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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