nonprofit

Dallas-Based Restorative Farms Is in the Running for American Heart Association’s Foodscape Innovation Awards

by | Oct 13, 2020
Nonprofit Restorative Farms, which creates agri-systems in underserved communities, is among the three finalists for the American Heart Association's contest for leaders in the food ecosystem. Voting for the Foodscape Innovation Awards ends Oct. 15.
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Mike McKinley Is Named 101st President of the Salesmanship Club of Dallas
by | Sep 17, 2020
The incoming president is ready to take on the future of the century-old organization.
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Anurag Jain and Patrick Brandt Share How They Started Nonprofit Get Shift Done Amidst a Pandemic
by | Sep 2, 2020
What started as an idea with backing from community organizers and restaurant owners, Get Shift Done has rallied support to give meals and livelihoods to at-risk groups in 11 cities.
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Dallas’ Hoblitzelle Foundation Adds Mike Rawlings and Lizzie Horchow Routman to its Board of Directors

by | Aug 5, 2020
Coinciding with the election of former Mayor Mike Rawlings and Lizzie Horchow Routman, a member of the legacy Horchow Family, the Hoblitzelle Foundation has elected a new slate of officers that includes its first female Chair.
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New Dallas Nonprofit Heroes Foundation Assists Military Veterans in Finding Fulfilling Careers
by | Jul 28, 2020
Inspired by his personal story, Chris Montoya has dedicated his professional life to assisting veterans in finding meaningful work after transitioning back to civilian life. The founder kicked off the 501c3 status of his "labor of love" by partnering with Spectrum/Charter on a four-part military hiring event.
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Frito Lay’s Joan Cetera [DI composite. Photo: Frito Lay]

Q+A: PepsiCo Foods North America’s Joan Cetera on Frito-Lay’s Local Community Efforts

by | Jul 16, 2020
Through Southern Dallas Thrives and Frito-Lay's collaboration with Volunteers of America, the Plano-based company continues to support causes in the Dallas region and beyond.
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Five Impact Organizations Move to the Water Cooler at Dallas’ Future-Focused Pegasus Park
by | Jul 16, 2020
California-based Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation—a venture philanthropy group—will expand to Dallas with the move. Dallas-based founding tenants Commit Partnership, The Dallas Foundation, United to Learn, and Uplift Education served as thought partners during a multi-year planning process. Prospective Water Cooler tenants may receive reduced rent and access to a 'What-Else-Do-You-Need-to-be-Awesome' fund.
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Pegasus Park: Lyda Hill Philanthropies Unveils Details of 23-Acre Hub for Biotech Innovation, Social Impact in Dallas 
by | Jul 13, 2020
The mixed-use social purpose project—designed to boost local biotech, nonprofit, and corporate innovation—has been in the works for years. Expected to open in early 2021, the future-focused campus is located near the Dallas Medical District.
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JPMorgan Chase Gives $670K to Dallas Nonprofits That Support Female Entrepreneurs, Financial Health, and Skills Training

by | May 27, 2020
To provide relief for Dallas small businesses and residents hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic, JPMorgan Chase is supporting JUST, On the Road Lending, Education is Freedom, and Per Scholas.
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DI People: Hillwood, Front Burner Restaurants, Veritex Bank Make Executive Moves
by | May 21, 2020
In this weekly roundup of executive moves in North Texas, you'll also find news from SMU, Renovo Financial, Flagship Facility Services, Zalat Pizza, and more.
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