113 W. Pecan Blvd., McAllen, TX 78501-9584 | Phone (956) 686-6331

Facebook Instagram Linkedin

Calendar of Events

Board of Directors

Why Give to United Way

Why Give

to United Way

The United Way Fund Distribution Process is a joint effort of the Board, Staff,Volunteers and Agencies, who work to solve issues related to Health, Financial Stability, Education and Safety Net.

The Fund Distribution Process gives community representatives the opportunity to learn about the agencies that they support through their United Way dollars.

They make recommendations on corrective action plans and funding levels.

The process uniquely makes United Way of South Texas and our Partners Extraordinarily Accountable.

Fund Distribution Process

Eligible Social Service Agencies, which address issues related to Healthy Community, Youth Opportunity, Financial Security, and Community Resiliency, may apply for consideration.

Some of the information they must provide includes:

  1. Proof of services to residents in Hidalgo and/or Starr Counties
  2. Financial Accountability Reports
  3. List of Active Board Members
  4. Summary of ProgramsOutcome Measurements of Each Program 

Volunteers from financial institutions are recruited to serve on the Fund Distribution Audit Committee.

Volunteers meet with the CEOs and Financial Committees of United Way agencies to review financial documents. Volunteers do not review financial documents of any agencies with whom they have a conflict of interest.

Volunteers prepare final recommendations for the agencies by expressing and/or writing suggestions at the end of the visits.

The following companies provided volunteers for this important role:

  • Burton, McCumber & Longoria, LLP
  • Frost Bank
  • H-E-B
  • IBC Bank
  • Rally Credit Union
  • Starr County

Volunteers from supporting school districts, corporations, and state agencies are recruited to serve on the Fund Distribution Outcomes Committee. They validate the agencies programs and their impact on their targeted population.

 

The following companies provided volunteers for this important role:

  • Burton, McCumber & Longoria, LLP
  • Frost Bank
  • H-E-B
  • IBC Bank
  • Mission C.I.S.D.
  • Nuestra Clinica De Valle
  • PlainsCapital
  • Rally Credit Union
  • Reserva Coffee Roasters
  • South Texas College
  • South Texas Federal Credit Union
  • Walmart

Volunteers from supporting school districts, corporations, federal, and state agencies are recruited to serve on the Fund Distribution Panel. The agency site visit is a major event in the Fund Distribution Process.  It is the one time that the panel meets with agency representatives for the purpose of viewing the agency’s programs and facilities and discussing its funding request.

 

The following companies provided volunteers for this important role:

  • Burton, McCumber & Longoria, LLP
  • Frost Bank
  • H-E-B
  • IBC Bank
  • Mission C.I.S.D.
  • Nuestra Clinica De Valle
  • PlainsCapital
  • Rally Credit Union
  • Reserva Coffee Roasters
  • South Texas College
  • South Texas Federal Credit Union
  • Walmart

The United Way of South Texas Board of Directors reviews and approves recommendations made by volunteers.

Board Members standing from left to right: Gerardo Paz, South Texas Federal Credit Union; J.J. Serrano, H-E-B; Cyndy Ramos, Rally Credit Union; Annette Garcia, Region One ESC Retiree; Blanca Villalobos, IBC Bank; Lilly Lopez-Killelea, UW President; Cris Moncayo, Vantage Bank; Ruben Plata, City of Mission; Michelle Quiroz, Reserva Coffee Roasters; Cesar Rodriguez, City of McAllen; Larry C. Gonzalez, PlainsCapital Bank; and Edna Garcia, Security Service Federal Credit Union.

For a complete list of Board Members, click here.

Participating in the funds distribution review process has been both meaningful and rewarding.  It’s an opportunity to help guide resources toward the greatest community impact, while fostering openness and trust with our partner agencies. 

Cyndy Ramos

Rally Credit Union, UW Board Member