About RAISE Texas
Who We Are
As a statewide coalition of nonprofits, financial institutions, public agencies, colleges and universities, and community leaders, RAISE Texas is proud to be a national innovator of asset-building policies, programs and services for low- and moderate-income Texans.
RAISE Texas provides resources, training and technical expertise to help community leaders and organizations build and expand asset-building opportunities across Texas.
Is your organization interested in starting or expanding asset-building activities in your community? RAISE Texas can help. Contact us to get started today.
We hope you will also join RAISE Texas. Our coalition is building financial success across Texas. Become a member today.
Our Mission
Our Partners
RAISE Texas is a statewide coalition of organizations, including nonprofits, financial institutions, foundations, colleges, universities and public agencies, as well as financial coaches and counselors, community health workers, social workers and community leaders, all united around the common goal of improving financial health and asset building for low and moderate income Texans.
Our Approach
Our vision for improving financial security in Texas starts with understanding the reality that too many Texans work hard every day to provide for their families but can barely make ends meet. We acknowledge the pervasive systemic racism that has exacerbated the racial wealth divide and left families to struggle financially through no fault of their own.
Within this framework, RAISE Texas is focused on providing the tools, resources and support to help Texans overcome the many barriers to becoming financially resilient, while also addressing the systems and policies that keep Texans from getting ahead, building assets and achieving economic mobility.
How We Work
We equip, innovate and advocate to reduce racial wealth disparities, remove barriers and build opportunities for Texans to have financial security and economic mobility.
History
Since 2002, a coalition of organizations and individuals have come together formally to help our neighbors save money, build wealth, and achieve financial stability. What began as the Texas IDA Network, supporting Individual Development Account (IDA) programs, has grown into the Texas Asset Building Coalition (TABC), reflecting the diverse range of programs our members now offer.
In 2005, we launched our first statewide summit, RAISE Texas, which brought together leaders from across the state to develop actionable recommendations for policies and programs that would support Texas residents – particularly those living in low-income and under-served communities. These efforts were followed by regional meetings to ensure community input shaped our action agenda.
By 2007, the coalition had grown stronger, formally establishing RAISE Texas—a statewide network of nonprofits, corporations, public institutions, and individuals all dedicated to increasing Texans’ financial security. In 2008, we made history as the first independent 501(c)(3) asset-building coalition in the country, solidifying our leadership in the field. And every day since, RAISE Texas members bring our name to life by providing Resources, Assets, Investments, Savings, and Education for all Texans.
Today, we continue to work together to create lasting change, helping Texans build a foundation for financial success and stability.
