Advocacy

Through programs and resources, we can build a stronger community. Lubbock Area United Way consistently works with others and builds close bonds to find and address needs through strategies that mobilize available resources.

About

2025 Public Policy AGenda

Lubbock Area United Way advocates for smart public policy at the local, state, and federal levels. As part of the broader United Way network, we play a vital role in advancing opportunity and strengthening democracy, as well as in mobilizing the caring power of communities for the common good. With deep roots in our community — and an understanding of what households need most to thrive — Lubbock Area United Way has a strong voice with policymakers who are shaping our laws, policies, and governmental systems.

We advocate for opportunities for systemic change through policies enhancing youth opportunity, financial stability, healthy communities, and community resiliency.

Curent Legislative Priorities

We want our community to thrive. Learn more about the needs we plan to address in 2025.

Federal Priorities

Support for the HELP Act of 2025

Accessible to 99% of the U.S. population, 211 is the FCC-designated 3-digit dialing code that connects individuals to a free, confidential service for information and referrals to a wide range of social service programs and resources from state and local governments, the federal government, local nonprofits, and faith-based organizations. The Human Services Emergency Logistics Program (HELP) Act, would strengthen the 211 network.

Invest in Child Care and Early Learning Programs

The Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) provides federal funding to states for child care subsidies for low-income families with children under the age of 13. Most of this funding goes to families with children under the age of five, so parents can work or attend school. Head Start and Early Head Start are federal programs that provide comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, and parent engagement services to children from low-income families.

State Priorities

During the 89^th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature, we worked along with United Ways of Texas to advocate for working families and Texas nonprofits. Thanks to our collective effort, the Legislature approved an additional $100 million annually for child care services, moving approximately 10,000 Texas children off the child care subsidy waitlist. Learn more about our policy priorities during the Legislative Session in United Ways of Texas’s recap report.

Your Representatives

City Of Lubbock
Mayor Mark McBrayer
Mayor Pro Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia, District 1
Gordon Harris, District 2
David Glasheen, District 3
Brayden Rose, District 4
Dr. Jennifer Wilson, District 5
Tim Collins, District 6

Reports & Data

Making a Positive Difference In The Lubbock Area

By striving to improve our programs, we continue to support thousands of people in our community through educational, healthcare, safety, and financial resources. Learn how we have positively changed lives in the Lubbock Area through our programs and funding.

Initiatives that Make An Impact.