Friends and Family,
What a privilege it is to serve as your Chair or Chairwoman (whichever you prefer) this year for the United Way of Southern Cameron County! From the moment I got involved, I fell in love with our mission and have been blessed to work alongside incredible people who genuinely care about making our community better. For over 65 years, we've been strengthening this area, and I'm excited to continue that work with all of you.
At United Way, we know that community challenges are all connected. That's why we bring people and resources together to build resilient healthy communities, expand youth opportunities, and ensure financial security for every family.
Looking back at this past year, I'm so proud of what we've accomplished together. Our VITA program helped families claim over $4 million in Earned Income Tax Credits thanks to our amazing IRS-certified volunteers - that's real money going back into real pockets!
During the holidays, our Snack Pack program provided over 600 bags of nutritious food to kids who might have otherwise gone without meals during their school break. And our Heroes and Helpers partnership with Target, Brownsville Police Department, and US Customs created pure magic when 40 local children went shopping with community heroes for an unforgettable holiday experience.
But there's still important work ahead. Here's how you can make a difference:
- Help us understand what our community needs most
- Volunteer your time and talents
- Support our mission financially (every dollar stays local!)
- Share your creative ideas with us
Together, we can build a future where everyone in southern Cameron County has what they need to thrive. When we work together, there's nothing we can't accomplish.
Robin Cowen
Board Chair, United Way of Southern Cameron County