The United Way of Johnson County is hosting its 2nd Annual Golf Tournament to support your local causes! Great food, goody bags and advertising opportunities for local business is only part of the fun! Click the link below to register for the event, and be sure to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AS A SPONSOR OR GET MORE INFORMATION! Friday, June 9, 2017, Shotgun Start @ 8:00 AMHidden... Read More
Citizens National Bank (CNB) of Texas in Burleson recently donated $1,940 to the 2016-17 United Way of Johnson County Campaign. "Putting money and resources back into the community is a trademark of CNB of Texas," said CNB of Texas in Burleson Vice President and Branch Manager Peggy Stephens. "The Burleson employees are honored to contribute to such a valuable organization. Thank you for allowing us to help make a difference." Pictured: Burleson branch employees present Aly Engstrom, president and CEO of United Way... Read More
Area nonprofit agencies and organizations that are not United Way partnering agencies that provide services directly benefiting Johnson County residents are invited to apply for grant funding from United Way of Johnson County. Aly Engstrom, executive director of United Way of Johnson County, announced this week that UWJC is now accepting requests for the small grants program. To receive a copy of the small grants application, contact the United Way office by calling 817-645-9153... Read More
The United Way of Johnson County celebrated our 1st Annual Golf Tournament at the Cleburne golf Links on june 10, 2016. Thanks to our sponsors: Emerald Corrections Management, First Financial Bank, H-E-B Cleburne, Pinnacle Bank, Art Brucks State Farm, Cleburne Pediatric-Dr. Sharma, Monty and Glenda Miller. It was a beautiful day, our Board Members were present as volunteers, the hamburgers were outstanding and a great time was had by ALL! Save the Date- See you... Read More
United Way accepting small grant requests for 2015 Area nonprofit agencies and groups that are not United Way partnering agencies that provide services directly benefiting Johnson County residents are invited to apply for grant funding from United Way of Johnson County. Aly Engstrom, Executive Director of United Way of Johnson County, announced today that UWJC is now accepting requests for the small grants program. To receive a copy of the small grants application, contact the... Read More
Jan Caldwell Hulett, left, manager of community affairs, presents a check for $5,062.70, on behalf of Luminant to Aly Engstrom, executive director of United Way of Johnson County. The donation was a 50 percent match check that supports Luminant employees' directed pledges back to United Way and the residents of Johnson County.... Read More
Atmos Energy donates to UW Steve Klein, field supervisor, left, and Carl McLain, right, town operator with Atmos Energy present a check for the Atmos Energy corporate match for the 2013 UW campaign to Dianne Packwood, executive director of United Way of Johnson County. Courtesy photo... Read More
UW announces small grant funding SPECIAL TO THE CTR United Way of Johnson County recently announced allocations of $5,838 being made to four human service organizations through the Community Small Grants Program. Johnson County agencies receiving these funds are SPARK — Serving, Protecting and Raising Kids, Wings of Hope, the Johnson County Christian Lodge and the Careity Foundation. These grants are intended to engage the energy and strength of nonprofit organizations such as neighborhood associations... Read More
SPECIAL TO THE CTRThe United Way Student Leaders Board recently announced allocation grants of $1,000 made to four human service organizations in Johnson County. The UWSL board consists of students attending Hill College Johnson County Campus who are at least 18 years of age and live in Johnson County communities. These students volunteer their time to participate in various community service projects such as Day of Caring, Buffalo Creek Clean-up, and Christmas in Action work... Read More
Local brief UNITED WAY ACCEPTING SMALL GRANT REQUESTS Area nonprofit agencies and groups that are not United Way partnering agencies that provide services directly benefiting Johnson County residents are invited to apply for grant funding from United Way of Johnson County. Dianne Packwood, executive director of United Way of Johnson County, announced that UWJC is now accepting requests for the Small Grants program. To receive a copy of the small grants application, contact the United... Read More
UW raises funds through Pennies for People In 2006, the United Way decided to give young residents the opportunity to become involved in the spirit of giving to those less fortunate in our communities. UWJC contacted Johnson County school districts with the opportunity to participate in the Pennies for People campaign. Since the inception of the PFP campaign, students in Johnson County have raised more than $45,000 in the effort to improve the lives of... Read More
Thanks from United Way Dear Editor: On behalf of the board of directors, campaign volunteers,and the 21 agency programs supported by the United Way of Johnson County, I would like to express our sincere appreciation for the generous pledges and contributions from the citizens of Johnson County. The United Way Kick-Off event held Aug. 17 at the Mimosa Hall venue in Burleson was the perfect beginning for a very successful campaign. Many residents throughout the county... Read More
United Way of Johnson County campaign Chairmen Tolin Navarrete, left, presents the 2013 President Award to Zeb Averhoff. BY NICOLE LUNA REPORTER@TRCLE.COM A small crowd gathered Tuesday night in a room at the Cleburne Conference Center to celebrate the 2013 campaign year of United Way of Johnson County. UW 2013 President Zeb Averhoff thanked those present for taking the time to be there to recognize organizations and businesses for their involvement in the year's campaign.... Read More