MAKE AN IMPACT IN HENDERSON COUNTY!

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Henderson County United Way

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WE ARE THE GAME CHANGERS

Henderson County United Way is a volunteer driven organization made up of volunteers from all sectors of our community. Your support, whether it's money, time, or expertise, will produce real and meaningful change in the lives of thousands of men, women and children HERE in Henderson County. And, as more and more lives are changed, your support will make a measurable impact on our community.

WE ARE PROBLEM SOLVERS

OUR WORK MAKES AN IMPACT

Your contribution is invested in local programs and services, addressing the needs of the people who live and work here.

98¢

of every dollar donated goes back to the community. Your money stays here helping people you know in Henderson County.


21

local Non Profit agencies are supported by the Henderson County United Way.


$188,000

in annual support was allocated to these agencies in 2023, to facilitate their efforts.


UNITED WE ARE COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We Support the Community that Makes Up Our Community.

We take the broadest possible view of diversity. 

We value the visible and invisible qualities that make you who you are.

We welcome that every person brings a unique perspective and experience to advance our mission and progress our fight for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community.

We believe that each United Way community member, donor, volunteer, advocate, and employee must have equal access to solving community problems.

We strive to include diversity, equity, and inclusion practices at the center of our daily work.

We commit to using these practices for our business and our communities.

Join us in embracing diversity, equity and inclusion for every person in every community.

LIVE UNITED


UNITED WE LIFT UP OUR COMMUNITIES

When you give to the United Way, your gift helps more than just one person or one agency. Henderson County United Way distributes your donation to programs that provide meaningful changes in the lives of individuals and families in our community.

OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS


GREG FIGUEROA

CEO, Melinda's Hot Sauces

City of Tool Councilmember

Terri Gregory

 TEXAS Lake & Land Real Estate

Mary Valentin

Hometown Cinemas

STAFF


KILENA UNDERWOOD

Executive Director, Henderson County United Way


HEALTH & WELLNESS PARTNER AGENCIES

a woman is holding the hand of an elderly man while sitting in a chair .

ALZHEIMER'S COALITION

OF HENDERSON COUNTY

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a doctor with his arms crossed wearing a watch and a stethoscope around his neck .

DISCIPLES CLINIC

OF ATHENS TEXAS

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a bowl of food with avocado , eggs , grapefruit and cherries on a wooden cutting board .

MEALS ON WHEELS

EAST TEXAS

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a collage of different types of fruits and vegetables

FAITH AT

WORK

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Two women holding pink ribbons

PINK FISHING REELING

IN THE CURE

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EDUCATION PARTNER AGENCIES

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THE LIBRARY

AT CEDAR CREEK LAKE

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a young boy is kneeling down next to a goat in a pen .

HENDERSON COUNTY

4-H

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a group of people are sitting in a circle on a stage .

HENDERSON COUNTY

PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

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a field of blue flowers with green leaves in the background .

KEEP ATHENS

BEAUTIFUL

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FINANCIAL STABILITY PARTNER AGENCIES

a man is holding a drill in his hands .

LABOR

OF LOVE

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CRISIS INTERVENTION & EMERGENCY RESPONSE PARTNER AGENCIES

a man wearing a red jacket with a white cross on the back

AMERICAN

RED CROSS

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a woman is holding a red heart in her hands .

EAST TEXAS

CRISIS CENTER

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a little boy is sitting next to a teddy bear on a wooden deck .

CASA

OF TRINITY VALLEY

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a group of young people are sitting on skateboards on a skate park .

EAST TEXAS COUNCIL

ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE

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a man with dreadlocks is shaking hands with a woman .

Lila Lane outreach

Men’s Life Recovery center

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COMMUNITY PARTNER AGENCIES

a french bulldog wearing a red collar is smiling for the camera .

Noah’s Paws

Animal Rescue

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FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS


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