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Some of the organizations receiving Field of Interest grants from The Dallas Foundation, clockwise from upper left: The Texas Trees Foundation; SPCA of Texas; Bold Idea; and Swan Strings.
The Dallas Foundation Announces $1.5M in New Grants to 45 Local Nonprofits
by Lance Murray | Jun 20, 2023
The grants were awarded from the organization's Field of Interest Funds, endowed funds which are customized to align with a donor’s interest in a specific cause, the foundation said. Historically, each year the funds cover a range of issues, including the arts, critical needs, children & families, and animal welfare.
by David Seeley |
Dec 9, 2021
The Dallas Foundation awarded the $50,000 prize for FreeWorld's efforts to end generational poverty and recidivism by "accelerating economic mobility for returning citizens."
The nonprofit literally drives its graduates to new lives by training them to become truck drivers with stable, high-paying careers. Its founder and CEO has been in their shoes—he was convicted at age 15 for aggravated robbery in Dallas.
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The Pitch: Better Block Foundation Named Social Innovator of the Year, New $1M Competition Announced
by Dave Moore |
Oct 29, 2020
In addition to the surprise reveal of a new $1 million prize, United Way of Metropolitan Dallas also announced the nine fellows picked for its 2021 accelerator and a social impact investment in on-demand nail service Cherry (created by the founders of rewardStyle and Bumble).
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by Alex Edwards |
Oct 20, 2020
Five fellows from United Way of Metropolitan Dallas' Social Innovation Accelerator will present their ideas in health, income, or education for the chance at $235,000 in funding. Tickets are on sale now for the all-virtual event on Oct. 28.
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Hi, My Name Is … of Dallas has been chosen as one of six finalists in a parklet design competition in Denver. [Rendering: Courtesy Spin]
Urbanism: Two Dallas Teams’ Designs Make Finals of Denver Scooter ‘Parklet’ Competition
by Lance Murray | Aug 5, 2019
Dallas-based urbanism nonprofit Better Block Foundation and scooter company Spin are among the partners sponsoring the urban design competition in Denver.
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by Payton Potter |
Jun 14, 2019
The first Better Block in a Box was unveiled Friday at a block party in Richardson. Here's how it could impact communities and meet their unique needs.
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by Alex Edwards |
May 2, 2019
On May 4, the Better Block Foundation is challenging nine teams to find a solution to improve air quality at Dallas bus stops.
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by Krista Nightengale |
Jan 26, 2018
From national nonprofits launched out of homes to game-changing ideas that have cultivated millions of dollars for the nonprofit sector, the region is a launch pad for numerous movers and shakers who are making a significant communal impact.
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Big News From Dallas Innovates
by Krista Nightengale | Feb 5, 2016
Jana Pruet is the new editor of Dallas Innovates
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by Dan Koller |
Jan 13, 2016
The Better Block Foundation is being created thanks to a $775,000 grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.
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