Hood County United Way was formed to help raise money for community agencies.
Started in 1998 by board members of Hood County Children's Charities.
First Campaign conducted in 1999.
First Allocation Committee 1999.
As a result of the first campaign in 1999, $70,000 stayed in Hood County rather than going to Tarrant County.
Almost $2,000,000 has been allocated or distributed since 1999 to community agencies.
United Way of Hood County's goal is to have 0% operating expense.
United Way of Hood County started Ruth's Place, a free health clinic for women and children.
Revamped allocation process in 2006.
Community Needs Assessment conducted in 2006 - #1 problem indicated by the community and community leaders is drug abuse.
Needs Assessment Committee on Drug Abuse formed in 2007.
In 2008 the Needs Assessment Committee on Drug Abuse made a series of 27 broad-based recommendations to be implemented.
