During November’s Election, Dallas County Residents Will Vote on a Homelessness Solutions Funding Measure—But Not on Childcare Expansion
This month the Dallas County Commissioners Court made several important decisions that will affect voters’ November 3 ballot. The court opted to place a homele…
Introducing the 2027 Social Innovation Accelerator Cohort
At United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, we believe some of the most transformative solutions to our region’s biggest challenges begin with local innovators…
New Research Shows that Hunger Has Increased 35% in North Texas
Hunger has been a growing problem in North Texas over the last several years—even before recent legislation ended SNAP benefits for more than half a million Te…
Together, We’re Setting Local Students and Teachers Up for Success
As students and teachers prepare for a new school year, United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, volunteers and community partners came together to make sure two Dal…
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, One Year Later: What It Means for North Texans
About 550,000 fewer Texans receive SNAP benefits than a year ago—a 16% drop—and more than half of the people losing food assistance are children, according to…
Where North Texas Families Can Find Free School Supplies and Other Back-to-School Resources
Back-to-school time in North Texas can be an equal mix of excitement and stress, for parents and children alike. For families on a tight budget, a new school…
Rising Costs Are Forcing North Texas Families to Make Impossible Choices
The rising cost of living in North Texas is forcing families to make impossible tradeoffs as they balance necessities like feeding their kids, filling the gas …
Affordable Childcare Is Vital for Economic Success in North Texas
In North Texas, economic opportunity depends on whether families can work. And for thousands of parents in North Texas, the ability to work comes down to one t…