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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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
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Dollars for College
Expands access to affordable, long-term college savings accounts for low- and moderate-income families.
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Help Me Grow NTX
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North Texas Healthcare Collaborative
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Summer Meals Program
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Pathways to Work
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