Thrive United.
Live United.
Good health affects everything from how well a child can learn to how much an adult can earn – it’s one of the building blocks of opportunity. That’s why we create, lead and invest in programs that teach and promote healthy living, prevent family violence and provide healthcare to those who need it most.
Aspire United 2030 Goals
We’ve collaborated with a broad spectrum of community partners to develop a set of 10-year goals to drive transformative change and advance racial equity in the areas of education, income and health in North Texas. Together, we can ensure all North Texans, regardless of race or ZIP code, have the opportunity and access to achieve their full potential.
To make that aspiration a reality, our key focus in the area of health is:
of North Texans are uninsured
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 Programs
Without healthy habits, a safe place to call home or quality healthcare, it’s hard to lead a productive life. We create and lead a range of programs that ensure the health and wellbeing of North Texans. Our efforts today prevent health issues that shorten lives and strain community resources.
Healthy Living
We support programs that encourage healthy eating and exercise behaviors, promote sobriety, address mental health and provide access to primary care.
Helps schools create a health-conscious culture that improves academic performance and encourages habits for lifelong wellbeing.
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 in their 21-Day healthy snacking Challenge.
read moreSupports community organizations that provide nutritious meals to children during the summer months when school is out of session.
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Family Violence Prevention
From intervention services to parental education to therapy and advocacy for victims, we support a range of exceptional North Texas programs that help break the cycle of family violence.
Gives local parents the instruction, resources and skills to create home environments in which young children can thrive.
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Healthy Moms & Babies
We help provide prenatal healthcare and pediatric care to those who otherwise wouldn’t have it, so families can treat minor issues before they become major ones and avoid health issues in the future.
Matches 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.
Read MoreSocial Innovation Accelerator
Our Social Innovation Accelerator supports, develops and invests in bold new solutions in the areas of education, income and health. We’re working to fill the gaps in North Texas services to improve the building blocks of opportunity. Here are just a few of the participants that focus on health.
An urban farming organization transforming the Bonton neighborhood in southern Dallas by providing healthy food, nutritional programs and employment opportunities.
read moreMakes wellness and prevention accessible to the high-risk cancer population of Latino women in North Texas.
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Capacity Building
See how we give existing organizations the ability to do more.
Collaborations
See the individuals and organizations we collaborate with to create lasting change.