Field 06 · Our work

Community Development

Stronger communities grow through inclusion, partnership and the opportunity to contribute.

Hands working together with soil and young plants
Illustrative photograph · Sandie Clarke / Unsplash

Relationships that strengthen a community

This field brings together community outreach, volunteer engagement, local partnerships and collaborative responses to shared needs.

Listening is part of the work

We seek to understand barriers as people experience them, then build relationships that connect resources, knowledge and opportunity.

OUR POINTS OF LIGHT

Purpose made practical.

Programs, initiatives and outreach within this field. Explore the focus and availability of each.

Inclusive Community Outreach

Outreach that recognizes the distinct needs of underserved and historically marginalized individuals and families.

Partnerships in development

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Community Partnerships

Collaboration among nonprofit, healthcare, educational, governmental, faith and business organizations.

Expressions of interest welcome

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Volunteer & Civic Engagement

Opportunities for people to contribute their time, experience and local knowledge.

Roles subject to readiness

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Community Needs & Neighborhood Renewal

Community assessments and potential neighborhood initiatives guided by local priorities.

Program development

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Benefits Access & Enrollment

Texas Medicaid, emergency Medicaid, SNAP, disability applications, renewals and follow-up.

Assistance & resources

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Citizenship & Immigration Access

Bilingual administrative application support, citizenship preparation and fee-waiver assistance.

Assistance & resources

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Benefits Denials & Next Steps

Administrative navigation and qualified referral resources for Social Security disability, Medicaid and VA denials.

Assistance & resources

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GO A LITTLE FURTHER

Useful resources.

Information from independent organizations. Links do not imply a TCF partnership; each provider sets its own requirements.