Income
Financial stability shapes lives. It impacts nearly every part of a person’s life, including education and health, enabling a family to plan for the future, access quality healthcare and support their children’s success in school. We lead and invest in programs that ensure our North Texas neighbors can get and keep better jobs, reduce debt and build their savings.
Our Key Income Goal
Increase by 20% the number of North Texas young adults who earn a living wage by 2030, adding nearly $800M in wages per year to the local economy.
Our Income Programs
Dollars for College
Expands access to affordable, long-term college savings accounts for low- and moderate-income families.
Community Financial Stability
Provides families with tools and information to increase savings, improve credit scores, reduce debt and avoid predatory loans.
Pathways to Work
Creates innovative solutions for moving workers into good jobs and building a strong pipeline of skilled employees.
Ruth Sharp Altshuler Basic Needs Fund
Provides funding for our annual basic needs grants, allowing us to support North Texans in times of crisis.
Women’s Workforce Initiative
Provides women with social support and training so they can secure work in high-growth industries.
Southern Dallas Thrives
Creates impact in Southern Dallas by providing healthy meals, quality childcare, career opportunities & resources to ensure students succeed.
Community Loan Initiative
Increases access to credit for North Texans who otherwise may turn to high-cost payday and auto title lenders.
Narrative Change for Affordable Housing
We’re changing the public narrative around housing, with a goal of increasing support of affordable and subsidized housing developments..