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A scene from the announcement of the new Communities Foundation of Texas grants. [Image: CFT]
Communities Foundation of Texas Announces Over $10M in Grants to Advance Education in North Texas
by Sandra Engelland | Jun 25, 2026
CFT said the new funding will help improve student outcomes by reducing absenteeism, connecting under resourced youth to opportunities and support, and improving access to high-quality education and workforce pathways.
by Quincy Preston |
Nov 18, 2025
The foundation's Rapid Response Fund moved grants to 15 providers as food banks report surging demand across the region.
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by Lance Murray |
Jun 10, 2025
The Greener Dallas Greater Dallas campaign will further expand TPL's efforts to create 18 parks with 17 miles of trails and 283 acres of preserved wilderness, the nonprofit said. The announcement came at Saturday's opening of theJudge Charles R. Rose Community Park, a 40-acre green space along the Five Mile Creek Greenbelt.
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by Quincy Preston |
Apr 8, 2025
“Welcome to the private debut of the Dreams Experience Academy—or as we call it, somewhat provocatively, DEA,” said Chris Gannett at the launch event at the Kessler in Oak Cliff last week.
The student-powered, purpose-driven nonprofit, co-founded by hip-hop icon The D.O.C., aims to unlock creative talent and open doors into the $3 trillion media, entertainment, and tech economy.
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Smiling AT&T volunteers display decorated tote bags that will be part of the senior-focused tech kits distributed to nonprofits. [AT&T]
AT&T and AARP Join Forces for Senior Cyber Safety with Tech Kits for Nonprofits
by Quincy Preston | Oct 15, 2024
With seniors losing $3.4B to cyber scams yearly, the Dallas telecom giant teamed up with AARP and rallied employees to craft senior-savvy tech kits for nonprofits.
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by David Seeley |
Feb 5, 2024
Screening this Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Texas Theatre in Oak Cliff, the third film in the documentary short film series "Black CEOs, In Their Own Words" tells the life story of For Oak Cliff Co-Founder and Executive Director Taylor Toynes.
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by Quincy Preston |
Jan 26, 2024
New Chief Executive Officer Lisa New took the helm of the Dallas Zoo earlier this month as the zoo looks to make its "next big leap."
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 12, 2023
The Dallas Foundation, in partnership with Lyda Hill Philanthropies, handed out $455K in "pay it forward" grants to Water Cooler at Pegasus Park nonprofits. The unique investments aimed to kickstart change—the kind that shows teamwork can multiply impact.
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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 Quincy Preston |
Sep 18, 2020
Donations are being made through AT&T's "Believe Dallas" initiative.
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by Chantal Canales |
Jul 22, 2020
The Together for Tomorrow cohort is comprised of ten education-focused nonprofits that will collaborate on how to support parents, students, and teachers throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
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by Mallory Houser |
Jul 6, 2017
At the end of the four-week camp, students will perform their own recorded music live at For Oak Cliff's back-to-school festival on Aug. 12.
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