Our Focus

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 Health Goal

96%

Increase to 96% the number of North Texans with access to affordable health care insurance.

Our Impact Over the Last Year

10.2

Million

meals served to children during out-of-school time with support of the North Texas Summer and Supper Council, which helps improve summer meal programs.

12,742

Families

gained parenting education instruction, resources and skills through Healthy Outcomes through Prevention and Early Support (HOPES).

35,085

North Texans

received free health coverage assistance from our navigators to locate providers, access care and more.

10.2

Million

meals served to children during out-of-school time with support of the North Texas Summer and Supper Council, which helps improve summer meal programs.

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12,742

Families

gained parenting education instruction, resources and skills through Healthy Outcomes through Prevention and Early Support (HOPES).

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35,085

North Texans

received free health coverage assistance from our navigators to locate providers, access care and more.

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Our Health Programs

Healthcare Navigators

Supports North Texans who are looking for health insurance through the Marketplace, Medicaid or CHIP.

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North Texas Healthcare Collaborative

Provides short-term financial assistance to North Texans who lost their employer-sponsored health care coverage during COVID-19.

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North Texas Summer & Supper Council

Supports community organizations that provide nutritious meals to children during the summer.

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Southern Dallas Thrives

Creates impact in Southern Dallas by providing healthy meals, quality childcare, career opportunities & resources to ensure students succeed.

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Doorways to Health

Doorways to Health seeks to improve the maternal health outcomes of Black women in Dallas..

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kids teaching kids®

A fun and educational program that ensures North Texas families have the knowledge and resources to improve their eating habits..

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