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A $100 Million Bet on Affordable Housing in Dallas
Why This Matters for Dallas
For Community Leaders: A coordinated regional approach to fragmented housing efforts
For Policy Makers: Comprehensive framework addressing policy, production, and preservation
For Developers: Access to capital and innovative construction approaches that reduce costs
For Workers: Focus on "missing middle" and workforce housing for those earning 50-80% AMI
For Dallas' Future: Addressing a projected 76,000 unit shortfall by 2035
Funding Narrative Change
Who gets to tell the story of your community? For too long, outside voices have shaped narratives about Black and Brown neighborhoods. But a new wave of grassroots organizations is taking back the pen—and the camera, the podcast mic, and the social media account—to tell their own stories and drive real change.
Why This Matters for Organizers
Stories Drive Change: Narrative power is as important as economic or political power
Tools Are Accessible: You do not need Hollywood budgets—TikTok, podcasts, and community theater work
Community Expertise: Those closest to the problems are best positioned to tell the stories
Proven Strategies: Case studies show what works across different communities
Funder Interest: Philanthropy is increasingly supporting narrative change work
Fresno is building an economy that works for everyone
Three hundred Fresnans came together with a big vision—to build an economy that creates opportunity for everyone. Five years later, the results speak for themselves. Fresno DRIVE shows what is possible when communities lead, when neighbors organize, and when everyone has a seat at the table.
Why This Matters for Organizers
Proof of Concept: Community-led initiatives can move the needle on national rankings
Replicable Model: Multi-billion dollar community-led investment plan created by residents
Infrastructure Focus: Neighborhood Hubs build relationships, trust, and collective power
Long-Term Vision: Five-year timeline shows sustained commitment produces results
Systems Change: Addressing root causes of poverty, not just symptoms
Episode 1: Reclaiming Civic Culture
The Beacon Project launches its first podcast with Eric Liu, CEO of Citizen University. This conversation explores why citizenship matters now, what civic culture really means, and how communities can rebuild connection in times of division.
Across the Political Divide, Parents Sound the Alarm on Kids’ Online Safety
In a rare moment of agreement across party lines, parents from all political backgrounds share deep concern about the impact of social media and smartphones on their children. This is not a left issue or a right issue. This is a parent issue.
Why This Matters for Your Community
For Parents: You are not alone in your concerns. Data showing overwhelming consensus across political lines
For Schools: Evidence supporting phone-free policies that most parents actually want
For Policy Makers: Rare bipartisan issue where Americans agree on the need for action
For Tech Companies: Clear signal that parents want better protections for kids online
For Communities: A unifying issue that can bring people together across differences
Hurricane Beryl: Recovery One Year Later
Who is having the hardest time:
Families making less than $25,000 per year
Only 1 in 3 low-income families say they have fully recovered
People who couldn't afford to make all the repairs they needed
Families who lost food, wages, and had to pay for emergency costs
Compare this to higher-income families:
8 out of 10 families making over $100,000 say they have fully recovered
They were more likely to have savings to pay for repairs
They were more likely to have insurance that covered damage
5 Texas Issues Everyone Ignores—But Shouldn’t
How to Make Your Voice Heard
Find Your Representatives: Visit Texas Legislature Online to find who represents you
Email the Bill Sponsors: Use the sponsor emails in each issue below to share your experience
Contact Your Local Officials: Reach out to your state senator and representative about what matters to you
Share This Article: Help others learn about the issues that quietly shape our lives
Focus on Your Experience: Personal stories about how these issues affect your family, business, or community are powerful
Why This Matters
The loudest political fights are about identity and culture
Polling shows Texans already agree on practical issues like energy and healthcare
These "boring" problems are where surprising alliances form
Boring issues are where trust can be rebuilt across political divides
This is where politics can actually make everyday life better
Introducing Potentialism
Why This Matters
For the Exhausted Majority: A vision that transcends left-right polarization and offers practical hope
For Educators: A framework that recognizes both individual potential and structural barriers
For Policy Makers: Cross-partisan appeal with 80% agreement across political parties
For Community Leaders: A shared language for building civic culture beyond divisiveness
For America's Future: A roadmap for reimagining democracy in the 21st century
Working to tackle loneliness
Why This Matters for Houston
For Community Leaders: Data-driven insights to design programs that address social isolation in vulnerable populations
For Policy Makers: Evidence that connectedness is a stronger predictor of well-being than traditional demographic factors
For Nonprofits: A call to collaborate across sectors rather than working in isolation
For Faith Leaders: Recognition of your role as trusted voices at the center of belonging experiences
For Houston's Future: A roadmap to become a city known not just for diversity, but for genuine connection