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SMU engineering professors Ali Beskok (left) and J.-C. Chiao. [Photo: SMU]
SMU Researchers’ ‘Lab-on-a-Chip’ Test Earns $100K Grant
by Lance Murray | Dec 30, 2024
The Lab-on-a-Chip test can detect immune responses to infectious pathogens in two to three minutes, using just a drop of blood or saliva on a "microfluidic" chip. Funding for the researchers' grant came from Dallas-based Lyda Hill Philanthropies.
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.
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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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CitySquare Opportunity Center [Photo: FPC Dallas]
First Presbyterian Church of Dallas To Acquire CitySquare’s Opportunity Center as New Home for The Stewpot
by Lance Murray | Dec 9, 2024
The Stewpot, which serves those experiencing homelessness and poverty, and CitySquare are longtime partners with a shared commitment to meeting the basic needs of individuals in the community and helping them improve their lives.
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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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Photo: Thrift for Good
The Last Word: Thrift for Good Co‑Founder on Leveraging AI to Transform Thrift Stores
by David Seeley | Nov 20, 2024
Founded in 2019, Thrift for Good enables people to buy and donate used goods while helping out charities, in an industry where 84% of donated clothes end up either dumped in a landfill or destroyed. Cooper and her fellow co-founder and co-owner, Taylor Watts, are building AI-based software for thrift stores to try to reduce that waste and inefficiency—while working to grow their DFW footprint.
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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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[Photo: TXU Energy Urban Tree Farm and Education Center/Facebook]
The Last Word: Texas Trees Foundation CEO on Partnering with TXU to Plant 400 Trees Across Texas
by David Seeley | Nov 7, 2024
Irving-based TXU Energy and the Dallas-based Texas Trees Foundation are launching a statewide tree-planting campaign, celebrating 20 years of working together to create “greener, healthier communities” via the TXU Energy Urban Tree Farm and Education Center at Dallas College's Richland campus.
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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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