Thana Hickman-Simmons, founder and executive director of Viola's House. Her nonprofit is one of 20 that received awards. [Image: Viola's House]
The grants will support 20 Dallas nonprofits that offer a wide range of programs, including high nutritional foods for senior households, family mental health services, scholarships for Oak Cliff high school students, parent peer mentoring, team sports and life skills building for girls in Southern Dallas, and more.