Posting on LInkedIn, the Communities Foundation of Texas shared the above photo of Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and the Dallas City Council after the official proclamation declaring today North Texas Giving Day across the city of Dallas.
At United Way of Metropolitan Dallas' fifth annual social innovation competition, local staffing agency for second chances Cornbread Hustle won $145,000 in funding. Also announced was United Way's plans to expand its social innovation work in North Texas with a new incubator program exclusively for women and entrepreneurs of color.
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).
Five fellows from United Way of Metropolitan Dallas' Social Innovation Accelerator will present their ideas in health, income, or education for the chance at $235,000 in funding. Tickets are on sale now for the all-virtual event on Oct. 28.
North Texas is a big place, with plenty to do, see, hear, and watch. We scour the internet every week to find events and activities for you. As always, things may change at any time, so be sure to check the official website or registration page for the latest details....
A few years ago, the digital leadership team of a globally recognized motorcycle brand reached out to us after completing a major digital refresh. They had followed every recommended best practice....
McKinney-based equine assisted therapy center ManeGait has named Katharine Weaver as its first director of philanthropy.
Adding Weaver to the nonprofit’s leadership team will help advance ManeGait’s mission to empower children and adults with disabilities to “move beyond their boundaries through the healing power of horses,” the organization said....
As Dallas continues its rise as a leading U.S. financial center, Dallas College is launching The Texas Ticker, a hands-on trading and market analytics initiative built around the Bloomberg Global Trading Challenge and the college’s Bloomberg Finance and Investment Labs....
North Texas is a big place, with plenty to do, see, hear, and watch. We scour the internet every week to find events and activities for you. As always, things may change at any time, so be sure to check the official website or registration page for the latest details....
A few years ago, the digital leadership team of a globally recognized motorcycle brand reached out to us after completing a major digital refresh. They had followed every recommended best practice....
McKinney-based equine assisted therapy center ManeGait has named Katharine Weaver as its first director of philanthropy.
Adding Weaver to the nonprofit’s leadership team will help advance ManeGait’s mission to empower children and adults with disabilities to “move beyond their boundaries through the healing power of horses,” the organization said....
As Dallas continues its rise as a leading U.S. financial center, Dallas College is launching The Texas Ticker, a hands-on trading and market analytics initiative built around the Bloomberg Global Trading Challenge and the college’s Bloomberg Finance and Investment Labs....