Impact

Trigger's Toys

Trigger’s Toys Provides Financial, Emotional Support for Children with Medical Needs

by | Nov 11, 2016
In addition to toys and therapy dog visits, the nonprofit funds medical equipment and pays off medical bills for families in need.
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City of Dallas to Launch Green Business Certification Program
by | Nov 4, 2016
The program is designed to help businesses attract more environmentally conscious customers.
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Michael Sorrell and Tynesia Boyea-Robinson

Paul Quinn College Gets $1.1M for Development, Revitalization

by | Nov 1, 2016
President Michael Sorrell accepted the investment from the Dallas Impact Investing Collaborative (DIIC) during a reception for the bigBANG! conference.
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parks
Annette Simmons Donates $50M to Trinity River Park Project
by | Oct 31, 2016
The park will be named the Harold Simmons Park in recognition of the donation following City Council approval.
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YourCause
YourCause Equipping Nonprofits With Donor Management Tools
by | Oct 31, 2016
The Plano-based company is expanding its nonprofit offerings with its free NPOconnect platform.
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equality
bigBANG! 2016 Promotes Social Justice, Equality
by | Oct 28, 2016
Advocates for social justice and racial equality are pushing for people to think about society in new, innovative ways.
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Grant Aids First Responders in Managing Behavioral Health Emergencies

by | Oct 26, 2016
A $1.5 million grant will help Dallas Fire-Rescue and Dallas Police Department improve the way they respond to calls with behavioral health emergencies.
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equality
bigBANG! 2016: Equity in Action Conference is Close
by | Oct 25, 2016
The social innovation conference will be held at Paul Quinn College.
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music therapy
Music Therapy at The Bridge Dallas ‘Soothes the Soul’
by | Oct 24, 2016
Guests at the Dallas homeless shelter find music is an instrument of healing, comfort.
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bullying
Dallas, Grand Prairie Schools Will Begin Using Anti-Bullying App
by | Oct 21, 2016
SafeTips is designed to let students and parents anonymously report suspicious bullying activity to the school's administrators.
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Bloom & Give

Bloom & Give Helps Keep Girls Focused on Education

by | Oct 20, 2016
The fashion accessories company donates half of its profits to groups promoting girls' education in India.
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Toyota Partners with Plano Chamber and Hiring Our Heroes
by | Oct 19, 2016
The company aims to attract veterans and spouses for its new headquarters in Plano near Legacy West.
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Madhukar Trivedi
Madhukar Trivedi: Depression Research at ‘Inflection Point’
by | Oct 19, 2016
Dr. Madhukar Trivedi said research alone won't lend the greatest difference. The public has to get behind the topic.
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