Communities Foundation of Texas

The North Texas Giving Day event is a major fundraising event of the Communities Foundation of Texas. [Photo by Kimberly Yee/City of Arlington]

Communities Foundation of Texas Awards $106M in 2018, Names New Board Members and Chair-Elect

by | Jan 11, 2019
Since the Foundation was founded in 1953, it has awarded over $1.8 billion in grants.
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North Texas Giving
By the Numbers: North Texas Giving Day Collects Record $48M
by | Sep 21, 2018
The 18-hour giving extravaganza — powered by Communities Foundation of Texas — culminated a 10-day effort to raise funds for 2,690 North Texas nonprofits. Here's the top of the leaderboards and a gallery.
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STEM
4 Ways Community Leaders Say We Can Better Prepare the STEM Workforce of Tomorrow
by | Jun 21, 2018
Employers across a variety of fields from advanced manufacturing to health care need talent that has a strong foundation in math and science to stay competitive.
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Dollars for Good: JPMorgan Chase Investing $3M in Dallas-Area Students, BCBS Accepting Grant Proposals
by | May 22, 2018
North Texas nonprofits and educational institutions receive financial backing from foundations and businesses to further their work in STEM, conservation, workforce development, and more.
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Student Entrepreneur

Student Wins $10K, Title of ‘Best Student Entrepreneur in the U.S.’

by | Feb 12, 2018
There was no lack of creativity when it came to the ideas proposed at the Global Student Entrepreneurship Awards. Businesses ranged from an outdoor adventure company, to fast-casual dining chains, to napkins that can detect date rape drugs.
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The Altruists
Movers + Shakers:
North Texas Social Innovators You Should Know
by | Jan 22, 2018
Dallas-Fort Worth is home to dozens of creatives who are changing the face of urban planning, social, and educational innovation.
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Communities Foundation Expanding Tools to Help Businesses Do Good
by | Nov 7, 2017
The Dallas-based foundation is rebranding Entrepreneurs for North Texas as CFT for Business.
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parkland
How Parkland, Social Services Providers Use Data to Improve Patient Care
by | Sep 25, 2017
The HIE connects the hospital system to social services organizations to help physicians and case managers better coordinate health care among disadvantaged patients.
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Exposition Park Coworking Community Will Be Hub Where ‘Profit Meets Purpose’

by | Jun 27, 2017
Impact House will open Saturday as a space for freelancers and entrepreneurs to work on their ventures and where the community can come together to drive social change.
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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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3 Things We’re Reading: UNT App Helps Users Navigate Airport Terminals
by | Jun 10, 2016
Every day Dallas Innovates staffers scour websites looking for the most interesting stories about innovation and creativity.
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