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My Possibilities is building a campus on 20 acres in Plano for its new campus. [Rendering courtesy of My Possibilities]
My Possibilities, LaunchAbility Merge for Greater Impact
by Lance Murray | 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.
by Krista Nightengale |
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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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Jan 25, 2018
From formalized accelerator pitch days for startups to events encouraging social innovation, here are the notable events helping bring ideas to reality in North Texas.
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 12, 2018
The fellowships were created in collaboration with the University of Texas at Dallas, United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, and the Dallas Museum of Art.
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Serve West Dallas led a pre-pilot cohort of the West Dallas Middle-Skills Pathways in Healthcare Initiative, which started earlier this year. [Photo: Courtesy of Serve West Dallas]
West Dallas Program Readies Young Adults for Health Careers
by Heather Noel | Jul 17, 2017
The official two-year pilot of the West Dallas Middle-Skills Pathways Initiative, backed partially by a $375,000 service agreement from the city of Dallas, will begin Wednesday with 14 participants.
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by Chloe Bennett |
Jul 7, 2017
On Thursday, Toyota and United Way of Metropolitan Dallas awarded a $1 million Impact Grant to four area shelters who are pooling together their efforts to help homeless women and children.
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by Lance Murray |
Jun 9, 2017
The Dallas Foundation, Lyda Hill Foundation, The Meadows Foundation, and United Way of Metropolitan Dallas are collaborating on a first-of-its-kind funding concept in North Texas to provide a variety of resources to participating nonprofits.
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by Nicholas Sakelaris |
Apr 7, 2017
The event, hosted by the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, vied five social entrepreneurs for a chance to win $100,000.
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[ Photo: Nadia Cruzova via istockphoto ]
Social Entrepreneurs Vie for $100K in ‘Shark Tank’ event ‘With a Heart’
by Heather Noel | Mar 23, 2017
The United Way of Metropolitan Dallas will host an April 6 pitch contest for early-stage social ventures.
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by Nicholas Sakelaris |
Feb 23, 2017
United Way of Metropolitan Dallas CEO Jennifer Sampson shared seven things she believes businesses and organizations should do to build community with Inc. recently.
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by Heather Noel |
Feb 8, 2017
The 10 fellows in this year's class are working on programs designed to tackle issues ranging from recidivism to food deserts.
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by Julia Falcon |
Jan 25, 2017
The automaker will help community organizations take on social and transportation mobility issues through the new grant program.
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by Lance Murray |
Jun 17, 2016
The $205,000 grant to the Dallas Innovation Alliance will be used for 2016 operational expenses, outreach and research.
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by Bob Wright |
Dec 10, 2015
bigBANG!, a day-long event imagined in 2010, celebrates social innovation in Dallas this year.
sponsored by Social Venture Partners Dallas
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