Regional Meetings
UWT is hitting the road and looking forward to seeing many of you at one of the regional meetings. Agenda will include a post session debrief and talking through how new laws may affect your community, as well as regional specific agenda items determined by you! Please see the list of dates/locations for regional meetings below and stay tuned to the enews for more details, registration, and agenda item suggestions.
We’ve attached a list of recommended hotels near each location to help you plan your stay for the upcoming regional meetings. View here
Register below!
August 20th – Denton
August 22nd – Austin
August 25th – Lubbock
August 28th – Corpus Christi
Diversify United Way Revenue: Explore Planned Giving and Freewill
Join us as we welcome Evelyn Morgner, Senior Director of Endowment & Gift Planning Services at United Way Worldwide for this important discussion, July 24th, 10:00 AM. Learn more about accessible ways for any size United Way to diversify their revenue through planned giving and avoid missing out on this important source of donor support.
This will be a great discussion for all United Ways and will cover clear and achievable actions that you can take, regardless of the size of your United Way. From increasing gift types, to leveraging Freewill- a free service to you and your donors that all local UWs receive from UWW - to gaining personalized support for your United Way as you diversify your revenue, you will walk away with helpful advice and resources on an important topic. Register HERE
Texas United Conference
Join us for the Texas United Conference, taking place March 25–27, 2026, at the Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Round Rock, Texas. This premier event brings together United Way professionals and partners from across the state for three days of collaboration, learning, and inspiration. Stay tuned for registration details and agenda highlights coming soon!
Special Learning Session with Texas Rural Funders
In case you missed it: Texas Rural Funders hosted an engaging webinar to explore exciting opportunities and resources for rural communities across the state. It provided valuable insights, highlighted impactful initiatives, and offered a chance to connect with others who are passionate about Texas. Additional resources are provided below if you were unable to attend.
Recorded Session: https://us06web.zoom.us/clips/share/Yriu5KvTS4OXyk_UjfOVwQ
Grants Hub: https://texasruralfunders.org/grant/
Click here to sign up for our monthly newsletter, The Round Up, where we highlight grants, events, tools, conferences, and more: https://texasruralfunders.org/contact/#sign-up
Rural Resources: https://texasruralfunders.org/resource/
Virtual Legislative Recap
In case you missed it! United Ways of Texas hosted a recorded session breaking down key outcomes from the 89th Legislature’s Regular Session — and what they mean for nonprofits. Major updates in health, education, financial security, and the nonprofit sector were discussed. Catch up now to stay informed and empowered!
🔹 Virtual Legislative Recap Recording: View Here
🔹 Presentation Slides: 
Download the Slide Deck
🔹 Legislative Recap Report SNEAK PEEK: Download Here
🔹 Texas Nonprofit Strong: Visit Website
Introducing the Texas Family Child Care Network – Join the Kick-Off!
If you were unable to join the June 30th call, here’s the recorded session on the Texas Family Child Care Network (Texas FCCN), a statewide initiative funded by the Texas Workforce Commission. The session highlights how this effort supports family childcare providers across Texas through resources, training, and peer connections — all aimed at improving care quality and strengthening business practices. To learn more, click the link to access the recorded session!
Recorded Session: https://us06web.zoom.us/clips/share/HGAuqeRtQ6uuv_o-dlBcbQ
This project is supported by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) of the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $5,378,809 with 100 percent funded by ACF/HHS.