OUR FOCUS: HEALTH
Good health is the foundation on which North Texans of every age thrive. Access to health is closely linked with our other focus areas—education and income—because overall wellbeing affects everything from how well a child can learn to how much an adult will earn. That’s why at United Way of Metropolitan Dallas we lead and invest in programs that improve access to health for all North Texans.
Our Key Income Goal
As part of our Aspire United 2030 goals, we’re working to increase to 96% the number of North Texans with access to affordable health care insurance.
It will take all of us working together to ensure all North Texans have access to physical and mental health care to lead long, healthy lives. Can we count you in?
Our Health Programs
We lead and support programs that improve access to nutritious food, address mental health challenges, prevent family violence, promote healthy babies and moms, and ensure more North Texans can access high-quality, affordable health care.
Certified health navigators work directly with individuals to compare health plans, understand benefits options, apply for subsidies and more
read moreProvides resources, home visiting, support services and more to ensure parents are equipped to create safe and healthy home environments…
read moreHelps schools create a health-conscious culture that improves academic performance and encourages habits for lifelong wellbeing
read moreConnects parents with resources and provides screening for children to ensure they are meeting their developmental milestones
read moreProvides afterschool fitness and wellness activities that encourage exercise, nutrition, teamwork, gratitude and community service
read moreEngages high school culinary students to create healthy recipes for elementary students to prepare during a 21-day healthy snacking challenge
read moreProvides financial assistance to North Texans who lost their employer-sponsored insurance as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic
read moreSupports community organizations that provide nutritious meals to children during the summer months when school is out of session
read moreProvides families in Southern Dallas with nutritious meals, while also working to improve education and financial stability in the area
read moreMatches parents and soon-to-be-parents with trained home visitors that teach positive parenting strategies and how to prepare kids for kindergarten
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Our Advocacy Work
We are in a unique position to mobilize a wide range of stakeholders to push bi-partisan legislation that can change the trajectory of thousands in our region. We advocate for community health and wellness by expanding effective practices that improve the physical and mental health of individuals. Learn more about our advocacy work and how you can get involved.
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