IMPACT AREAS

Youth Opportunity | Financial Security | Healthy Community | Community Resiliency

Positive change begins with a choice — to get involved, to give back, and to take action. When we choose to work together, the good we do grows greater. That’s why, wherever there's a need in our community, there's a United Way — mobilizing people to improve lives today and build a better tomorrow. Because when we unite with purpose, more possibilities open. More people gain access to health care, fresh food, job training, and financial support. Children get more chances to reach their potential, and families find the strength to rise above challenges, big and small. Together, we can create a future where everyone thrives. United is the Way.

United Way of Grayson County works for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in our community.

We all win when a child succeeds in school, when families achieve financial stability, and when everyone has access to quality, affordable healthcare. A strong community takes all of us—and together, we can create lasting change.

With your support, we’re not just meeting immediate needs—we’re building brighter futures. When we Live United, we all rise.

Through a partnership with TCOG, a Community Needs Assessment is performed every three years. From that a list of Top Needs for Grayson County is made.

Grayson County, TX Top 5 Community Needs

Affordable Housing
Help with Utilities
Hunger- Food Insecurity
Transportation
Medical/ Mental Health
Childcare/ Early Childhood Education

Community Investment Process

The Community Investment Team (CIT), formed by local volunteers, analyze the most critical needs in our community:

Affordable housing
Help with Utilities
Hunger - Food Insecurity
Transportation
Medical/Mental Health
Childcare/Early Childhood Education

Qualifying 501(c)(3) nonprofits may apply for program funding based on the visions and intended results in the four areas.
The Community Investment Team volunteers review the program applications and participate in presentations by the partner agencies to learn precisely what their programs will do for the community, and how efficient and effective the partner agencies are at meeting the key community needs.
After an in-depth review of the partner agencies regarding their programs, the Community Investment Team make their funding recommendations to the Community Impact Committee.
The Community Impact Committee consists of local board members who analyze the Community Investment Team funding recommendations, approve and recommend to the United Way of Grayson County Board of Directors.
The United Way of Grayson County Board of Directors has the final approval of the funding recommendations.
Funded Partner Agencies are required to submit semi-annual reports on the progress of their program’s outcomes. This allows United Way of Grayson County to hold our partner agencies accountable for Grayson County and see the community impact of their programs.