Advocacy
Together, We’re Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect So Kids Can Thrive
This April, as we commemorate National Child Abuse Prevention Month, we’re calling on all North Texans to learn more about the prevalence of child abuse and ne…
At United Way Day at the Capitol, Advocates Call Attention to Key Policy Issues for North Texans
At United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, one of the ways we work to improve access to education, income and health is by uniting our voices through advocacy. When…
Our 2023 Legislative Priorities at United Way of Dallas
The 88th Texas Legislature is in full swing, and lawmakers have introduced more than 4,500 bills on a staggering number of topics. At United Way of Metropolita…
Get to Know Your Legislators for 2023
This week marks an important time for advocacy at United Way of Metropolitan Dallas. The 88th Texas Legislature begins today, and together with our supporters…
Hear Policymakers’ Perspective on the 2023 Texas Legislative Session
The 88th Texas Legislature convenes on Jan. 10, 2023, and United Way of Metropolitan Dallas is gearing up for a busy 140 days of advocacy. To prepare for this…
All Eyes on Austin: Our Health Policy Pre-Briefing for the 88th Texas Legislative Session
In preparation for the 2023 Texas legislative session, which begins Jan. 10, United Way of Metropolitan Dallas recently partnered with the United Ways of Tarra…
Get Ready for Election Day with the Texas Voter Bill of Rights
We hope every North Texan will make a plan to vote in the Nov. 8 General Election (or during early voting, which begins Oct. 24). Casting your ballot for races…
Your Voting Guide for the Midterm Elections
At United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, we encourage you to spend a little time familiarizing yourself with the races and candidates in your jurisdiction, as wel…






