United Ways of Texas

TX state association for local United Ways. Together we work to impact the Lone Star State for the better. #liveunited #texasunited

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Data of the Day: In Texas, the cost of basics for a family of four was $74,652 in 2023 – but many essential workers earned far less.

A personal care aide and a stock worker/order filler – two of the state’s most common jobs – both working full-time, brought in a combined $58,100. That’s $16,552 short of what’s needed just to get by.

Let’s work together to make sure that paychecks add up for ALICE and for all families. 

See the numbers in our latest Report, The #StateOfALICE in Texas: https://t.co/PSqBrHDet6

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Together, we can change the narrative and ensure that *all* households have better choices than this. Dig into our newest Report, The #StateOfALICE in Texas: https://t.co/fUoVXsxdkb

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Data of the Day: In 2023, 42% of Texas households struggled to make ends meet—13% lived in poverty and 29% were ALICE, earning above the poverty line but below the cost of living. That means 21 out of every 50 households faced tough choices, food or medicine, rent or childcare.

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@ITCaucus @VoteGiovanni @GaryVanDeaver @TrentAshbyTX @AngelaPaxtonTX @AngieChenButton @BucyForTexas @DavidCookTexas A huge thank you to Rep. @BucyForTexas for championing HB 2473 aimed at implementing technology improvements to our statewide information & referral system, 211 Texas!!

[IT Caucus @ITCaucus]

Last week, the IT Caucus Policy Committee met and unaimously endorsed 9 bipartisan bills.

Thanks to our Caucus Members @VoteGiovanni, @GaryVanDeaver, @TrentAshbyTX, @AngelaPaxtonTX, @AngieChenButton, @BucyForTexas, & @DavidCookTexas for authoring these important bills! #txlege

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Many thanks to Rep. @CarolineForTX for sponsoring our resolution, your support of community organizations, & recognizing 20 years of 211 Texas!

[Caroline Harris Davila State Representative @CarolineForTX]

Congratulations to Texas @UnitedWay as they celebrate 20 years of 2-1-1 Texas, their statewide information and referral service connecting community and nonprofits.
It was an honor to recognize this organization for its contributions to the Great State of Texas.
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We're excited to share our 2023 policy agenda with #txlege offices & advocate for policies that lift up all Texas communities! #txunited #uwadvocate

Review our policy priorities: https://t.co/7bimrJrM2u

[Ginger Lerner-Wren @JudgeWren]

How to get help and stay safe after a hurricane or devastating storm ⁦@UnitedWayFL⁩ ⁦@NAMIFlorida⁩ ⁦@TheFloridaStat1⁩ ⁦@RepHunschofsky⁩ ⁦⁦@988Lifeline⁩ ⁦⁦@namihills⁩ @⁦⁦NamiPinellas⁩ ⁦⁦@211tbc⁩ https://t.co/TJdQJiqEsG

[Veterans Health @VeteransHealth]

VA Hurricane Ian help —
• Phone: 800-MyVA-411 (800-698-2411) Press 0
• VA facility status: https://t.co/Zn8tvPYhC3
• Veterans Crisis Line — Dial 988 Press 1
• Benefits — 1-800-827-1000
• Homeless — 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838)
• Vet Center — 1-877-927-8387

[Texas Nonprofit Strong @NonprofitStrong]

Texas Nonprofit Strong is now live at https://t.co/DQhDXlo0V9! @onestarfdn and @UWTexas have created this online space for nonprofits across the state to learn, connect, and advocate for our sector. Stay tuned as we continue to build out this platform with resources!

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No family should lose their food benefits because of inflation. Thank you to @CesarJBlanco for drawing attention to the outdated SNAP vehicle asset test & what the #txlege should do about it. #UWAdvocate

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Texas policymakers must address each of the key elements of child care workforce quality: education, professional development, and compensation. We encourage the #txlege to take further action on the #ECE infrastructure this coming session https://t.co/dXT58UPtR2

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We’re on the Hill today to ask Congress to support children and their families, and make the enhanced #CTC permanent #childtaxcredits #UWAdvocate

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If you're experiencing distress related to the tragic shootings in #Uvalde, you're not alone: The national Disaster @Distressline (call or text 1-800-985-5990; press "2" for Spanish) offers 24/7, confidential crisis & emotional support. Learn more @ https://t.co/9bku8o40Gc #Texas

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Our hearts and prayers are with the families affected by the tragedy in Uvalde.

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We are thrilled to announce the hiring of our new President and CEO, Tiffany Patterson! Tiffany joins UWT after spending 26 years with the YMCA. Now she brings her skills and experience to UWT. Please join us in welcoming Tiffany to the United Way network!
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211 is a critical part of United Way’s fight for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in our communities. On National 211 Day, we recognize the impact of the 211 Texas network.

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211 Texas is the lifeline for help – every day 211 connects Texans to many kinds of community and faith-based resources.

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211 data help brings community needs into focus & can inform important decisions made by local & state policymakers. Visit https://t.co/Wo7FHGExLz to get real-time, searchable data on local needs.