Altra Federal Credit Union Steps Up To Help Smith County Families

The United Way of Smith County kicked off its 82nd annual campaign Aug. 2nd at the Woman’s Building in Tyler. The organization has set a goal to raise $2.1-million during the campaign cycle, which ends March 31, 2023. After three consecutive years of campaign increases, including a $2.04-million effort last year, the community is poised…

The United Way of Smith County welcomed Tyler ISD principals July 27th for an appreciation luncheon ahead of TISD’s annual employee campaign. Lunch was provided by Javi’s and Stanley’s Famous Pit Bar-B-Q. Texas Bank and Trust donated a gift card that was raffled at the meeting. United Way staff and volunteers will visit all Tyler…

[vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_column_text] As we enter the busy fall campaign season, many great causes and charity efforts will come under great scrutiny. Each year, we see the forwarded emails from a friend or co-worker with a plea to not support nonprofits this year. The emails claim that most of your money goes…

[vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you follow our social media or attend any of our campaign rallies at your office, no doubt you have heard that your gift to our local United Way directly impacts about 60,000 individuals in Smith County each year! Since the population is just over 200,000 now, that is about…

Tyler Morning Telegraph (September 16, 2024) A Tyler dairy facility will soon undergo a huge expansion, officials announced Monday. Hiland Dairy Foods Co. said expansion of its Tyler operations will reinforce the company’s long-term commitment to the community and the local economy. The significant investment will add 90,000 square feet to the existing facility at…

The Dick Evans Award was presented on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, to Julie Eagle and Steve Manley for their exemplary service on the allocations committee. The award, established in 2004 in honor of Floyd Richard “Dick” Evans, is given annually to a member of United Way’s Agency Relations committee who best exemplifies the dedication and…