Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) announced $9.7 million in new grants on June 26, backing major health initiatives across the region from pediatric hospitals to maternal health nonprofits. The funding will boost access to care for low-income and uninsured residents, with investments supporting the expansion of critical health facilities and services.
The largest share, $9.2 million, goes to five nonprofits: Children’s Medical Center Foundation, Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas (JFS), Metrocare, Nexus Family Recovery Center and Resource Center. Each organization will use the funding for major capital projects, campus expansions or redevelopment that aims to meet growing regional demand.
Investing in Access
“These investments are about so much more than the buildings,” said Wayne White, president and CEO of Communities Foundation of Texas, in an official statement. “What we’re investing in is the expanded care these facilities will make possible.”
Children’s Medical Center Foundation received $3 million to support a new pediatric campus in Dallas, a joint project with UT Southwestern Medical Center. Once completed, the facility will rank among the largest pediatric hospitals in the country. With the North Texas pediatric population expected to double by 2050, the new campus aims to meet both current and future needs.
JFS will receive $1.5 million for a new Community Health Center expected to serve 55,000 patients annually—four-fifths of whom are low-income. The nonprofit delivers whole-person care regardless of religion, race or ability to pay.
Metrocare, Dallas County’s largest provider of mental health and intellectual developmental disability services, was awarded $2.5 million. The funds will help build a Mental Health and Intellectual Disability Innovation Center projected to expand the agency’s capacity by 23 percent.
Nexus Family Recovery Center will use its $1.25 million grant to continue its Recovery Rising campaign. Plans include a new dormitory for pregnant and parenting women and a Child Development Center, serving up to 7,000 women and children each year. “The center brings together behavioral health, outpatient services and family support in one place,” according to the press release.
Resource Center, a longtime provider of affirming care for LGBTQIA+ individuals, will receive $1 million to help develop Resource Center Health, a new facility projected to serve over 9,500 patients each year. Services will include HIV care, primary care, STI testing, a food pantry and a full-service pharmacy.
Boosting Maternal Health
CFT also awarded $455,000 in grants to 12 nonprofits focused on maternal care. Recipients include Abide Women’s Health Services, Hope Cottage and United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, among others. The organizations participate in a CFT-led peer learning collaborative, which meets regularly to align on community needs and share best practices.
“These organizations are improving the lives of thousands of people across our region — many of whom might otherwise go without the care they need and deserve,” said Robert Kent, CFT’s chief philanthropy officer.
How to Help
CFT and a fundholder are offering a matching gift challenge through July 3. Donations made through NorthTexasGivingDay.org to any of the 16 health-focused grantees will be matched dollar for dollar, up to a total of $50,000.
For more, visit CFTexas.org or NorthTexasGivingDay.org/p/GivewithCFT.
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