Advocate

In order to create long-term change to improve the lives of children, families, and individuals, we work together with both the private and non-profit sectors to educate the public on the issues behind our 3 focus areas – Education, Income, and Health.

Whether you are speaking out to improve community conditions, volunteering, donating, learning about important community issues, or wearing your LIVE UNITED t-shirt to show support, you are helping to inspire hope and to create opportunities for a better life for West Central Texans.

2-1-1 Texas A Call For Help

If you or someone you know needs help but don’t know where to go, dial 2-1-1. It is a free, easy-to-remember phone number connecting callers with health and human services in their community. 2-1-1 is a public/private collaboration of United Way of Abilene, the City of Abilene, and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. 2-1-1 is accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can also locate services and information by visiting acallforhelp.info