OUR WORK OUR PARTNERS GET INVOLVED DONATE 12345 Winter Lightfest Bigger and Brighter in 2021! This year, Winter Lightfest features a 3/4-mile walking path through with over 3 million lights. Bring the family and experience the magic! TICKETS & INFORMATION DONATE When you give to United Way of Abilene your gifts are combined with others to help fund 24 agencies and 27 programs that positively impact the EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY, and HEALTH of the children, families, elderly, and individuals that make up our community. DONATE THE MEANING BEHIND MIND THE GAP In this unprecedented time, we’ve provided relief to thousands of families. It is our job to step in when the gaps seem impossible to overcome. READ MORE Minding the Gap Every day, we work to improve the lives of those who live in Abilene and our area. Nearly every facet of the community was impacted by either COVID-19 or the 2021 Winter Storm. From the health of its residents and businesses to its economy, educational system, and beyond. United Way has stepped up to provide vital services that are crucial to healthy communities. During 2020, United Way of Abilene provided: 260,800 meals were given out through the food bank and pantries 364 families with lost wages received help paying rent 106,704 hours of childcare were provided to children of essential workers 20,000 free masks were distributed to the community 73 students in quarantine in Wylie and AISD received free internet access 1,500 thermometers were distributed to families of elementary students in Wylie and AISD 610 virtual court hearings were provided for children in foster care 836 remote counseling sessions were delivered for victims and family members of violent crimes 4,890 meals were prepared for our homeless neighbors LEARN MORE What We Do DR. CATHY ASHBY – President & CEO Everyone deserves opportunities to have a good life: a quality education that leads to a stable job, enough income to support a family through retirement, and good health. That’s why United Way’s work is focused on the building blocks for a good life: EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY, and HEALTH. We work with our Community Partners to address the needs of today and tomorrow while seeking ways to create positive, lasting change. ABOUT US Planned Giving The Foundation was created to further the United Way of Abilene’s mission to improve lived in our community by building a permanent, sustainable avenue of support that generates income to support the annual operating expenses of United Way of Abilene. MORE INFO 2-1-1 Texas A Call for Help A public/private collaborative of United Way of Abilene, City of Abilene, and Texas Health & Human Services Commission. Our number one commitment is to connect people to the services they seek. We are the number to call when you don’t know who to call for help or hope. MORE INFO Getting Started Is Easy (325) 677-1841 240 Cypress St. Abilene, TX 79601 uwab@unitedwayabilene.org