Community Building after Natural Disasters: Lessons Learned from Japan and Katrina
Despite heroic efforts in the wake of natural disasters like Katrina, complex long-term need remains. That is where United Way comes in.
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United Way VISTAs Lead the Fight against Summer Slide
With grade-level reading programs, we can make sure young students have fun all summer, and avoid falling behind.
A Global Perspective on Volunteering
According to a new report from United Nations Volunteers (UNV), volunteers are making governments more accountable and responsive.
Volunteer to Remember Mandela
July 18 is Nelson Mandela Day – a great day to volunteer to help others live a better life and make your community and our world a better place.
Active, Healthy Volunteers
With able assistance from Ursuline Academy students, United Way of Metropolitan Dallas hosted the Hamilton Park Family Festival last month.
Volunteers Transform 51,000 Shoeboxes to Help Those in Need
One person’s empty shoebox is another’s blank canvas.