United Way of Metropolitan Dallas is marking a major milestone, celebrating 100 years of serving North Texans in need.\u00a0<\/p>\n
From helping children access quality early education to supporting families facing financial hardship, its partnerships have touched nearly every corner of the community.<\/p>\n
“A lot has changed in 100 years,” said Susan Hoff, Chief Strategy and Impact Officer for United Way of Metropolitan Dallas. “Our focus is to build a North Texas where everyone has access to opportunities to thrive through education, financial stability and health.”<\/p>\n
Founded in 1924 as “The Community Chest,” United Way has grown into one of the largest nonprofit networks in the region, working with more than 200 partner organizations.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Among its longest-standing partners is ChildCareGroup, which has been helping working parents and educating young children for over a century.<\/p>\n
“There was a group of civic-minded women who stepped forward to create an organization that would care for young children while their mothers went to work,” said Tori Mannes, President and CEO of ChildCareGroup.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When United Way launched 23 years later, ChildCareGroup was one of the first recipients of its funding was a $27,000 gift that would equal more than $500,000 today.\u00a0<\/p>\n
“At that time, a gift of that size really propelled our organization,” Mannes said.<\/p>\n
For the centennial, United Way is hosting a celebration this Saturday at Fair Park featuring performances by Janet Jackson and Blake Shelton.\u00a0<\/p>\n
“When you’re 100, you have a right to celebrate,” Hoff said. “But it is a party with a purpose. We want everyone united together to understand how important this work is and how we’re going to drive opportunity across North Texas.”<\/p>\n
As United Way of Metropolitan Dallas looks ahead to its next century, its leaders say one thing will remain the same: a commitment to uniting the community in the mission to make a difference.<\/p>\n
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