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The First Black Woman to Head Community Relations at Dallas Police Department is Joining Dallas Habitat for Humanity
by Alex Edwards | Oct 8, 2020
Joli Robinson—the former director of Community Affairs and Youth Outreach for the Dallas Police Department and current co-chair of Dallas Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation—is bringing her breadth of experience to Dallas Habitat as its new VP of Government Affairs and Public Policy.
by Christine Perez |
Oct 7, 2020
J. Small Investments and Lyda Hill Philanthropies are teaming up to turn a former oil and gas industry campus into a center for innovation and social impact.
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by Alex Edwards |
Oct 5, 2020
The Builders of Hope Community Development Corporation (BOHCDC) is partnering with The Dallas Collaborative for Equitable Development (DCED), led by TREC Community Fund, to assist residents in West Dallas.
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by Chantal Canales |
Sep 30, 2020
What Crow calls a "game-changer" is new streaming service EarthxTV, which features original programming from environmental leaders for free.
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Calling All Innovators: Pediatric Hospitals Seek Solutions for Healthcare Pain Points Through KidsX Accelerator
by Dave Moore | Sep 17, 2020
Over 30 pediatric hospitals including Dallas' Children's Health have come together through an accelerator program called KidsX. Startups are invited to apply to help these hospitals solve pain points through Oct. 7.
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by Riley Farrell |
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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by Alex Edwards |
Sep 1, 2020
The combination of two pandemics—one centered on a virus and the other on race—has led to a pivotal point in history. Dallas Startup Week's Social Impact Track tackles the question of how this year's events could lead to meaningful and lasting change.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Sep 1, 2020
The new nationwide movement and advocacy program called Small Unites aims to help small business owners and entrepreneurs “thrive in the new normal” with a $50M collective investment from a diverse group of companies.
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Bruce Graham discussing the success of Both Ends Believing's tech solution this year in the Dominican Republic. [Photo: The Point Group]
Where Passion Meets Tech: Why Tyler Technologies’ CSO Transitioned to a Full-Time Lead Role at a Nonprofit
by Alex Edwards | Aug 3, 2020
Bruce Graham's 12-year career at a Plano-based company that provides technology for the public sector led him to find a new, but similar, passion at Plano neighbor Both Ends Believing. The nonprofit helps governments in developing countries move children from institutions to permanent families—all through the use of technology that Tyler helped develop.
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by Riley Farrell |
Aug 3, 2020
The new accelerator program that's part of a $175 million initiative to support economic opportunities for Black business owners, startup founders, job seekers, and developers.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Jul 30, 2020
The IF/THEN Collection aims to inspire girls to become scientists and engineers because they are 'exciting, relevant, and cool.'
As part of the project's kickoff, IF/THEN will offer a $1 million matching fund for teachers and a $650,000 grant program for science and technology centers and museums.
As part of the project's kickoff, IF/THEN will offer a $1 million matching fund for teachers and a $650,000 grant program for science and technology centers and museums.
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by Lauren Hawkins |
Jul 30, 2020
AT&T has contributed a total of $215 million to increase education, skills building, and career readiness for Black and underserved communities in the past five years.
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Sean Suggs [Photo courtesy of Toyota Motor North
Toyota Motor North America Makes Five Executive Changes to Social Innovation, Toyota de Mexico Operations
by Lauren Hawkins | Jul 22, 2020
Sean Suggs will be taking on the role of group vice president, chief social innovation officer on Sept. 1 after Plano-based Albert Smith, Jr. retires.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Jul 22, 2020
Investments to Lendistry and California FarmLink will target businesses in underserved areas as well as small-scale farms and ranches providing fresh food to their communities.
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by Quincy Preston |
Jul 21, 2020
Founded by social entrepreneur Michelle Corson, On the Road Garage intends to fix cars affordably, while tackling underemployment and transportation challenges among vulnerable populations. The first location in Irving is now open, and applications for technology-forward apprenticeships and training are online.
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by Alex Edwards |
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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