When disaster strikes, every bit of help counts. But do you know the difference between a Relief Fund and a Recovery Fund? Let’s break it down:
🆘 Relief Fund: Immediate aid to cover urgent needs like food, shelter, and medical care right after the disaster hits.
If you need help, call 211 or go to 211texas.org. If you can help, please give at unitedwayhouston.org/donate.
- Our Senior Director of Mission & Strategy, Jessica Davison, recently connected with @RiceKinderInst to explore the impacts of proposed cuts to SNAP in Greater Houston. Read the full article below.Over 350,000 families in the #Houston area use #SNAP. More than half are children, and 11% are older adults. The Urban Edge looks at the short- and long-term affects proposed cuts could have on food insecurity in the region with @unitedwayhou 📄 Read more: bit.ly/43bS8kq
- Hs Up H-Town! 🏈 We’re cheering on the @HoustonTexans as they take on the Kansas City Chiefs in the playoffs. Let’s go Texans and thank you for all that you do to support United Way of Greater Houston!! @TexansTORO1
- An Arctic cold front is moving through the Greater Houston area this weekend, bringing below-freezing temperatures, windy conditions, and possible winter precipitation. In addition to staying tuned to updates from local officials, we encourage everyone to mind the four Ps!
- Community Investments Manager, Elias Delgado, recently spoke with @JohnTBrannen of @RiceKinderInst to discuss Greater Houston's ALICE population and the work being done to help them not just land on their feet, but stay there. Read the full interview below!The Urban Edge asked our research partner @HouUnitedWay about the challenges facing ALICE households in the inner city compared to those in Houston's outer areas, such as Fort Bend and Montgomery counties. Read Q&A: bit.ly/40j6TSz


