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Monica Christopher [Composite image; source: The Meadows Foundation/DI Studio]
Meadows Foundation Names TWU’s Dallas Campus President as Its Chief Philanthropy Officer
by Sandra Engelland | Jan 12, 2026
With more than 20 years of senior leadership experience in philanthropy and community impact, Monica Christopher is widely respected for her ability to bring together strategy, resources, and outcomes to achieve lasting change, the foundation said.
by Sandra Engelland |
Dec 29, 2025
Howdy Homemade's growth plan includes more than 60 new company-owned locations by 2030 and over 1,000 jobs for adults with special needs, making it one of the most ambitious inclusion-driven employment initiatives in the country.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Dec 18, 2025
The $25 million awarded to construct Phase 3A of the Cotton Belt Trail will help provide walking and bicycling access directly to the Cypress Waters, Addison, and Downtown Carrollton DART stations, three of the 10 stops along the DART Silver Line, which began serving passengers in October.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Dec 18, 2025
"Our residents are thrilled to travel the world, revisit childhood memories, and improve their mental and physical health, all from the safety of their chair," said Angie McWhirter, program director at Umphress Terrace in Southeast Dallas. "This is more than technology—it's hope, healing, and connection."
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Paul Allen, shown here giving his son a piggyback ride, built his new family office and venture platform on the belief that when people thrive, business does too. [Photo: Courtesy Ashla]
The Last Word: Embark Founder on Building Family Office and Venture Platform Ashla as a ‘Flywheel for Good’
by Quincy Preston | Dec 11, 2025
Paul Allen’s Ashla platform has already backed Dallas ventures including Mother, a modern plumbing company, and Stonethrow, a private family club founded by Nick Clark and Dawson Williams.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Dec 10, 2025
Founded on the principle that prevention is the most powerful form of cure, CPI funds innovative research aimed at intercepting cancer before it begins. The organization said it focuses on inherited cancers where a "genetic predisposition provides a clear target for early intervention—and uses this lens to unlock insights that can lead to the prevention of all cancers."
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by Sandra Engelland |
Dec 10, 2025
The investment will establish a new Energy Science, Innovation, and Enterprise program and boost SMU’s reach in recruiting top students and faculty, the university said. One key goal: connecting talent directly with the companies and industries shaping the future.
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by David Seeley |
Dec 9, 2025
The Good Foundation, an Addison-based nonprofit founded in 2017 Ashlee and Chris Kleinert, focuses on community empowerment by serving populations in need of a chance. One way it does that is through its annual Good Foundation Gift Guide, which offers #GiftsThatGiveBack.
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[Image: Greenlight fund]
100 Local Philanthropists
Co-Invest $5M to Bring Greenlight Fund to Dallas
by Sandra Engelland | Nov 25, 2025
Dallas becomes the national nonprofit's 15th location, backed by Mark Cuban, the Perot and Troutt families, Mackenzie Scott, and dozens of local foundations and businesses.
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by Makayla Rosales | Coordinator, Opportunity and Impact at DRC |
Nov 18, 2025
Galvanize Sustainable Capital is fueling historic change with smart incentives—and growing its presence in North Texas. Partner Mandy Price is out front, drawing on her M&A and private equity experience and deep Dallas ties.
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by Quincy Preston |
Nov 18, 2025
The foundation's Rapid Response Fund moved grants to 15 providers as food banks report surging demand across the region.
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by Quincy Preston |
Nov 18, 2025
A familiar figure in Dallas arts, civic innovation, and public service, Cuellar will succeed longtime CEO Tony Fleo following a months-long search as Social Venture Partners Dallas plans its next 25 years.
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Janet Jackson and Blake Shelton are set to headline 'Centennial Celebration' for United Way of Metropolitan Dallas at Fair Park. [Photos: United Way]
Janet Jackson, Blake Shelton Headline ‘Centennial Celebration’ for United Way of Metro Dallas at Fair Park Saturday
by Lance Murray | Nov 13, 2025
The event culminates a yearlong recognition of United Way’s century of service in improving education, income, and health across the region. Tickets are officially sold out for Saturday, but some media partners are still doing ticket giveaways, and United Way has supplied its service providers with thousands of tickets.
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by Lance Murray |
Nov 13, 2025
“Sunniefest will be such an inspiring day—bringing incredible talent, partners, and experiences together to show girls that if they can see it, they can be it," Nicole Small, CEO of Lyda Hill Philanthropies, LH Capital, and co-founder of IF/THEN, said of Saturday's STEM event at Pegasus Park in Dallas.
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by Lance Murray |
Nov 12, 2025
History Harvest brings together community members to share artifacts to help document, preserve, and celebrate the legacy of the Juneteenth holiday.
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by Lance Murray |
Nov 6, 2025
“This transformative investment from Communities Foundation of Texas both strengthens our capacity and validates the importance of our mission,” Dallas EDC President and CEO Linda McMahon said.
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