We believe people have the best solutions to their own problems.

We practice an “iron rule” -- never do for others what they can do for themselves

We practice an “iron rule” -- never do for others what they can do for themselves

We believe in education.

Our organization is a "university of public life” that develops citizens in the fullest sense -- people who can fully participate in our democracy to create a more just society.

Our organization is a "university of public life” that develops citizens in the fullest sense -- people who can fully participate in our democracy to create a more just society.

We practice “small p” politics.

We teach people to engage and deliberate across the lines that divide us, to arrive at compromises based on mutual interest and the common good.

We teach people to engage and deliberate across the lines that divide us, to arrive at compromises based on mutual interest and the common good.

We believe institutions are vital to democracy and to community well-being. 

We strengthen institutions and help them live out their mission.

We strengthen institutions and help them live out their mission.

What We Believe

Dallas Area Interfaith (DAI) is about people: developing skill sets, bringing people together, and encouraging them to take action. As one of our leaders is so fond of saying: “The work is us.”