social impact

LaunchAbility

My Possibilities, LaunchAbility Merge for Greater Impact

by | Jan 30, 2018
The nonprofits will operate under the My Possibilities name to help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities with job training and placement.
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The Altruists: North Texans Are Making Social Innovation Their Mission
by | Jan 26, 2018
From national nonprofits launched out of homes to game-changing ideas that have cultivated millions of dollars for the nonprofit sector, the region is a launch pad for numerous movers and shakers who are making a significant communal impact.
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The Altruists
Movers + Shakers:
North Texas Social Innovators You Should Know
by | Jan 22, 2018
Dallas-Fort Worth is home to dozens of creatives who are changing the face of urban planning, social, and educational innovation.
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grants

Dallas Women’s Foundation Awards Record $4.5M in Grants

by | Dec 15, 2017
Big Thought, Vickery Meadow Youth Development Foundation, CitySquare, and Hope’s Door were among the 2017 recipients.
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Impact Shares
Impact Shares Creates Funds With NAACP, YWCA
by | Dec 5, 2017
The Dallas-based exchange-traded fund issuer and investment manager created a new and innovative platform for clients wanting to maximize social impact with market returns.
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TREC JPMorgan Chase
TREC Commits $1M to Revive Forest Theater, MLK Blvd
by | Dec 1, 2017
The Dallas Catalyst Project is a three-year commitment by The Real Estate Council Foundation to the Fair Park area of South Dallas.
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Skratch

Skratch Expands Gig-Finding App to 4 New ZIP Codes

by | Nov 13, 2017
The Dallas-based mobile app startup gives teens ages 14 to 19 ways to make extra cash through part-time jobs in their neighborhood.
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KERNEL LIVE!
3 Finalists Earn $35K in Grants at KERNEL LIVE!
by | Nov 10, 2017
Finalists pitched at KERNEL LIVE! on how they fostered collaboration to advance social innovation, entrepreneurship, and positive impact.
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fast company
Fast Company Searching For World Changers to Honor
by | Nov 8, 2017
Entries can be projects and products that have been launched since January or ideas still in the concept phase. 
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Latin America
New Showroom Brings Pieces of Latin America to Bishop Arts
by | Nov 8, 2017
Officially opening Friday, Mercado Artesanal will include galleries featuring original art, jewelry, textiles, and gifts made by Latin American artisans.
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bigbang

Power, Purpose & Profit: bigBANG! Focuses on Putting Money to Work for Good

by | Oct 30, 2017
Speakers took on the concept of impact investing and what that looks like in the realm of real estate, foundations, and faith-based work.
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Justin Nygren
Life After The Grove: Justin Nygren Helps Start Youth Entrepreneurship Program
by | Oct 3, 2017
The Grove, Dallas co-founder is building the pilot business program for students at Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School.
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Avery Gore
Creating Cultural Ties: Bright Light Volunteers Eyeing Canada, Vietnam for Growth
by | Sep 21, 2017
Since its founding three years ago, the nonprofit has expanded its reach beyond students to encompass on-the-ground service opportunities for teacher, civic, and corporate groups.
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