Southern Dallas Outdoor Health Initiative

Every community deserves access to safe parks, healthy food, and opportunities to be active. Make The Healthy Choice Foundation works to improve public health by connecting South Dallas and Oak Cliff residents with free outdoor programs that promote physical activity, nutrition, and environmental stewardship.

Our work includes guided hikes, community bike rides, yoga classes, community gardening, park and trail cleanups, and health education. These programs remove barriers to healthy living while creating opportunities for residents to build relationships, explore local green spaces, and improve their overall well-being.

We also collect community data to better understand local needs. By identifying the neighborhoods we serve, barriers to healthy food access, and community health concerns, we can improve our programs and direct resources where they are needed most.

Your support on North Texas Giving Day will help expand free programs, provide equipment and educational materials, support volunteers, and increase access to safe outdoor recreation across South Dallas and Oak Cliff.

Together, we can create healthier communities where every resident has the opportunity to make the healthy choice.