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Go In-Depth on Our Legislative Priorities: Payday Loans
Throughout Texas, cities have adopted local ordinances to limit the harmful impact of payday and auto-title loans. During the 2023 Texas legislative session,…
Go In-Depth on Our Legislative Priorities: Eviction Sealing
Eviction is the leading cause of homelessness, and just one eviction filing can cause housing insecurity for up to seven years. During the current Texas legi…
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. Wh…
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 Metropoli…
Free Tax Services Save North Texans Millions Every Year
Preparing and filing a tax return can be time consuming, confusing and expensive. At United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, we offer free tax prep services to si…
By Supporting STEM Education, We Can All Help Build the Workforce of the Future
STEM—which stands for science, technology, engineering and math—has become an important focus of many school districts across North Texas. STEM programming i…
Job Training
United Way of Metropolitan Dallas and our partners offer job training for those who are interested in gaining skills or certifications or starting a new career.
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 thi…