Public Policy

The Public Policy Committee plays a vital role in the community by serving as a link between non-profit organizations and government.

Members of the Public Policy Committee serve to communicate, inform and educate elected and appointed government officials at the local, state and federal levels about issues related to Lubbock Area United Way's mission.

To follow what is going on in the Texas Legislature, please link to the United Ways of Texas facebook. The Lubbock Area United focuses its advocacy in the areas of Education including early childhood, graduation rates and adult literacy.  Other focus areas include: health and income.

2010-2011 Legislative highlights:

• September 2011- held Legislative Forum with all candidates for office
• Participated in regular Legislative conference calls with United Ways of Texas
• With Lubbock Chamber of Commerce  sent joint letter to elected officials about Texas budget crisis and the effect of cuts to the local community
• Ongoing assessment with Partner Agencies on budget cuts
• Participated in United Ways of Texas Legislative Briefing and Planning

The Lubbock Area United Way looks forward to working with all of the West Texas elected officials  on issues that affect our region.  We are particularly interested in working together in the areas of Pre K education, child abuse and neglect, dropout prevention programs, mental health services, and child and adult health programs.