What Does United Way of Abilene do to Mind the Gap?
We improve the lives of those who live in Abilene and our area by bringing people together to tackle issues that affect all of us. With your help, we can change the stories and create a long-lasting impact by developing youth to their full potential, strengthening families, providing access to vital health services, sustaining senior independence, and helping our neighbors through a crisis, such as the 2019 tornado or COVID-19.
During the 2019 tornado and the 2020 Shelter in Place, United Way of Abilene provided:
181 households received grants to help pay for homes damaged in the tornado
229 children attended the free Day Camps for essential workers
240 families displaced from work during COVID received rent and utility assistance
260,000 meals were donated to the Food Bank
Now more than ever we need to come together, united we can make the difference.
“I never imagined as a barber I would need financial help, then COVID hit and suddenly I was out of work. As a single mom, with no immediate income, I found myself needing help to pay my bills. Thanks to the people in Abilene, the Christian Service Center was able to provide me with rental assistance to get me through.”
2021 Campaign Chairs
and Cabinet
BRAD HOLLAND
Hendrick Medical Center
MEGAN ALLRED
First Abilene Federal Credit Union
DAVID YOUNG
Abilene Independent School DIstrict
LEIGH BLACK
KIRK CANADA
DILLON COBB
BRADY HARWELL
CASJEN RICO
ELYSE LEWIS
SHAUN MARTIN
Loaned Executives
Individuals are recruited each year from corporations and small businesses. Businesses “loan” their representatives to United Way on a part-time basis during the fall to assist other businesses with their United Way employee campaigns. They participate in team-building and training programs during the summer in preparation for the campaign. The Loaned Executive Program benefits an organization by providing opportunities for individuals to meet people from every area of the community. They have the opportunity to develop relationships through the United Way campaign organization and within the companies they work with during the campaign. These contacts can be of great benefit to an organization in their business
Jared Armstrong
Hendrick Medical Center
Rad Eicke
First Bank Texas
Brent Hill
First Financial Bank
Matthew Gonzales
First Financial Bank
Matt Johnson
First Financial Bank
Lindsay Palmer
Abilene Christian University
Ashley Pfannenstiel
Betty Hardwick
Ben Price
First Abilene FCU
Nick Ronalder
Hardin-Simmons University
Erica Smith
Hendrick Medical Center
Jared Whitworth
United Supermarkets
Pamela Williams
City of Abilene
Jason Valdez
First Bank Texas
Amanda Young
Abilene ISD
Contact Us
To learn more about our programs or to get involved.