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T.D. Jakes (left) and Wells Fargo Foundation President Darlene Goins [Photos: T.D. Jakes Foundation/Wells Fargo Foundation]
T.D. Jakes Foundation and Wells Fargo Invest $9M in Community Development Projects Across U.S.
by Lance Murray | Feb 7, 2024
The Dallas-based foundation said the funding supports the creation of financial wellness and innovation centers, helps organizations convert underutilized land into affordable homes, and drives impactful change for college students across the U.S.
Earthx2024 Congress of Conferences To Feature 80-Plus Speakers and Sessions on Global Sustainability
by David Seeley |
Feb 6, 2024
From April 22 to April 26, Dallas-based EarthX will be hosting Earthx2024, an "unprecedented" Congress of Conferences, at the Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas. The overarching goal: to catalyze "unprecedented collaboration" through debates, roundtables, summits, and open dialogue among leaders across the ideological spectrum
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by David Seeley |
Feb 5, 2024
Presented by TAMEST and Lyda Hill Philanthropies, the inaugural 2025 Hill Prizes recognize groundbreaking research by innovators in medicine, engineering, biological and physical sciences, and technology. Meet all five winners—and see how they'll use their $500,000 prizes to make game-changing "real-world impact" in each of their fields.
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by David Seeley |
Feb 5, 2024
Screening this Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Texas Theatre in Oak Cliff, the third film in the documentary short film series "Black CEOs, In Their Own Words" tells the life story of For Oak Cliff Co-Founder and Executive Director Taylor Toynes.
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Panelists at The DEC Network's 2023 Dallas Startup Week discussed franchising, entrepreneurship, and more. [Source photos: Red Wave Media; DI Studio composite image]
Bank of America Supercharges The DEC Network Mission with $120K for Entrepreneurs of Color Fund
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report | Jan 31, 2024
Formally known as the Entrepreneur of Color Credit Enhancement Fund, the program will provide loan guarantees and loan-readiness assistance to growth-oriented businesses.
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 30, 2024
Last summer, the BCBSTX program awarded nearly $3M in funds to 101 organizations across the Lone Star State—including many in North Texas. The deadline for nonprofits to apply for Blue Impact 2024-2025 grants is Feb. 9. Other impact-aligned community, business, and provider organizations are invited to request sponsorships.
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 26, 2024
As interim CEO, Lisa Loy Laughlin will "lead the charge" at Equest, which provides therapeutic horseback riding and equine-assisted activities for individuals with physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges.
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 26, 2024
The 2024 Board of Governors includes continuing members from Phillips Foundation, Heidrick & Struggles, McKinsey & Co., Sycamore Tree Capital Partners, Rees-Jones Holdings, and Rainwater Charitable Foundation.
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Photo: Michael Samples
Meet the Winners:
D CEO, Dallas Innovates Honor Top Innovators at 2024 Awards
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report | Jan 25, 2024
At the annual Innovation Awards event, Dallas Innovates and D CEO revealed the winners in 17 categories and recognized all 74 North Texas finalists.
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 24, 2024
The project focuses on community-based intervention, and tasks HSC's SaferCare Texas clinical executives and School of Public Health staff with developing training education alongside HSC’s new College of Nursing and Fort Worth community-based organizations.
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by David Seeley |
Jan 23, 2024
North Texas' nonprofit Saint Vincent de Paul Pharmacy has worked to fill the gap for thousands of uninsured local people. The pharmacy provides free prescription medication for those in need, including those dealing with homelessness.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Jan 22, 2024
In 2021, Dallas saw the launch of an extraordinary exhibition under the banner of the IF/THEN initiative, aimed at promoting women in science, technology, engineering, and math. The centerpiece: a collection of 120 life-sized, 3D-printed statues representing a diverse group of women STEM professionals.
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Video still from Bloomberg Philanthropies' healthcare-focused high schools initiative announcement.
Bloomberg Philanthropies Invests $250M to Create Healthcare High Schools, Including One in West Dallas
by David Seeley | Jan 17, 2024
Locally, the initiative will pair Baylor Scott & White Health with Uplift Education to launch a healthcare-focused high school in West Dallas later this year. "America needs more healthcare workers, and we need a stronger, larger middle-class—and this is a way to help accomplish both goals," billionaire Mike Bloomberg said.
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by Nicole Ward, DRC Data Journalist |
Jan 16, 2024
According to the CDC, up to one in four adults in the United States has a disability. That’s 61 million people, and roughly 13% of that number have cognitive and/or learning disabilities that affect concentrating, remembering, or making decisions....
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 12, 2024
Texas Women’s Foundation interim president and CEO Dena Jackson, Ph.D., will leave the organization at the end of the month and the organization said that Hattie Hill will serve as executive in residence....
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 11, 2024
Dallas-based Mynd Immersive, in collaboration with AT&T, HTC VIVE, and the CTA Foundation, has launched the 'Great American Elderverse' at CES 2024 in Las Vegas, a groundbreaking campaign poised to revolutionize the lives of millions of older adults across the nation.
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