United Way of South Texas 1200 E. Hackberry, Suite F P.O. Box 187 McAllen, Texas 78501 - Phone (956) 686-6331 / Fax (956) 686-8430

Community Partners

2010 Agencies

American Red Cross
956-787-7851

A humanitarian volunteer organization that provides disaster relief, assistance, 24 hour emergency communications, and lifesaving training in First Aid, CPR, swimming, Life guarding and HIV/AIDS education.

Boy Scouts of America, Rio Grande Council
956-423-0250

Provides members with the opportunity to learn new skills in the outdoors, experience the responsibility of leadership, and participate in community service and develop self-respect.

Boys & Girls Club of Alamo/San Juan
956-782-5437

The organization provides youth development programs to youth ages 5-17, which enable them to feel a sense of belonging, usefulness, influence and competence.

Boys & Girls Club of Donna
956-464-6674

The Club serves primarily disadvantaged youth providing the programs needed to build competencies and provide youth the opportunity to become positive successful adults.

Boys & Girls Club of Edinburg
956-383-2582

Serving youths for 28 years, these youth development agency serving youth ages 6-18 years old; helps youth develop skills necessary to become productive citizens.

Boys & Girls Club of McAllen
956-682-5791

Youth development agency dedicated to providing programs, which engage young people in activities that enable them to develop self-esteem and to reach their full potential.

Boys & Girls Club of Mission
956-585-3606

Provides diversified programs and services that promote and enhance the development of boys & girls with a special focus on the disadvantaged.

Boys & Girls Club of Pharr
956-781-5160

To enhance the development of our youth by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness and belonging as well as providing the community with pride and self-esteem.

Boys & Girls Club of Weslaco
956-968-2504

Provides youth with an environment that is conductive to positive learning. With our help, they will become productive citizens.

CASA of Hidalgo County
956-381-0346

Advocates for the best interest of children in state custody. Provide quality volunteer representation, seek a safe, stable and permanent home for children.

Children’s Advocacy Center of Hidalgo County
956-287-9754

A safe place where law enforcement, prosecutors and child protective services case workers can investigate child abuse without subjecting young victims to repeated interviews and re-victimization.

Community Council of the RGV
“211″

Non-profit agency that offers a centralized, comprehensive, cross-category set of resources to individuals and service agencies in Starr, Hidalgo, Cameron and Willacy Counties.

Consumer Credit Counseling Service
956-428-0072

Free budget/debt/housing counseling, debt management program, consumer education and information, debt crisis assistance. Five area offices, telephone counseling available, call for appointment.

Girl Scouts, Greater S. TX Council
956-425-2388

An informal educational program designed to help girls develop self-potential, relate to others, develop values and contribute to society.

Goodwill Industries of South Texas
956-702-4405

Provides job training to people with disabilities or other barriers to employment to help them get and hold a job in the community.

Hidalgo Youth Center
956-843-9762

Promote and provide youth of Hidalgo and surrounding areas a valuable opportunity to enhance confidence, strengthen social/communicative skills, develop positive awareness, acquire knowledge and maintain civic pride in our community.

McAllen Literacy Center
956-686-5541

Volunteers teach adults basic English verbal, reading and writing skills necessary to successfully meet challenges in daily life & to more fully participate in society.

Mercedes Recreation Center
956-565-3033

Work to help youth ages 6-18, by providing programs in education, citizenship, leadership and physical recreation. Prepare children for the future.

Palmer Drug Abuse Program
956-687-7714

Provides free, confidential counseling, support groups and supervised activities to youth, young adults and their families affected by the abuse of alcohol or other drugs.

Serving Children & Adolescents in Need (SCAN)
956-716-1795

To prevent and reduce drug, alcohol and tobacco use and abuse among youth in at risk situations that live in Starr County.

Silver Ribbon Community Partners
956-682-1301

Raises education and awareness about the elder abuse and neglect in the RGV. Provides services to victims of abuse and neglect by providing emergency food, walkers, hospital style beds and any other necessary items.

Starr Co. Victims of Domestic Violence Assistance
956-487-8629

Addresses community awareness of domestic violence through information/referral, counseling, legal assistance, victim advocacy and court accompaniment.

Su Casa De Esperanza
956-781-0276

Teaches discipline, nutrition, healthcare, parenting skills, leadership development, family values and basic job skills to families in Las Milpas and Progreso.

The Salvation Army
956-682-1468

Meeting individual family needs providing emergency food, clothing, shelter, transportation, homeless, prevention character building, counseling, case management, life skills programs education referrals.

Women Together Foundation
956-630-4878

A non-profit organization providing shelter and crisis intervention for battered women and their children. Also offer a sexual assault counseling program.

About Us

Our Mission

Is to provide leadership and resources that make a measurable positive difference in people's lives.

Our Vision

We will build and promote partnerships that maximize resources through a coordinated effort that unites the people of Hidalgo and Starr counties.
We will nurture, embrace, and involve our supporters in promoting a shared vision and achieving the expected outcomes.