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