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United Way’s ‘The Pitch’ Crowns the Social Innovator Of The Year, Awards $275K In Investments

by | Apr 21, 2023
The United Way of Metropolitan Dallas' nearly yearlong social innovation accelerator program came to a close this week at "The Pitch" with the awarding of more than $275,000 in prize money and the award of Social Innovator of the Year. The competition's five finalists are social entrepreneurs with innovative ideas for improving access to education, income, and health. See who won what—and how they're working to improve lives in North Texas.
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Five Impact Entrepreneurs Compete for $250K in Prizes in United Way’s Social Innovation Competition
by | Apr 11, 2023
Five finalists. One mission. United Way's Social Innovation Competition brings together innovative North Texas minds in social entrepreneurship for a chance to change the future. In a Shark Tank-style showdown, they'll pitch their solutions to improve education, income, and health in the community.
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Chick-fil-A Gives a Total of $5M to 46 Nonprofits, Including Three in Dallas and Plano
The 2023 Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards program awarded $5 million in total grants to nonprofits across the country. The local recipients include Mercy Street and Cornerstone Crossroads Academy in Dallas and City House in Plano. "Through our True Inspiration Awards grant program, Chick-fil-A helps empower local nonprofits that are leading positive change and creating tangible impact throughout the communities they serve," said Chick-fil-A's Brent Fielder.
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