May 23, 2023

UWDC "People Helping People" Tops $81K to Improve Lives

Longest-running Denton County charity golf event raises most ever in 33rd year history.

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May 23, 2023

SONIC Drive-In Donates to Lewisville Area Schools this Teacher Appreciation Month

In May, SONIC donated $1.5 million to support local education across the country.

May 15, 2023

Deadline Approaching in Texas for SBA Working Capital Loans Due to Severe Storms and Flooding

Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West today reminded Texas small businesses of the June 14 deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for economic injury caused by severe storms and flooding in Dallas County that occurred from Aug. 22 - 25, 2022...