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Mark Jones, president and CEO of Bonton Farms [Photo: Bonton Farms]
Dallas Nonprofit Bonton Farms Names Former Board Chairman as Its New President and CEO
by Lance Murray | Oct 23, 2025
Mark Jones has been serving as Bonton Farms' interim president since July. The entrepreneur and philanthropist previously served as chairman of the nonprofit's board for three years, and has been affiliated with Bonton for five years.
by Lance Murray |
Oct 7, 2025
“These incredible nonprofit organizations are transforming public education, providing critical healthcare access, and helping fill the increasing gap in basic needs such as food and housing," said Karen Hughes White, the foundation's president and CEO.
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by Lance Murray |
Feb 12, 2025
Founded in 2011 by Ashlee Kleinert as one of Dallas' first food trucks, Ruthie's Fueled by Good became famous for its grilled cheese sandwiches and pro-social mission. Now, under Kleinert's Good Foundation umbrella, Ruthie's has its own brick-and-mortar address and a continuing mission to help the community it serves.
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by David Seeley |
Mar 28, 2024
Dallas has never had a "unified brand," Visit Dallas says. The newly announced one—A Maverick, Can-Do Spirit—replaces clichéd Texas stereotypes with a big dash of "diversity, dynamism, and swagger."
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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.
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 28, 2022
Bank of America has donated nearly $4 million to North Texas nonprofits this year, including local food banks and two 2022 Bank of America Neighborhood Builder® awardees.
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by Lance Murray |
Sep 9, 2022
In this week’s roundup of hires, promotions, and accolades in North Texas, you’ll also find news from Ribbon Communications, Texas Brand Bank, Evolve Biologics, and COMSoverign Holding Corp., Warrior Connection, T.D. Jakes Foundation, Mindzie, the City of Fort Worth, UT Arlington, Allied Electronics and Automation, KTA Media Group, My Possibilities, and more.
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by David Seeley |
Sep 9, 2022
Madison has been director of community relations for Thomson Reuters since 2015, developing community engagement strategies and overseeing community outreach programs. Now she'll be laser-focused on one mission in particular: Bonton Farms, a nonprofit that's working to cultivate change in South Dallas by operating a farmers market, two fully functioning farms, and a café and coffee house.
"Both [CEO Daron Babcock] and I believe that Bonton Farms can be the change the world needs, and it’s my greatest honor to partner with him to continue bringing that vision to life," Madison said.
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The Grant Halliburton Foundation was one of the recipients of The Dallas Foundation's 2021 Community Impact Fund grants. [Photo: Grant Halliburton Foundation]
The Dallas Foundation Awards More Than $1.3M to 25 Local Nonprofits
by David Seeley | Feb 28, 2022
The Dallas Foundation—the first community foundation in Texas—says it awarded over $1.3 million in Community Impact Fund Grants in 2021. The grants were given to 25 local organizations and initiatives that are "driving meaningful results for children and families."
"Each of these awards represents an investment in some of Dallas’ most important needs and most impactful organizations," said Matthew Randazzo, the foundation's president and CEO.
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by Liz Goodwin |
Jun 7, 2019
The "environmentally responsible" restaurant partners with local organizations to maintain sustainability standards. Dallas-based recycling company Fusion Waste helps MIXT divert 99 percent of its waste from landfills, and Bonton Farms provides ingredients crafted close to home.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Apr 19, 2018
In honor of Earth Day on Sunday, we’re taking a look back at our stories focused on efforts to be kind to our world. From crowdfunding agriculture to protecting our oceans to renewable energy and more, here are some DFW companies and projects to know.
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by Nicholas Sakelaris |
Apr 13, 2018
ScholarShot and Education Opens Doors came away with the top awards in the second annual Shark Tank-style event from the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas' GroundFloor accelerator program.
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The new Seedling Farm will be located at Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center’s Freedom Garden. [Photo: Kim Leeson]
SMU Prof, Local Agencies to Fight South Dallas’ Food Desert With New Seedling Farm
by Jewels Clark | Nov 14, 2017
The farm unites SMU professor Owen Lynch along with community organizations such as Bonton Farms, Big Tex Urban Farms, and Texas A&M AgriLife.
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by Heather Noel |
Aug 23, 2017
The exhibit documents the transformation of Bonton Farms' new acreage from concrete dumpsite to a farm.
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by Lance Murray |
May 25, 2017
Bonton Farms gets grant for market and cafe; Good Local Markets to open Paul Quinn College location
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by Heather Noel |
Apr 21, 2017
Clips from the documentary still in production will be screened Sunday as part of the inaugural EARTHxFilm festival.
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