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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Bishop Olson of Ft. Worth Congratulates North Texas IAF

In a letter addressed to ACT, AMOS, WeCAN and DAI, Catholic Bishop Michael Olson offered his congratulations to the organizations for their impact over the decades.  Specifically, he mentioned:  passage...

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Clergy: "We have to Humanize Each Other"

In the midst of pushing for expanded community policing and pay increases for officers, Dallas Area Interfaith wants to get all sides listening to each other. “We have to humanize each...

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DAI: "Build Trust for Better Policing"

At a community meeting organized by Dallas Area Interfaith, there were no easy platitudes in reference to the Thursday night shooting of police officers and protesters that left five officers dead....

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100+ Leaders Fight for Stricter Housing Rules at City Hall

In a tightly packed special meeting of City Council, over 100 Dallas Area Interfaith leaders spilled into overflow areas in support of new regulations that would give greater protections to Dallas renters....

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DAI Compels Housing Committee to Adopt Tougher Regulations

  Bachman Lake residents lined up at the podium with photos depicting bedbugs, mold, leaky windows and malfunctioning air conditioning — all of which came from a neighborhood inspection of...

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DAI Takes on Landlords in Battle Over Mold and Crime

“It all started with a group of women,” said Dallas Area Interfaith (DAI) organizer Walker Moore, that “wanted to know what their rights were.”  With the guidance of DAI, the ladies went...

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North Texas IAF Wins on Payday Regulation in Arlington

After undergoing a congregational development process in partnership with the North Texas IAF that involved 3,000 parishioners – 600 of which participated in small group encounters led by 80 ministry...

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Huffington Post Cites DAI on Interfaith Relations

To those concerned about anti-Muslim sentiment in the country, Huffington Post writer Carol Kuruvilla recommended to “get involved with your local interfaith network.”  She cites Dallas Area Interfaith organizer Josephine...

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North Texas IAF Takes on Payday Lenders in Arlington

Fr. Daniel Kelly of St. Joseph Catholic Church and North Texas IAF – in partnership with the Texas Catholic Conference — hosted a press conference at his church announcing a coordinated interfaith effort...

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Dallas Morning News Praises Skill Quest for Curbing Poverty

With over 400 graduated participants since 2010, Dallas Area Interfaith-established Skill Quest is making a name for itself  through effective long-term job training.  Says columnist Mercedes Olivera, Skill Quest is “doing its share to...

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Bishop Olson of Ft. Worth Congratulates North Texas IAF

In a letter addressed to ACT, AMOS, WeCAN and DAI, Catholic Bishop Michael Olson offered his congratulations to the organizations for their impact over the decades.  Specifically, he mentioned:  passage...

Read More

Clergy: "We have to Humanize Each Other"

In the midst of pushing for expanded community policing and pay increases for officers, Dallas Area Interfaith wants to get all sides listening to each other. “We have to humanize each...

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