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First-Time Mothers Get Free Mental Health Services
Update: Learn more about this program and how it helps new mothers in the official NFP video.
A new partnership between Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) and Family Counseling Service means first-time mothers can access free short-term counseling at home.
NFP, a home-visiting program of United Way...

28th Annual Operation Supply Our Students Stands to Help More Than 10,000 Children Across 37 School Districts - Community initiative to wrap up on August 14th
August 8, 2018 – Late Tuesday afternoon the last of 37 school districts drove away with brand new school supplies for children in need.
This joint initiative between United Way of the...

Funds put a new roof over seven families affected by Harvey
United Way of the Coastal Bend gave Habitat for Humanity-Corpus Christi $40,000 for the long-term recovery of Corpus Christi residents. Habitat for Humanity’s volunteers and recipient homeowners worked together to repair and rebuild the roofs of six homes. The seventh began construction...

A team of volunteers from Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Higginbotham, NuStar and Valero joined United Way staff for the 2018 Day of Action on Thursday, June 21st. Day of Action is a nationwide event where local United Ways gather generous volunteers and take on projects that better the community.
“When it comes to giving, time and action are as valuable...

UNITED WAY OF THE COASTAL BEND EARNS COVETED 4-STAR RATING FROM CHARITY NAVIGATOR
Local non-profit celebrates fifth consecutive year with 4-star rating, joins top-performing 9% of evaluated charities in America
(Corpus Christi, TX June 4, 2018) – United Way of the Coastal Bend’s strong financial health and commitment to accountability and...

Grants to Fund Local Programs that Change Local Lives Long-term
MAY 15, 2018 – United Way of the Coastal Bend announced grant awards totaling $2,465,387.20 to 35 local programs that change lives in the areas of education, health and financial stability across 60 communities. In the 2016-2017 fiscal year, United Way of the Coastal Bend’s grant-...

United Way of the Coastal Bend Gives Port Aransas VFD $15,500 to Replace Equipment Lost in Hurricane
Thursday, May 10, 2018
United Way of the Coastal Bend Helps Port Aransas Volunteer Fire Department Replace Equipment Lost During Hurricane Harvey
The Port Aransas Volunteer Fire Department will put the $15,500 gift toward purchasing a new brush truck and its specialized equipment.
MAY 9, 2018 – The Port Aransas Volunteer Fire Department (Port Aransas VFD) sustained...

MAY 3, 2018 – United Way of the Coastal Bend’s $100,000 contribution to All Hands and Hearts – Smart Response goes to support the organization in its work to repair and rebuild 18 Aransas Pass homes following Hurricane Harvey.
All Hands and Hearts is a volunteer group that delivers Smart Response in the aftermath of natural disasters across the...

Into the Wild: Saturday, April 9th from noon - 3 p.m.
Where: La Retama Library, 805 Comanche St. in Corpus Christi
Join us for a free, family-friendly event that will make you and your little ones WILD about reading! Event highlights include children's performances, storytelling, hands-on activities, arts and crafts, giveaways and a Giraffes in...

March 26, 2018
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) coalition urges taxpayers to see if they qualify for this free service and file before locations close.
March 26, 2018 – The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is now in the final weeks of operation at its nine Coastal Bend locations. This free income tax preparation service is...