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Dallas-based Bonton Farms is one of the recipients of the T.D. Jakes Foundation/Wells Fargo grants for 2025. [Photo: Samsung US]
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Awards Nearly $3M in 2023-2024 Blue Impact Grants
by David Seeley | Jul 25, 2023
Awarded to 101 community-based organizations across the state—including many in North Texas—the Blue Impact grants focus on health care access and target impacts of socio-economic and social determinants of health.
by Lance Murray |
Jul 24, 2023
The new program extends the companies' 2023 charitable initiative underway in Europe, where 65,000 trees are already slated to be planted in Germany, England, and Ireland.
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by David Seeley |
Jul 24, 2023
The owners of The Shops at RedBird have hired commercial property firm Jones Lang LaSalle to “arrange structured equity from a third-party investor to recapitalize the current partnership and fund future growth opportunities,” according to the Dallas Morning News. The mall revitalization project has brought thriving new commerce, innovation, and healthcare services to the area.
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by David Seeley |
Jul 24, 2023
Buy a $5 raffle ticket and you'll help Dallas CASA and its volunteer advocates help kids in need. You also might win one of these architect-designed kids' dream showplaces for your own back yard.
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Stacie Wheelock Adams [Photo: Stacie Wheelock Adams/Facebook]
Business Council for the Arts’ New Chief Executive Officer Settles In
by Lance Murray | Jul 20, 2023
Dallas arts and business veteran Stacie Wheelock Adams has been named CEO of Business Council for the Arts (BCA), succeeding Katherine Wagner who retired after 14 years.
“Stacie is a leader who has an excellent reputation in the arts community, deep relationships in the business sector, and an enthusiasm and commitment to helping the BCA continue its important mission,” BCA Founder’s Chair Nancy A....
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by Nicole Ward, DRC Data Journalist |
Jul 20, 2023
In this series on real estate development in Southern Dallas, we introduce you to 15 real estate pros in Innovan Neighborhood's Community Development Roundtable who aim to bring new life to long-neglected parts of Dallas.
Part 2: Meet Valerie Ballard, the executive director of Operation Tiny House with a bold ambition for a groundbreaking development in University Hills.
Part 2: Meet Valerie Ballard, the executive director of Operation Tiny House with a bold ambition for a groundbreaking development in University Hills.
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by David Seeley |
Jul 17, 2023
Dallas is getting an eco-boost for 186 of its buses, by replacing them with low- or no-emission buses thanks to the $103 million federal grant made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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by Quincy Preston |
Jul 14, 2023
Hutchins was an inaugural class member of Engage Dallas, a network of leaders committed to advancing equity and impacting Dallas through civic engagement and service in Dallas. Her many contributions to the city, including her championing of the Trinity Park Conservancy, will live on following her passing in 2020 at age 35. The TKH Scholarship Fund is launching to memorialize her qualities—and promote new Dallas leaders.
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The Bombshell Dance Project is one of the first participants in the TACA Arts Accelerator. [Photo: Bombshell]
TACA Launches ‘Arts Accelerator’ for Small and Emerging Arts Nonprofits
by Lance Murray | Jul 13, 2023
The accelerator's first six pilot participants have already been selected and will take part in the nine-month initiative from September through May 2024. One program leader says the accelerator will be "like rocket fuel" for local arts organizations. See who made the inaugural lineup—including local dance, theater, and choral music groups.
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by David Seeley |
Jul 13, 2023
Dallas-based Susan G. Komen—one of the world's leading nonprofits raising money for breast cancer research, awareness and community programs—has launched a cloud-based research platform specifically for breast cancer patients and survivors to share their personal health data with the organization. The data will be used to accelerate breast cancer research and help discover cures for breast cancer.
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by Lance Murray |
Jul 12, 2023
Four organizations working to help build a skilled, diverse, and growing workforce in North Texas are recipients of the new Texas Talent Connection Grants. See who they are—and how they're making a difference.
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by David Seeley |
Jul 11, 2023
Pratt Industries' new Cedar Hill Corrugating and Innovation Center will use the company’s signature 100% recycled containerboard to produce retail specialty products as well as corrugated boxes and in-store displays for some of America’s leading companies. Average employee wage: "Almost $100K."
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Wayne White, president and CEO of Communities Foundation of Texas [Photo: CFOT]
Communities Foundation of Texas Taps American Cancer Society EVP as Its Next President and CEO
by Glenn Hunter | Jun 30, 2023
Communities Foundation of Texas, which has more than $1 billion in assets and ranks as the seventh-largest foundation in Texas, has named a veteran corporate and nonprofit executive to be its next president and chief executive officer.
Wayne White, currently executive vice president of the American Cancer Society in the Chicago area, was tapped to succeed former president and CEO Dave Scullin, who retired in March....
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by Lance Murray |
Jun 30, 2023
The Dallas Mayor and City Council recently hosted the 2023 Pride in Excellence Awards Reception celebrating pride month in June.
The awards reception included remarks by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Omar Narvaez, Mayor Pro Tem Carolyn King Arnold, the city’s DPD LGBTQ Liaison, the city’s LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group, recognized LGBTQ+ leaders in Dallas in the fields of business, civic engagement, public service, arts & culture, and philanthropy....
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by Glenn Hunter |
Jun 29, 2023
Spearheaded by the North Texas Innovation Alliance, initial planning for the 2026 event foresees lasting regional benefits ranging from public safety and energy efficiency to traffic management.
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The Last Word: Susan G. Komen’s Paula Schneider on Nearly $20M in 2023 Breast Cancer Research Grants
by Lance Murray |
Jun 28, 2023
Dallas-based Susan G. Komen said the $19.3 million in grants will support its mission to end breast cancer through funding two focus areas: advancing precision medicine and eliminating disparities in breast cancer outcomes, while continuing the organization's commitment to supporting the next generation of diverse leaders in breast cancer research.
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