Millions of American families are Asset Limited, Income Constrained, and Employed. In the past, this socioeconomic status was called “the working poor.” Today, there is new terminology used to identify this part of the population, and that term is A.L.I.C.E. Recently, I had the opportunity...

I often get asked, “Hey, I want to start a nonprofit because I am always helping people. Can I put you down as a board member?” While I don’t mind serving in that capacity, I do ask my friends and family if they are ready...

Being a child of the 90’s, we used to call one another and ask, “What’s the 411?” That meant, “What’s going on? What information to do you have?” At the time, “What’s the 411?” was a popular song as well. Today, I will briefly answer...

[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="grid" text_align="left" box_shadow_on_row="no"][vc_column][vc_column_text] As we enter the busy fall campaign season, many great causes and charity efforts will come under great scrutiny. Each year, we see the forwarded emails from a friend or co-worker with a plea to not support nonprofits this year....

[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" text_align="left" box_shadow_on_row="no"][vc_column][vc_column_text] As we enter the holiday season, many great causes and charity efforts will come under great scrutiny. Each year, we see the forwarded emails from a friend or co-worker with a plea to not support nonprofits this year. The emails...

As United Way of Smith County celebrates 75 years in 2015, we have a lot to celebrate and to be thankful for. In 1940, a group of influential leaders in Tyler TX formed Tyler Community Chest as a way to bring people and resources together...

Despite our best efforts as a community, many of our neighbors are not immune to falling under the poverty threshold. In fact, the vast majority of working people are just one paycheck away from a financial tailspin. In a place like East Texas, where charitable...

Here at United Way of Smith County, we are blessed to call communities like Tyler, Lindale, Bullard, Whitehouse, Chapel Hill, and others home. While we live in one of the most beautiful and tranquil parts of Texas with some of the nicest people, there are...