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Our Focus

Education can chart a child’s future, opening doors and setting students up for a lifetime of success. Access to education is also closely linked with our other focus areas—income and health—because educational achievement leads to higher incomes, which in turn improves access to health. That’s why at United Way of Metropolitan Dallas we lead and invest in programs that improve access to education so all North Texas students are prepared for the careers of tomorrow.

Our Key Education Goal

50%
Increase by 50% the number of students reading on grade level by third grade by the year 2030.

Our Impact Over the Last Year

9,240

Children
received age-appropriate books every month through our Once Upon a Month™ program.

15,176

Students
participated in Heal, Play, Learn, which encourages social and emotional wellness, physical activity, creativity and more.

1,125

Parents & Teachers
signed up for free subscriptions to Vooks animated storybooks.

9,240

Children
received age-appropriate books every month through our Once Upon a Month™ program.

15,176

Students
participated in Heal, Play, Learn, which encourages social and emotional wellness, physical activity, creativity and more.

1,125

Parents & Teachers
signed up for free subscriptions to Vooks animated storybooks.

    Our Education Programs

    Encourages students to build values and character with the support and involvement of NFL players and representatives.
    A free family support line that promotes child development by connecting North Texas families with community-based resources.
    A parenting education program that empowers parents to create homes where children can thrive.
    Delivers age-appropriate children’s books every month to stimulate curiosity, language development and learning skills.
    Matches parents and soon-to-be parents with trained home visitors who teach positive parenting strategies.
    Creates impact in Southern Dallas by providing healthy meals, quality childcare, career opportunities & resources to ensure students succeed.
    Learn about Heal Play Learn, a summertime educational program that provides hands-on learning opportunities to students in Southern Dallas..
    Doorways to Health seeks to improve the maternal health outcomes of Black women in Dallas..
    United Way Digital Bridges distributes free laptops and hot spots to students and young adults in Southern Dallas..
    Improves postpartum outcomes by providing free home visits by a nurse or social worker to new parents and other caregivers.