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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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.
