Working full time shouldn’t mean falling behind. But in Tarrant County, almost 1 in 3 households still can’t afford the basics. In 2023, 31% of local families were walking a financial tightrope. They earned too much to qualify for assistance but not enough to cover essentials like rent, child care or health care. These are our neighbors. They are considered ALICE: Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. Every day, they face choices no one should have to make: food or medicine, rent or child care. UWTC is taking action. We help connect working families with job training, financial coaching, benefits assistance and emergency support so they can move from just getting by to building long-term stability. Explore the latest report from United For ALICE, The State of ALICE in Texas: unitedforalice.org/texas #UWTarrant #GetUnited #StateOfALICE (fb)

Pickleball, purpose and new people — what more could you want on a Thursday night? Join Emerging Leaders United at Chicken N Pickle Grand Prairie on Thursday, May 22, at 5 p.m. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just learning what a dink shot is, you’ll fit right in. Emerging Leaders United is a group of local professionals with a passion for volunteering and giving back to the community. This event is a perfect way to connect with like-minded peers and learn how you can make a meaningful impact in Tarrant County. Come for the fun. Stay for the connections. Leave knowing you helped serve up something great. Thursday, May 22 | 5–7:30 p.m. Chicken N Pickle Grand Prairie 2965 State Hwy. 161, Grand Prairie, TX 75052 Register here: https://bit.ly/3GC8PhH #UWTarrant #GetUnited #EmergingLeaders (fb)