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Pegasus Park: Lyda Hill Philanthropies Unveils Details of 23-Acre Hub for Biotech Innovation, Social Impact in Dallas
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.
by Quincy Preston and Maddie Preston |
Jun 25, 2020
MAG Impact Collective Founder Zach Weismann helps solo branding, marketing, strategy, and design experts benefit from belonging to a team while remaining independent. The social entrepreneur pairs the talent with organizations and businesses that need nimble, affordable expertise focused on impact.
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by Lauren Hawkins |
Jun 4, 2020
Throughout the month, the three organizations plan to work together to bring over 600 hot meals to minority communities.
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by Alex Edwards |
May 21, 2020
Arabella believes Texas is poised to be the impact investing epicenter of the South. The firm hired its first managing director in Dallas to do so.
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Dallas Bound: Nonprofit JUST Makes Investments to Female Entrepreneurs Based on Trust
by Alex Edwards | Oct 15, 2019
JUST backs local female entrepreneurs with no credit scores or required collateral. Its first location outside of Austin is in collaboration with numerous North Texas partners: JPMorgan Chase Foundation, The Craig and Kathryn Hall Foundation’s Bridging the Gap program, the United Way Social Innovation Accelerator, and more.
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by Lauren Hawkins |
Apr 16, 2019
The Worthy Co. plans to open its first brick-and-mortar store this fall, selling apparel, jewelry, and candles created by the women it employs—female survivors of trafficking, prostitution, and addiction. One hundred percent of profits benefit local trafficking survivors.
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by Allison Hatfield |
Feb 1, 2019
Jeremy McKane wants to build a new economy around protecting one of the world’s greatest resources.
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by Lauren Hawkins |
Dec 20, 2018
Maggiano's Little Italy transformed into C21 in December for a one-night only restaurant experience entirely staffed by those with Down Syndrome and other disabilities.
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Impact House’s New #HackTheCulture Networking Series To Promote Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
by Lauren Hawkins | Nov 6, 2018
Through a series of networking events, Dallas-based Impact House wants to facilitate diversity within STEM and other tech-related industries. It all begins on Nov. 15 with The Challenge of Being the "Only One."
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 31, 2018
Plus, grants for Southern Dallas Thrives, a state grant for mental health, and fundraising by A Conversation with a Legend and TWO X TWO for AIDS and Art, as well as other social efforts to boost nonprofits in North Texas.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Oct 22, 2018
ROUNDTABLE | In this three-part series, a panel of experts explores Dallas-Fort Worth as a destination for global impact work.
Part one kicks off with eight thought leaders who explore what social innovation looks like from their unique perspectives — nonprofit, corporate, and startup — and how that is impacting the region.
Part one kicks off with eight thought leaders who explore what social innovation looks like from their unique perspectives — nonprofit, corporate, and startup — and how that is impacting the region.
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by Lauren Hawkins |
Sep 25, 2018
Global nonprofit B Lab's "Best for the World" awards recognize businesses that are making positive impacts.
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Business as Mutual: Leaders Talk Collaborations in Social Innovation, Blockchain & AI
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report | Jul 3, 2018
In the final installment of this wide-ranging discussion on how to foster collaboration, leaders look at projects in the social sector, give more tips on connecting, and offer some forward-thinking thoughts on the future.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Jun 29, 2018
This wide-ranging discussion covered how to foster collaboration, the role of technology, and many examples of DFW coming together to improve business, create social change, and simply make a positive impact on the region.
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by Lance Murray |
May 10, 2018
The Guarantee-Investment-Values Strategies program immediately will expand the guarantee capacity for Good Returns’ Cycle program.
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by David Kirkpatrick |
Apr 10, 2018
Good Returns’ Cycle program is a way for companies to provide capital to organizations across a range of social and environmental areas.
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