Contribute to Dollars for College
Research shows that low- to moderate-income children with even a small amount of college savings are three times more likely to attend college and four times more likely to graduate.
With a contribution to Dollars for College, you can help a local student achieve their dreams of attending and completing college—key education milestones that lead to improved financial security and greater overall health.
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Invest in a
Student’s Future
Each $50 contribution seeds a new account for a local student, opening the door to college success, better job opportunities and greater economic mobility. Join us in our goal of opening 500 new savings accounts this year.
About Dollars for College
Dollars for College is a partnership with Communities Foundation of Texas that works to expand access to affordable, long-term college savings accounts for low- and moderate-income families. The program seeds college savings accounts, helping put students on a path to college attendance and completion.
Dollars for College is a partnership between
Communities Foundation of Texas • Lancaster Independent School District • Richardson Independent School District • RAISE Texas • United Way of Metropolitan Dallas
And enjoys the support of these generous sponsors:
Boone Family Foundation • Brennan Financial Services • W.W. Caruth, Jr. Fund at Communities Foundation of Texas • Lancaster ISD • Meadows Foundation • Social Venture Partners Dallas • United Way of Metropolitan Dallas • Wells Fargo
Explore Our Other Programs
We create, lead and invest in initiatives that improve access to education, income and health.
Character Playbook
Encourages students to build values and character with the support and involvement of NFL players and representatives.
Dollars for College
Expands access to affordable, long-term college savings accounts for low- and moderate-income families.
Healthcare Navigators
Supports North Texans who are looking for health insurance through the Marketplace, Medicaid or CHIP.
Help Me Grow NTX
A free family support line that promotes child development by connecting North Texas families with community-based resources.
Homelessness Prevention
Supports North Texans who are at risk of eviction to ensure more families can stay in their homes.
Healthy Outcomes through Prevention & Early Support (HOPES)
A parenting education program that empowers parents to create homes where children can thrive.
North Texas Healthcare Collaborative
Provides short-term financial assistance to North Texans who lost their employer-sponsored health care coverage during COVID-19.
North Texas Summer & Supper Council
Supports community organizations that provide nutritious meals to children during the summer.
Once Upon a Month™
Delivers age-appropriate children’s books every month to stimulate curiosity, language development and learning skills.
Pathways to Economic Mobility
Provides families with tools and information to increase savings, improve credit scores, reduce debt and avoid predatory loans.