FUNDER PROFILES
UNITED WAY OF TARRANT COUNTY
Youth and Young Adult Financial Well-being Philanthropic Approach
General Overview
Part of a health and well-being strategy
- 14-18 years old
- 18-24 years old
- Opportunity youth (young people, typically aged 16 to 24, who are not engaged in school or employment
- System-involved youth (e.g.—child welfare, juvenile justice, homelessness, mental health)
- Tarrant County, Texas
Financial Well-Being Investment/Interest Areas
Educational Programs
Investing in financial education, financial capability, job readiness, or mentorship programs that benefit youth
Employment and Training
Supporting workforce development programs, internships, apprenticeships, and labor market onramps that offer skillbuilding and employment opportunities
Mental Health and Support Services
Funding mental health services: support services for young parents; education, career, financial and benefits system advising and navigation supports
Housing and Basic Needs
Providing support for housing, food security, and other basic needs for youth
New Initiatives
Funding pilot programs or innovative approaches to addressing youth financial well-being, such as new technologies, financial tools, or peer-led programs
Advocacy
Supporting efforts to inform local, state, or national policies that improve youth access to education, employment, and financial stability
Awareness Campaigns
Funding campaigns that amplify youth voice, shift narratives, and raise awareness about the needs and opportunities for youth
Systems Change
Investing in initiatives that seek to reform systems (education, criminal justice, child welfare) to create better opportunities for youth
Nonprofit Support
Providing funding to build the capacity of organizations that serve youth, improving their ability to deliver high-quality services and reach more young people
Nonprofit Support
Providing funding to build the capacity of organizations that serve youth, improving their ability to deliver high-quality services and reach more young people
Youth-Led Initiatives
Funding programs that empower youth to design and lead initiatives addressing issues that affect them directly
Family and Community Support
Supporting programs that engage young parents, families, and communities in fostering youth development and financial well-being
Partnerships
Funding collaborations between nonprofits, schools, businesses, and government agencies to maximize impact on youth development and financial well-being
Initiatives focused on Community Violence Interventions (CVI)
Supporting and Sustaining (Growth Phase)
Providing support to nonprofit partners (e.g., technical assistance, communications, advocacy, policy work), and sustaining the work through peer learning, narrative change, and more