United Way for Greater Austin brings our community together to advocate for change that affects all of us. Here’s what you need to know.
Our work in high-quality early care and education and equitable access to resources must be implemented at the policy level to bring about lasting change. That’s why we use grassroots advocacy – to make sure our efforts have lasting solutions.
As we enter the 89th Texas Legislative Session, United Way has adopted a 2025-2026 Public Policy Agenda to ensure our biggest goals are rooted in a plan for action.
Throughout the Session, we’ll be working hands-on with early educators, resource specialists, civic and coalition leaders, and nonprofit partners to voice our most pressing concerns to legislators.
Advocacy Opportunities
We are excited to share two advocacy opportunities at the Texas Capitol. At these events, we will lobby with state, city, and district representatives for their support on crucial bills that align with our goals of early care and education, and access to basic resources.
- February 26, 2025: 2025 Texas United Capitol Day
- Join us to lobby with state legislators by filling out this form. Please include United Way for Greater Austin as your United Way affiliation.
- March 6, 2025: Early Childhood Capitol Day
- Stay tuned for more details.
Through the 89th Legislative Session and beyond, you can also join us as an advocacy volunteer! As an advocacy volunteer, you can get involved in a variety of ways – like gaining education about an issue, raising public awareness about an issue, and talking to elected officials.
Have questions? Reach out to advocacy@uwatx.org.