5k Monster Dash Run & Walk

Running with Ghouls and Goblins! The 5K Monster Dash Recap 🎃👟 Thank you to everyone who joined our Monster Dash 5K Run & Walk! 🎃👟 Your amazing energy and support made this event a hauntingly good success. We couldn’t have done it without each and every one of you! 🧡

Bethany House

https://vimeo.com/999676989 Sheltering Hope: The Impact of Your Donations At United Way of Laredo, we believe in the power of community and the transformative impact that comes from working together to support those in need. Thanks to your generous contributions, we are witnessing incredible progress in our community, particularly with our partner agency, Bethany House. Embrace More Lives and A Community United Against Homelessness Bethany House has long been a beacon of hope for the homeless in our community, offering essential services like shelter, food, and support to those facing the challenges of homelessness. This year, with your help, Bethany House has embarked on a remarkable expansion project, allowing them to serve even more individuals and families in need. The expansion includes the addition of new facilities designed to provide a safe and welcoming environment for those seeking shelter. The new courtyard, featured in the image above, is just one of the many enhancements that will make a significant difference in the lives of those who rely on Bethany House. A Community United Against Homelessness This expansion is more than just bricks and mortar; it represents the heart and soul of a community coming together to address a critical issue. Your donations to United Way have directly contributed to this growth, ensuring that Bethany House can continue to provide shelter and hope to those who need it most. Your Support Makes All the Difference As we celebrate this milestone, we are reminded of the countless lives that have been touched by your generosity. The expansion at Bethany House is just one example of how your support of United Way is creating lasting change in our community. Together, we are making a tangible difference in the fight against homelessness and helping to build a brighter future for all. Thank you for being a part of this journey and for believing in the power of community. With your continued support, we can achieve even greater things in the days ahead.

Gateway Community Health

Optimal Oral Health Starts Here: Comprehensive Dental Services for All Ages Mrs. Iris Rodriguez and her children have been clients of Gateway Community Health for many years. Preventative measures from their yearly checkups have given them optimal oral health from using services such as Teeth Cleanings, follow ups, fillings, and more. Gateway Community Health Center Dental Clinic offers a variety of dental services to both children and adults. These services include preventive services, restorative services, and limited oral surgery services. Preventive services include dental exams, radiographs, dental cleanings, oral hygiene instruction and dental sealants. Limited Services such as Restorative or Oral Surgery include dental fillings, pediatric dental crowns and routine dental extractions. Some services are provided by Center Staff in conjunction with prosthodontics and periodontal residents from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Dental Branch.

Children’s Advocacy Center

Supporting Children and Families: Empowering Healing and Hope Michelle Rubio- Children’s Adovacy Center Forensic Investigator The Children’s Advocacy Center of Laredo-Webb County is a non-profit organization that provides a wide range of services for children and non-offending families who are victims of child abuse, domestic violence and/or child witness to a crime. This child-friendly facility provides services and treatment such as community education, prevention and intervention programs, forensic interviews, therapy services, and off-site medical services. Gateway Community Health Center Dental Clinic offers a variety of dental services to both children and adults. These services include preventive services, restorative services, and limited oral surgery services. Preventive services include dental exams, radiographs, dental cleanings, oral hygiene instruction and dental sealants. Limited Services such as Restorative or Oral Surgery include dental fillings, pediatric dental crowns and routine dental extractions. Some services are provided by Center Staff in conjunction with prosthodontics and periodontal residents from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Dental Branch.

South Texas Food Bank

Feeding Hope, Building Resilience: Empowering Communities Through Nutritious Support One food bag packaged for people in need in our community Mr. Sanchez became disabled overnight due to his experience. Not being able to work as before, the South Texas Food Bank has helped Mr. Sanchez alleviate some of his financial burdens by giving food that in return can become healthy meals. The services provided by South Texas Food Bank have given Mr. Sanchez and many other people fresh food, and hot meals served daily through their program.

Ruthe B Cowl

A Journey of Healing and Hope: Empowering Individuals to Regain Mobility Jackie Rodriguez the Executive Director of Ruthe B Cowl Rehabilitation Center Nancy Guevara lost her ability to walk after a mysterious bite led her to be paralyzed in her lower body. In need of treatment, she sought out help from Ruthe B Cowl Rehabilitation Center, where they were able to provide her with the services at an affordable price to help her begin her healing journey. Ruthe B Cowl Rehabilitation Center gave her a second chance at life with the treatment and physical therapies she received that helped her achieve her goals and the capabilities to walk again.