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Vote for a Brighter Future for North Texas During Elections on May 4 and 28

This is a big election year, and we’re not just talking about November. Did you know there are two important elections in May that will directly impact North…

A Video Guide to Filing a Childcare Facility Property Tax Exemption

The City of Dallas and Dallas County recently approved a 100% tax break for childcare facilities serving low-income families—a move that will make childcare …

North Texas Leads the State in Child Abuse. Together, We Can Prevent It.

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, an opportunity to call attention to the tens of thousands of incidents of child abuse reported every year in …

Using Advocacy to Create Greater Community Impact

On Thursday, Feb. 15, leaders from across North Texas’ nonprofit sector joined United Way of Metropolitan Dallas for Advocacy for Greater Community Impact, a…

Your Guide to the March 5 Election

It’s that time again: Election Day is fast approaching. This year’s primary and general elections could have a significant impact on North Texas, as our elec…

Affordable Connectivity Program Significantly Expands Broadband Access

At United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, we’re raising awareness about the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), a valuable initiative that has expanded high-s…

A Vote for Proposition 2 Supports Quality Childcare in North Texas

As you head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 7 or vote early now through Nov. 3, you’ll find 14 proposed constitutional amendments on the ballot, including Prop…

6 Ways the Passage of Proposition 8 Would Benefit North Texas

This year’s general election, held Tuesday, Nov. 7, includes an important proposed amendment—Proposition 8—which would change Texas’ constitution to expand b…