Impact

GroundFloor

Meet the New Class of Social Innovators in United Way’s GroundFloor Program

by | Feb 8, 2017
The 10 fellows in this year's class are working on programs designed to tackle issues ranging from recidivism to food deserts.
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Craig Hall, right, and Richard Long in front of Dallas Rag in the KPMG Plaza lobby.
Craig Hall Awarded for Contributions to Public Art
by | Feb 3, 2017
The entrepreneur received the Great Contributor to Art Award from the Dallas Arboretum Artscape Reimagined 2017 committee.
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Recipe Oak Cliff
Co-op Brings Fresh Food, Business Incubator to Oak Cliff
by | Feb 2, 2017
Founder Tisha Crear wants Recipe Oak Cliff to be a “food security house” where local health food businesses can find incubator space.
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Waterside

Waterside: Creating a ‘Conscious Place’ in Fort Worth

by | Jan 26, 2017
Terry Montesi of Trademark Property is creating public spaces with his Waterside development in Fort Worth and Victory improvements in Dallas.
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Toyota Introducing $1M Grant to Solve North Texas Mobility Issues
by | Jan 25, 2017
The automaker will help community organizations take on social and transportation mobility issues through the new grant program.
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STEAM
Dallas Library Gets $5K Grant for STEAM Programming
by | Jan 24, 2017
The recently-awarded funds will help the Dallas Public Library continue its STEAM and Snacks education program.
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e-sports
Ad Age: Cowboys Consider Entering E-sports Arena
by | Jan 23, 2017
In e-sports, teams of teens and young adults play video games for cash before live crowds.
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Dallasite Helps Spark National Initiative Promoting Service on Inauguration Day

by | Jan 19, 2017
One20 is a nonpartisan effort encouraging people to give back to their communities on Jan. 20.
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Should Phone Charging be on a Restaurant’s Menu?
by | Jan 19, 2017
Nomophobiacs have a fear of being without their mobile devices. Are you one?
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Endowment to Boost Assistance to Uninsured Burn Survivors
by | Jan 13, 2017
Sons of the Flag Endowment for Burn Care Supplies will start with a value of $25,000 with the help of a matching donation from the Parkland Foundation.
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Dallas Library, Deep Ellum Shop Team Up for ‘Bookbike’

by | Jan 11, 2017
The bicycle-drawn trailer would be customizable based on the audience it will visit.
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Automated Bank: Do You Still Want a Live Teller?
by | Jan 6, 2017
When it comes to innovation and change, sometimes it can come too fast.
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