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.
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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
The Denton County Workforce Success Leadership Team collaborates on financial solutions to promote economic security for every individual.
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 no comfortable in this digital age. To help close the digital divide, we are partnering with Connected Nation to host free bilingual Digital Literacy classes.
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 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.
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.
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United Way-funded agencies in Denton County working in this area include:
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