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The Altruists: North Texans Are Making Social Innovation Their Mission
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.
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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by Heather Noel |
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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Photo by Dallas Innovates
Toyota Gives $1M to Help Homeless in Collin County
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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by Heather Noel |
Mar 27, 2017
Ten nonprofits are receiving infrastructure training in pilot program from United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, UNT-Dallas, and State Fair of Texas.
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United Way of Metropolitan Dallas CEO Jennifer Sampson says community building is key to success. [Photo: United Way of Metropolitan Dallas]
United Way CEO Shares Her Tips for Community Building
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 |
Oct 25, 2016
The social innovation conference will be held at Paul Quinn College.
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The Australian startup company Arcade is opening an office in the West End. [Photo by Michael Samples]
United Way Gives $205,000 Grant to DIA
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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