United Way of Greater Houston

26 stories. One amazing cause. Thanks to this incredible community, the fourth year of Rappel for a Reason was a huge success. With the support of our generous donors, we surpassed our goal and set a new record by raising more than $226,000 to support our neighbors across the region. A heartfelt thank you to the 53 fearless rappelers who went over the edge of the 26-story DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in The Galleria to support United Way of Greater Houston. We’re especially grateful to Amegy Bank Founder Walter Johnson, who celebrated his 90th birthday by taking on the challenge. This event also wouldn’t have been possible without the generosity of everyone who donated to support our rappelers and their fundraising efforts. Your belief in this mission powered this record-breaking year. And a special thank-you to our sponsors: PNC, Boardwalk Pipelines, Burns & McDonnell, The Hackett Family Foundation, The Houston Chronicle, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston by the Galleria, Truluck’s Ocean’s Finest Seafood & Crab, Amegy Bank, Frost, Service Corporation International, Valero, and UTHealth Houston. Together, we’re helping families land on their feet — and stay there.

Join us for our inspiring Women Who Rock Luncheon celebrating extraordinary parents who are pursuing their education while raising the next generation. Proceeds from this event support our Women Who Rock Child Care Scholarships, helping parents access quality child care as they work toward a brighter future. Don’t miss this powerful opportunity to uplift families and invest in education across our community. Get your tickets today: unitedwayhouston.org/rock. We can't wait to see you there!

We’re excited to recognize Valero for their incredible commitment to connecting People to Possibility. This year, Valero’s United Way Campaign in Houston broke records and set a new standard for generosity and community impact! A major highlight: the “Clays for a Cause” Sporting Clays Tournament raised an incredible $270,000—directly supporting families in our local community. Huge thank-you to Valero for your unwavering dedication to helping people land on their feet — and stay there. Your leadership inspires us to aim higher and do more. Together, we’re proving that when we unite for a cause, extraordinary things happen.

Your legacy can help neighbors land on their feet—and stay there. Simple estate planning options—like including United Way of Greater Houston in your will or naming us as a beneficiary—can support families on their path to financial stability for generations to come. Email Brett Lee, Director of Gift Planning at United Way of Greater Houston at blee@unitedwayhouston.org to learn more.

Students at YES Prep North Rankin Elementary got hands-on with STEM thanks to our partners at Kyndryl and Motiva Enterprises LLC 💙 Volunteers from both organizations spent the evening helping third graders build five different robot models—sparking excitement, curiosity, and a love for learning through interactive activities We’re grateful to Kyndryl, Motiva, and YES Prep for making this event possible, and proud that United Way of Greater Houston helped bring this partnership together. Together, we’re inspiring the next generation of innovators to dream big and explore what’s possible through STEM.

We’re proud to recognize the remarkable achievements of several leaders and partners whose generosity strengthens Greater Houston and uplifts our nonprofit community. A special congratulations to our own Dr. Ronnie Hagerty, PhD recipient of the Outstanding Achievement in Philanthropy Award. Her tireless work to build the philanthropic and organizational capacity of our sector is an incredible testament to her dedication and impact. We also celebrate ConocoPhillips and Williams for their Houston Business Journal Corporate Philanthropy Awards; the Houston Texans Foundation, recipient of the Outstanding Philanthropic Foundation Award; and our funded partners BakerRipley (Outstanding Volunteer Service) and MAM Houston - Memorial Assistance Ministries (Outstanding Fundraising Program). Congratulations to all the honorees for their inspiring leadership and exceptional contributions to our community

We’re almost there! Power Tools for Nonprofits kicks off tomorrow, and there’s still time to join us. Nonprofit professionals from across Greater Houston will come together for a full day of learning, connection, and practical tools that strengthen the work we do together — helping families land on their feet—and stay there. If you haven’t registered yet, this is your last chance. We’ll see you tomorrow! https://lnkd.in/g-qzeZs3

Amegy Bank founder and philanthropist Walter Johnson is celebrating his 90th birthday in the most inspiring way - Rappelling for a Reason! Walter will face and conquer his fear of heights to support United Way of Greater Houston, proving that it's never too late to make a difference. Join us today as we celebrate Walter's 90th birthday and cheer for him and all of our incredible rappelers at the DoubleTree - Galleria Hotel. We can't wait to see you there! Sign up to rappel today - https://lnkd.in/g25GDNMJ

The Power Tools Conference has always been packed with ideas, collaboration, and community—proof that when Houston’s nonprofit leaders unite, amazing things happen. Don’t miss your chance to be part of it this year. Join us November 19 → https://lnkd.in/gdYkxmhb

Tomorrow’s the day! We’re gearing up for Rappel for a Reason and can’t wait to cheer on every participant taking on 26 stories to help local families land on their feet—and stay there. Swing by the DoubleTree Galleria Hotel anytime between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. to catch the action and support the cause. Donate to Rappel for a Reason to support your community: https://lnkd.in/gXb5XxyQ