In the Community

United Way honors women making a difference in the community

United Way honors women making a difference in the community

GABRIELLE ARSIAGA /NEWS-SUN Gretchen Koether, Becky Kesner, and Blanca Perez have empowered, advocated for, and been a shield for hundreds of women..
211 – Update

211 – Update

Project Santa We are excited for our 2nd Annual Project Santa! This year, we had 277 families sign up & will serve..
Christmas comes early – United Way campaign exceeds expectations

Christmas comes early – United Way campaign exceeds expectations

Local chapter able to provide more funding to partner agencies ANDY BROSIG NEWS-SUN ANDY BROSIG/NEWS-SUN Jazel Ramirez, 8, works on her math..
SUMMER GRANTS

SUMMER GRANTS

United Way of Lea County offers two grants for non-profits (501c3).Save the date May 2, 2019Please join us if you are interested..
PROVIDES LIFE-SAVING HELP FOR EVERYONE

PROVIDES LIFE-SAVING HELP FOR EVERYONE

When she was just 13, Sophia began struggling with depression. She had little energy, little appetite, and trouble sleeping. She tried therapy,..
STUFF-A-BUS 2018

STUFF-A-BUS 2018

Join us July 13 & 14 from 9am-3pm for the annual United Way of Lea County Stuff-A-Bus! This fundraiser will be held at Walgreens..
YESTERDAY’S PROGRESS SHOULD INSPIRE TODAY’S WORK

YESTERDAY’S PROGRESS SHOULD INSPIRE TODAY’S WORK

There is a lot of troubling news in the world today. Terrorism, inequality and distrust are just a few that come to..
WHAT EVERY KID NEEDS TO DO TO BE HEALTHIER

WHAT EVERY KID NEEDS TO DO TO BE HEALTHIER

Now that warmer temperatures are here, it's a great time to get outdoors with kids to enjoy the sunshine and help them..
A SILENT CRISIS: ONE-THIRD OF STUDENTS FACE HUNGER

A SILENT CRISIS: ONE-THIRD OF STUDENTS FACE HUNGER

Ramen noodles might be a college diet staple, but for some students, even ramen is unaffordable. Students across all socioeconomic groups are..

TURN YOUR SPRING CLEANING INTO COMMUNITY IMPACT

Spring is finally here, a time when flowers bloom, daylight lasts longer and the smell of freshly cut grass lingers in the..
5 REASONS VOLUNTEERING DURING SPRING BREAK MAKES YOU A GREAT HIRE

5 REASONS VOLUNTEERING DURING SPRING BREAK MAKES YOU A GREAT HIRE

For college and high school students interested in making a difference in their community and developing skills that will be useful in..
Adding to the mission

Adding to the mission

United Way offering limited aid to families hit by oilfield slowdown, COVID ANDY BROSIG NEWS-SUN, Tuesday December 8th, 2020 United Way of..
United Way 2021 fundraising campaign runs through Oct. 31

United Way 2021 fundraising campaign runs through Oct. 31

The landscape of not-for-profit groups in Lea County would be very different today without United Way. The Lea County Court Appointed Special..
Chevron donates $65K to local response crisis, $230k to Permian Basin

Chevron donates $65K to local response crisis, $230k to Permian Basin

It’s March 17, and A.J. De Los Santos is stressing out over the news. Lorena Castillo and Becca Titus were right behind..
Titus ready to take United Way to different heights as new president

Titus ready to take United Way to different heights as new president

Becca Titus has been on a non-profit journey. Before volutneering with the Light of Lea County and CASA of Lea County, and before participating..

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