Dallas–Fort Worth · Community Gateway Initiative™

Build financial knowledge with a plan.

For individuals, households and entrepreneurs exploring financial literacy and readiness.

Connections / Financial empowerment

What this pathway offers

Credit and FICO education, budgeting, homebuyer and business readiness, financial protection and the free 12-month pilot application pathway.

Your next step

Request information below or visit the financial website to compare education pathways. Paid services are separate from the free pilot; this form does not collect payment.

Explore the free pilot

Before you send

Only submit a request for yourself. If you want to refer someone, ask the team how to make a consent-based referral. Do not include another person’s private information.

This inbox is not an emergency service. For immediate danger call 911. For immediate resource navigation, you can contact 211. We cannot promise emergency assistance or placement.

Let’s make a connection.

Send a brief inquiry. No payment or account is required.

Program or topicYour nameEmail addressZIP code (optional)

What to tell us. Request information below or visit the financial website to compare education pathways. Paid services are separate from the free pilot; this form does not collect payment. Share the outcome you want and what would help you take the next step. Keep financial records and identity details for the secure submission process if staff request them.

Considering a consultation? Read the program options and consultation details first. A standalone 30-minute consultation is $25, or included with the $150 Readiness Assessment or a qualifying package after purchase verification.

Program you want to discuss during your consultation

Consultation scheduling

If you’re requesting a consultation, choose three different future Wednesdays or Thursdays. Preferences are in Central Time. We’ll confirm one available appointment separately.

Preferred date 1 Preferred date 2 Preferred date 3 Preferred time window (Central Time)

What would you like to connect about?

Keep this general. Do not include medical or legal histories, immigration information, financial documents, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, account numbers or details about children.

I am 18 or older, submitting for myself, and agree that Community Gateway may contact me about this request. I have read the privacy notice below.Optional: I would like Community Gateway program and community updates. This is separate from receiving a reply to my request. I can withdraw permission by emailing support with “Unsubscribe.”

Questions before you connect?

Does a request enroll me in a program?

No. Staff will confirm the appropriate program, openings, eligibility, schedule and consent requirements before enrollment.

Does this form accept payments?

No. Approved paid services require separate scope, terms and secure checkout. The free pilot is separate from paid services.

How do I follow up?

Email support@communitygatewayinititive.org with your reference number. Do not include sensitive documents.

Privacy notice

We collect the basic contact details, ZIP and general goal you choose to provide to review and respond to your request. The hosting owner and authorized staff can access saved requests. We do not publish these details. Contact support to ask about access, corrections, deletion or withdrawing optional updates. Information needed for a provider referral or enrollment is handled separately with your permission. Notice version: November 8, 2026.