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Dallas Nonprofit to Hold Events This Weekend to Commemorate the 20th Anniversary of 9/11
by Alex Edwards | Sep 8, 2021
On Sept. 10 and 11, Carry The Load will hold two events—both nationally and locally—to honor the military, veterans, first responders, and their families.
by Capital One |
Aug 24, 2021
How did these Plano teens spend their summer vacation? Making an impact in their community AND learning valuable marketplace skills at three North Texas nonprofits.
sponsored by Capital One
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by Alex Edwards |
Aug 16, 2021
Catchafire puts volunteer talent into the social impact sector to help social good organizations get the professional help they need, when they need it.
Thanks to the North Texas partnership, the volunteer skills matchmaker has brought virtual support to more than 300 nonprofit organizations in North Texas, so far.
Thanks to the North Texas partnership, the volunteer skills matchmaker has brought virtual support to more than 300 nonprofit organizations in North Texas, so far.
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by Bella Pinera |
Jul 7, 2021
Dallas-based POETIC, an aftercare program dedicated to supporting vulnerable youth, is continuing its partnership with the Texas Bar Foundation to enhance its programs and aid its goal to end child exploitation and trafficking in the community.
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Denton Nonprofit Carton Council Wants to Make Sure Cartons Don’t End Up in Landfills
by Alex Edwards | Apr 22, 2021
The group—formed by major carton manufacturers Tetrapak, Elopak, Sig, and Evergreen Packaging—works to ensure they are recycled into new products.
New research from the council shows consumers don’t speak the same language as those in the recycling and packaging industries. Just in time for Earth Week, here’s what recycling stakeholders can do.
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by Bella Pinera |
Mar 3, 2021
Suzanne Smith, the CEO of Social Impact Architects, collaborated with other nonprofit experts to offer suggestions to the problems affecting the social sector as well as educated and encouraged other organizations.
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by Capital One |
Jan 7, 2021
In this final installment of the series, Capital One shines a spotlight on nonprofit leaders addressing the best ways to support small businesses right now.
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by Alex Edwards |
Dec 21, 2020
The Marcus Graham Project will use the money to expand its training, mentorship, and professional development programs for talent of color in media, advertising, and sports marketing.
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![Bestow CEO and Co-founder Melbourne O'Banion [Image: Courtesy Fort Lion Studio]](https://s24806.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Melbourne_Bestow-FORT1598-940x436.jpg)
Bestow CEO and Co-founder Melbourne O'Banion [Image: Courtesy Fort Lion Studio]
Dallas-Based Life Insurance Startup Bestow Lands $70 Million Series C
by Quincy Preston | Dec 16, 2020
The insurance innovator has raised $145 million in total funding to date as it readies for expansion. In 2020, Bestow has closed a $50M Series B round, launched a nonprofit, and acquired Centurion Life Insurance Company.
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by Lauren Hawkins |
Dec 9, 2020
The donation will support HOPE Farm's ongoing mission to help at-risk youth and end the cycle and effects of fatherlessness. The nonprofit opened the doors to its newest campus, HOPE Farm – South Dallas, in January 2020.
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by Capital One |
Dec 9, 2020
In the third installment of a five-part series, Capital One shines a spotlight on community leaders addressing the growing digital divide in North Texas.
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by Alex Edwards |
Nov 23, 2020
For local early education teachers and students, Dallas-based Atmos is funding around 78,000 one-year subscriptions to Vooks, a first-of-its-kind animated storybook streaming platform.
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Nonprofit Expands Loans and Financial Coaching to Texan Families Through JPMorgan Chase’s $700K Commitment
by Lauren Hawkins | Nov 10, 2020
Capital Good Fund is coming to Texas as part of JPMorgan Chase's $125 million commitment to financial health with additional support from a $50,000 grant from United Way of Metropolitan Dallas.
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by Alex Edwards |
Nov 2, 2020
Born from COVID-19, ReturnSafe is a new company that wants to help educational institutions, nonprofits, long term care and nursing home facilities, sport event venues, and more safely open. Its holistic platform incorporates the best breed of technologies, from thermo temperature readings to Bluetooth contact-tracing, to give administrators access and information in the event that an employee tests positive.
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The Pitch: Better Block Foundation Named Social Innovator of the Year, New $1M Competition Announced
by Dave Moore |
Oct 29, 2020
In addition to the surprise reveal of a new $1 million prize, United Way of Metropolitan Dallas also announced the nine fellows picked for its 2021 accelerator and a social impact investment in on-demand nail service Cherry (created by the founders of rewardStyle and Bumble).
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by Alex Edwards |
Oct 19, 2020
In North Texas, the grants will go to Boys and Girls Clubs of Tarrant, Collin, and Dallas Counties, and Big Thought. The $920,000 is part of a four-year, $1 billion commitment Bank of America is making to foster workforce readiness and development in low-to-moderate-income communities.
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![Erica Kosemund, Chief Brand Officer, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Gillian Breidenbach, Chief Partnership Officer, North Texas FWC Organizing Committee; Chief Gary Batton, Chief of Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Monica Paul, Executive Director of Dallas Sports Commission and President of North Texas FWC Organizing Committee; John Hobbs, Senior Executive Officer of Communications, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; and Heidi Grant, Senior Executive Officer of Commerce Administration, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, celebrate Choctaw Casinos & Resorts becoming an Official Dallas World Cup 2026 Host City Supporter. [Photo: North Texas FWC Organizing Committee/Choctaw Casinos & Resorts]](https://s24806.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/FIFA-Choctaw-dec-2025.jpg)
