Financial Security

Creating a strong financial future for every generation.

Everyone deserves the opportunity to sustain a family and build financial security for the long term. That’s why we’re helping hard-working ALICE families make ends meet while connecting them with education, financial tools, and job training opportunities to empower them to create a better, more sustainable future for themselves and their loved ones.

statistic that says over 66% of single moms and over 40% of seniors over 65 live befelow the survival threshold in denton county

graphic of denton county hosueholds that classify as ALICE

You Know ALICE

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THROUGH COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS AND COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMS, WE

  • Assess our community's unique challenges in the workforce and help bridge the gap between financially-fragile ALICE households and employers by providing resources and overcoming obstacles.
  • Fund and amplify the efforts of effective economic mobility programs to help every person get on a path toward financial security.
  • Leverage donations from individuals and corporations with local, state, and federal grants to identify and address gaps in adult education and workforce upskilling so every individual and family can increase earning potential, succeed, and thrive.

Denton county workforce success leadership team logo

DENTON COUNTY WORKFORCE SUCCESS LEADERSHIP TEAM

The Denton County Workforce Success Leadership Team collaborates on financial solutions to promote economic security for every individual.

 

Dad with Child

ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) 

ALICE households earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county. Learn more about ALICE families in our community.

Veteran with family

VETERAN FINANCIAL STABILITY PROGRAM

The Veteran Financial Stability Program, supported by a grant from the Texas Veterans Commission, assists Veterans, dependents, and surviving spouses with rental assistance, mortgage assistance, utility assistance, necessary vehicle repairs, and restorative dental care.

VITA volunteer works with a couple to file their tax return

FREE TAX PREP PROGRAM - VITA

We train community volunteers to provide free tax preparation to seniors, ALICE households, and other low to moderately low-income families in Denton County.

Digital Literacy Class

DIGITAL LITERACY INITIATIVE

Digital literacy is essential in today's world where technology plays a critical role in education, employment, and health. But, many in our community are not comfortable in this digital age. To help close the digital divide, we are partnering with Connected Nation to host free bilingual Digital Literacy classes.

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United Way-funded agencies in Denton County working in this area include:

 

Metrocrest Services     Our Daily Bread     SPAN/Meals on Wheels logo     The Salvation Army

 

See complete list of agencies supported by donations to United Way of Denton County >