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Be For Texas
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Texas is in a health crisis. We are losing too many loved ones far too early to preventable diseases such as diabetes and heart and lung disease. Those are preventable if you have things like fresh, affordable foods, safe sidewalks, parks and exercise trails, health education, and more.
The social determinants of health largely shape a community’s health outcomes, so It’s Time Texas is asking: “Do all Texas communities have the same quality and variety of health choices?” This is the beginning of the health prevention conversation.
Texas communities only a few miles apart can experience a 10-year difference in life expectancy because of lack of equitable access to health and healthcare. It’s taking decades off Texans’ lives, and It’s Time Texas is not ok with that.
We’re building a healthier Texas by improving health prevention, which is everything that happens BEFORE you get to the doctor’s office. Your health matters BEFORE you get a preventable diagnosis. It matters BEFORE the next generation. So BE FOR Texas by joining us in our effort to increase equitable access to health now.
Reversing the narrative of Texas’s health crisis requires a multilayered approach. That’s why It’s Time Texas is bridging partnerships between communities, researchers and policy makers to develop long-standing solutions for a healthier Texas.
Play Our Texas Bingo!
Your health matters BEFORE you get a preventable diagnosis, so BE FOR Texas now!
Play our Texas Bingo to support your health and for a chance to win a gift card!
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How to Play
1
Complete and cross out 5 health prevention actions in a line horizontally, vertically or diagonally.
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Post a photo with your BINGO card on social media, tagging It’s Time Texas and using #BEFORTexas. By doing this you will be entered into the drawing.
3
For a second entry into prize drawing, complete and cross off all health prevention actions. Post a photo with your BINGO card on social media, tagging It’s Time Texas and using #BEFORTexas.
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Prize Drawing Details
- Entry deadline: Dec. 6, 2023 | 11:00 p.m. CT
- Number of drawings: TBD
- Winners announced: Dec. 13, 2023
- Prize 1: TBD
- Prize 2: TBD
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Our Services
It's Time Texas is a nonprofit committed to addressing health inequities across the state of Texas. We believe where you live should not determine how long you live. That’s why we’re working to reduce the risk of preventable diseases while increasing access to health for all Texans.
Healthier Texas Summit
Join It’s Time Texas and The University of Texas System in Austin, October 5th and 6th as more than 700 Public Health professionals, leaders, and innovators unite to transform health in Texas by empowering action for systems change.
Free Telehealth Coaching
Coaching available in English and Spanish, this free, confidential service via phone, text, and video provides support in setting health goals, establishing healthier habits, and preventing and managing chronic conditions.
School Health Improvement Plans
At It’s Time Texas, we aim to create a shared value around health and support school districts as they work to enact strategies focused on improving the health and wellness of their educators, staff, students, and families.
The Community Challenge
It’s Time Texas Community Challenge unites Texans from across the state to build a healthier Texas. This free eight-week competition challenges Texans to develop simple healthy habits like eating healthy, exercising, and staying hydrated because our everyday choices shape our health and our future. And like any good competition, it comes with prizes. Stay tuned for the announcement of the 2023 Challenge Winners and the 2024 Challenge dates!
Toolkits
It’s Time Texas provides a diverse set of toolkits to support organizations and communities with resources to build capacity while mobilizing efforts to implement healthy change.
Nutrition Education Videos
It’s Time Texas works to build healthier lives and healthier communities across Texas through interactive programming and educational materials. We encourage you to utilize our nutrition education videos as a resource and as personal support throughout your health journey.
Collaborative Innovations for Community Health
Through the generosity of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Healthy Kids, Healthy Families® grant, It’s Time Texas awarded eight sub-grants totaling $300,000 to community-based organizations who are able to mobilize and rapidly deploy resources where they are needed most within four designated areas of Texas.
Free Virtual Exercise Classes
It’s Time Texas offers free, virtual exercise and nutrition classes to all Texans and all fitness levels! Formats include Zumba, yoga, MixxedFit and more. Classes are available in English and Spanish.
Move Your Way
The Move Your Way campaign allowed It’s Time Texas to develop a framework for building capacity within communities to ensure health campaigns are not only evidence-based but are community-led, culturally responsive, and meeting health literacy standards.
How You Can Help
Your support matters. Your generosity can bring positive changes to communities, transform lives, and empower future generations. Whether it's a small donation or a larger contribution, every bit counts.
Here's how your donation can make an impact:
$5
Help us provide free toolkits and resources that build capacity to implement healthy change.$10
Help facilitate skill building workshops and conferences that empower leaders across Texas.$25
Help build stronger schools by implementing and promoting healthy practices to create systems change.$50
Help provide individual health services to those on their health and wellness journey.$100
Help support Community Challenge that builds stronger communities across Texas.Other
Any amount, can make a big impact for the health of Texans statewide.
Donate Today and Make a Difference
Every donation goes toward supporting our highest needs, creating a healthier Texas, and fostering positive change in communities. Your contribution matters, and together, we can achieve a healthier future for all.
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We believe in the power of community, and that together, we can make change. We hope you'll join us in supporting health in Texas.
Stay Connected
We use social media to share resources, tools, and information to help you, your family, and your friends live healthy lives. It’s also a great way to join and connect with a growing network of Texans committed to making living healthy easier in our great state!
