United Way of West Ellis County funds effective local solutions that create measurable impact.
How do we tackle tough problems in Ellis County? By finding, funding, and partnering with local agencies that are creating real opportunities and getting results.
Our partner agencies are working every day to address critical needs in our community - from helping children and young people thrive to supporting families toward financial stability and improving the health and well-being of our neighbors.
We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to build a good life: a quality education that opens doors to a stable career, enough income to support a family and plan for the future, and access to the resources needed to live a healthy life.
That’s why our work focuses on four key areas:
- Youth Opportunity – Helping children and young people reach their full potential
- Financial Stability – Creating strong financial futures for every generation
- Healthy Community – Improving the health, well-being, and quality of life of people throughout West Ellis County
- Community Resilience - Addressing urgent needs today for a better tomorrow
Who We Help
The United Way of West Ellis County seeks to create a positive environment by providing opportunities for all to experience a better life. We support local organizations who advocate for our key building blocks of education, income and health. In 2026, the UWWEC will award over $250,000 in grant funds to more than 25 area agencies that have a tremendous impact on our community.
Annual Allocations Partner Agencies:
- Brave Like Ellie
- Bridges Training Foundation
- Believing Restoration is Attainable
- Boy Scouts of America
- Common Ground Ministries
- Ellis County 4-H
- Ellis County Children's Advocacy Center
- Ellis County Homeless Coalition
- Manna House
- Meals On Wheels
- Mentors Care
- Midlothian Senior Activity Center
- North Ellis County Outreach
- Paws for Reflection Ranch
- Presbyterian Children's Home & Services
- Runnin' Free Ranch
- Sisters in Spirit of Texas
- The Anchor Home
- The Heights of Ellis County
- The Salvation Army Red Shield Youth Center
- Unite Ellis
- Waxahachie Senior Activity Center
- YMCA
Community Impact Partner Agencies
- Love Your Neighbor - Taste the Love Food Truck
- The Circle of Sistahood
- Waxahachie ISD - Operation Full Plate