The Perot Foundation, established by the late Ross Perot and his wife, Margot, is donating $15 million to the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas — the largest...
Goodr employee Gabriela Lopez, left, hands bags of food to Rocky Munoz, center, and his friend Roberto Rodriguez, right, as hundreds of families received a weeks worth of free groceries during a pop-up market and drive-thru event outside at the East Dallas Church of Christ parking lot in April in Dallas. A partnership with the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas' Southern Dallas Thrives initiative and Goodr, among other organizations, handed out hundreds of food items.
Margot Perot called Sampson in September with news that her family was making the historic donation in three installments. “She said, ‘I have the pleasure of telling you that we’re giving United Way of Metropolitan Dallas $15 million,’ ” Sampson recalled.“Margot knew we needed $15 million to accelerate impact with our 144 community program partners,” Sampson said.
“The Perot name is synonymous with selfless community advocacy, tireless support for the betterment of humanity and a deep and abiding love for North Texas,” Sampson said.“Our family has valued and supported the mission of United Way for more than 50 years,” said Carolyn Perot Rathjen, vice president and executive director of the Perot Foundation. “This investment is a testament to the meaningful impact United Way and its trusted network of community impact partners create.
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