About Us

At Dallas Area Interfaith, we believe in the power of working together for the common good. We bring together diverse congregations, schools, nonprofits and unions so that ordinary people have a powerful voice in the decisions that affect their lives and communities.  We foster public relationships and teach people how to become leaders, developing the courage and skills to fight effectively in the public arena.

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Institutions

Institutions

We welcome congregations, non-profits, schools, unions and other community institutions as the building blocks of our democracy.

Relationships

Relationships

We build relationships that cross lines of race, ethnicity, religion and socioeconomic status.

Leadership

Leadership

We identify and develop non-traditional leaders within and across our institutions and prepare them for effective participation in public life.

Ownership

Ownership

Membership dues give institutional members ownership of the organizing process and the ability to act on their values and interests.

Action

Action

After identifying potential issues, we build capacity so leaders can research, develop solutions and build the political will for change.

Institutions

Institutions

We welcome congregations, non-profits, schools, unions and other community institutions as the building blocks of our democracy.

Relationships

Relationships

We build relationships that cross lines of race, ethnicity, religion and socioeconomic status.

Leadership

Leadership

We identify and develop non-traditional leaders within and across our institutions and prepare them for effective participation in public life.

Ownership

Ownership

Membership dues give institutional members ownership of the organizing process and the ability to act on their values and interests.

Action

Action

After identifying potential issues, we build capacity so leaders can research, develop solutions and build the political will for change.

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DAI works with leaders to tackle pressing issues in areas as diverse as:

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DAI's 'Cry for Justice & Call to Action' Galvanizes North Texas

Drawing more than 700 institutionally based leaders from across North Texas, Dallas Area Interfaith's 'Cry for Justice and Call to Action' tapped into fresh energy and galvanized new participation from all...

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DAI's Bilingual Leadership Training Prepares 60 Ministry Leaders for Public Life

On the weekend after the election, Dallas Area Interfaith's bilingual parish leadership development training drew 60 ministry leaders from seven parishes and three guest institutions.  Bishop Greg Kelly reflected on...

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Dallas Morning News Highlights DAI's Collaboration with Police Chief to Build Police-Community Trust

After Texas legislators passed the anti-immigrant Senate Bill 4, Dallas Area Interfaith (DAI) leaders didn’t lose hope. Instead, they reached out directly to the Dallas Police Department, engaging them in...

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DAI at Center of Fight to Improve Conditions in Dallas Apartments

[Excerpts] You have to wonder what would become of the residents of Kendall Villas without advocates like Dallas Area Interfaith pressing the city on their behalf. ....city staffers were aware...

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USCCB: Pope Meets US Leaders Patiently Building 'Culture of Solidarity'

[Excerpt] When Pope Francis told a group of U.S. community organizers that their work was "atomic," Jorge Montiel said, "I thought, 'Oh, you mean we blow things up?'" But instead,...

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With Support of DAI, Bachman Lake Tenants Get the Attention They Deserve

Leaking faucets, holes in the floor, and rats running across children's feet at night.  An apartment manager refusing to start repairs without proof of US citizenship.  These are just some of...

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DAI Tenant Leaders Deepen Cooperation with Code Enforcement, See Noticeable Improvements in Housing Conditions

DAI tenant advocacy for improved conditions in low-income Bachman Lake apartment complexes continues to pay off, partly due to increased collaboration with bilingual housing code inspectors. Spanish speaking Dallas Area Interfaith leaders have been at the forefront of action, including meetings...

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DAI Calls on City to Retain Rental Inspections Data for Longer Than 3 Years

[Excerpt] Barry Lachman, a Dallas Area Interfaith leader, was involved in the creation of Chapter 27 in 2016. He said that not having enough data for at least five to...

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Texas IAF Stands Firm with Legislators That Voted Against House Bill 5

Two Years of Texas IAF Opposition Leads to Reforms to Limit Giving School Money for Corporate Tax Breaks  The Texas Senate and House passed a compromised version of HB5 that still...

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DAI: Resurrecting Tax Giveaway Program is a Bad Idea for Texas

[Excerpt] Chapter 313 was one of the country’s worst examples of crony capitalism, funneling billions in Texas taxpayer dollars to out-of-state interests. The program still costs Texas taxpayers over $1...

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DAI's 'Cry for Justice & Call to Action' Galvanizes North Texas

Drawing more than 700 institutionally based leaders from across North Texas, Dallas Area Interfaith's 'Cry for Justice and Call to Action' tapped into fresh energy and galvanized new participation from all...

Read More

DAI's Bilingual Leadership Training Prepares 60 Ministry Leaders for Public Life

On the weekend after the election, Dallas Area Interfaith's bilingual parish leadership development training drew 60 ministry leaders from seven parishes and three guest institutions.  Bishop Greg Kelly reflected on...

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