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Luka Doncic at the dedication of a basketball court in Ljubljana, Slovenia, in 2021. [Photo: Ziga Intihar]
Luka Dončić Foundation to Launch Saturday, Aiming to Transform Youth Basketball
by Lance Murray | Dec 19, 2024
The foundation is rolling out the "Total Hoops Approach"—a roadmap of bold solutions for transforming youth basketball to ensure it is accessible, fun, and focused on positive child development.
by Lance Murray |
Dec 17, 2024
“Helping to stop the spread of chytrid is a necessity to ensure healthy ecosystems globally,” said Colossal Foundation Director Matt James. “This isn’t optional. We have to give frogs a fighting chance and ensure they remain a vital part of our planet’s biodiversity for generations to come."
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 16, 2024
The 2024 recipients of the Mary M. Jalonick Women's Philanthropy Institute grants include Dallas-based Exodus Ministries, which received the lead grant of $150,000, and Dallas nonprofits Abide Women’s Health Services, Urban Specialists, and Vogel, which received $60,000 each.
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 9, 2024
The $8.6 million grant has been awarded to the city of Dallas on behalf of Fair Park First and the Community Park and will be distributed through the National Park Service’s Land and Water Conservation Fund’s Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program.
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William Solomon, chairman, president, and CEO of the O’Donnell Foundation [File Photo: Southwestern Medical Foundation]
Dallas County Promise Announces Education, Workforce Training Investments Topped by $60M from O’Donnell Foundation
by Lance Murray | Dec 6, 2024
The Dallas County Promise—powered by Dallas College and the Commit Partnership—said the O’Donnell Foundation investment is "one of the largest education investments supporting economically disadvantaged students in North Texas history."
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 6, 2024
As executive director, Jenny Lewis is the top management leader of the Frisco-based foundation, whose mission is to positively impact the lives of youth, military veterans, and diverse populations by enabling access to PGA of America Golf Professionals, PGA Sections, and the game of golf.
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by Quincy Preston |
Dec 4, 2024
The Rising GENerosity kickoff at Dallas’ Park House brought together changemakers aged 25 to 50 for an evening of bold ideas, meaningful connections, and fresh inspiration. See highlights in our gallery.
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by Lance Murray |
Nov 21, 2024
“As bird species disappear, we lose key components of ecosystems, including pollinators, insectivores, and spreaders of seeds, with negative impacts for both human and planetary health," said Colossal co-founder and CEO Ben Lamm.
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Ken Burns [Photo: Michael Avedon/peripheral treatment by DI studio]
Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum to Honor Filmmaker with Award
by Lance Murray | Nov 19, 2024
Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker Ken Burns is the honoree for the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum's Hope for Humanity award at the upcoming 2024 Hope for Humanity dinner.
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by Lance Murray |
Nov 18, 2024
Alva Health is developing a device that uses noninvasive wearables and AI/ML algorithms to monitor the onset of stroke symptoms and immediately initiate emergency calls. Its wearable solution detects hemiparesis, a hallmark of stroke onset.
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by Lance Murray |
Nov 18, 2024
Most of the attendees at the Dallas Foundation's Rising GENerosity launch party and Pegasus Pitch event voted for HOPE Farm, inspired by its innovative approach to working directly with parents and teachers to create accountability and a life plan for each individual at-risk boy.
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by Lance Murray |
Nov 15, 2024
While the museum searches for the perfect spot in southeast Dallas, it's making big plans for inspiring local kids. Through hands-on exhibits, creative programs, and deep community partnerships, it aims to spark something powerful through play—helping children discover how they can shape their world and make it better.
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[Photo: TXU Energy Urban Tree Farm and Education Center/Facebook]
TXU Energy Partners with Texas Trees Foundation to Plant 400 Trees Across Texas
by Lance Murray | Nov 7, 2024
This month, volunteers will plant 400 trees donated by TXU Energy in 10 communities across the state—including at impactful sites in Dallas, Fort Worth, and Irving.
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by Lance Murray |
Nov 4, 2024
The Pegasus Prize recognizes nonprofits that apply creative, data-driven, and cost-effective solutions to persistent challenges impacting Dallas County residents. On Nov. 8, finalists will pitch their ideas to attendees of The Dallas Foundation’s Rising GENerosity Launch Party and Pegasus Prize Pitch event.
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by Lance Murray |
Nov 4, 2024
The foundation said the gift will fund cutting-edge, tech-based exhibits throughout the Hall of State at Fair Park, ensuring that the stories of Dallas and Texas are presented in dynamic, interactive formats that engage visitors of all ages. Also: See the winners of the 2024 Dallas History Makers Awards.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 29, 2024
“Meet the Chefs,” a signature fundraising event for local nonprofit Hunger Busters, will feature Food Network celebrities and local restaurant, steakhouse menu curator, and "food artist" luminaries.
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