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For information regarding food pantries and all other Erath County area resources, visit our resources page or contact us at 254-965-4429, ext #2
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For only $10.00 you could save a life!Did you know??
Home fires claim seven lives every day, but having working smoke alarms can cut the risk of death by half. Brandon Lockenour, Assistant Fire Marshal with the Stephenville Fire Department wants every home in Stephenville to have a working smoke alarm this year! That’s why the Stephenville Fire Department and Erath County United Way have joined forces to collect 500 smoke alarms as part of the "Make them work for you" national campaign. Starting October 1-31, donations can be left at either Stephenville Fire Department location, Stephenville City Hall or at the Erath County United Way office, 150 North Harbin Drive, #309. Or simply click on the QR code and donate $10.00 and we will purchase one for you. It could not be any simpler to help save a live! The Stephenville Fire Department will install free smoke alarms, help create escape plans and share fire safety information with resident of Stephenville once donations are received. 
2024 Live United Scholarship winners announcedErath County United Way is excited to announce the 2024 recipients of our Live United Scholarships. Andie Stephens (Lingleville ISD), Elizabeth Divin (Huckabay ISD) Creece Brister (Stephenville High School) and Benjamin Wood (Stephenville High School) . These Students have contributed collectively over hundreds of hours of community service for Erath County United Way as well as many other organizations and are all heavily involved within their schools.
To learn more about our winners and the Live United Scholarship, click the button below. Chamberlin Elementary students donate to Erath county united way
Chamberlin Elementary students worked very hard to raise funds for several organizations in our community.
And today Erath County United Way was honored to be one of the chosen organizations! THANK YOU… THANK YOU …. THANK YOU for all your hard work and for including ECUW! Erath County United Way launches program to help homeless population receive important mail
Receiving mail is something that most of us take for granted. But for the homeless in Erath County, the lack of a place to receive important documents can be a substantial stumbling block to getting back on their feet, which is why Erath County United Way launched a program to rectify the problem. The homeless mail program gives homeless families and individuals a designated mailing address they can list when applying for benefits such as supplementary food assistance, public assistance, disability and social security income and other vital services that require a permanent address. “The program provides an entry point for many homeless people in Erath County into the coalition’s numerous other programs and services,” ECUW executive director Lisa Scroggins told Beneath the Surface News. “Many of those who use the homeless mail program establish relationships with Erath County Community Bridges or local food pantries, which can address additional needs.” The mailbox is at Basic Needs Ministry, located at 313 North Belknap in Stephenville. take action
Jill Scott, Executive Director with HOPE, Inc. reached out to Erath County United Way with an urgent need for assistance for the Stephenville Community Pantry and Dublin Mobil Pantry.
She had been notified that a freight delivery fee would be added to the mobile pantries from TAFB to cover the rising fuel costs. This was a shock as the mobile pantries are strictly volunteer and have no source of income to cover these costs. The E.C.U.W. Board of Directors did not hesitate to assist HOPE and the mobile Pantries and funded these costs for 2 full year. This is a valuable FREE resource for anyone living in Erath County. As an example, last month 275 people / Families were served at the Stephenville Mobil Pantry and 170 at the Dublin Mobil Pantry. By supplying fresh, FREE produce, canned goods, and healthy frozen items, Stephenville Community Pantry and Dublin Mobil Pantry provide valuable meal supplementation while helping those in need in our community to help maintain their independence and dignity. These drive-through pantries are especially crucial in our community. |
ECUW 2024 EXECUTIVE
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ECUW is once again working with Tanglewood Pharmacy to provide
FREE flu shots during the Stephenville Community Pantry on October 17, from 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm., located at the First Baptist Church in Stephenville. The Stephenville School Supply Project has the support of ECUW and ECCB, which is pleased to sponsor it. About 650 backpacks filled with necessary school materials were packed and distributed as part of this effort for students in the Stephenville Independent School District.
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Applications to become a 2025 Partner Agency are now available.