In an effort to support local education and workforce innovation, Communities Foundation Of Texas has provided $7.5M in grants to the following organizations with a goal of "helping Texas students thrive in school, in a career and in life:" Aspire to Learn ($500,000) - to support Aspire's workforce training program for Certified Operator Of Powered Industrial Trucks … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Communities Foundation Of Texas Supports Area Education And Workforce Innovation To The Tune Of $7.5M
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Brisk Temperatures Didn’t Prevent 2025 Crystal Charity Ball Bus Tour From Getting Inspirations
The 2025 Crystal Charity Ball bus tour of its Dallas County children's non-profit beneficiaries on Thursday, February 20, wasn't typical. Unlike years past, when the membership visited sites and got a chance to see and interact with the organizations' youngsters and staff members, this year was different. Due to the fact that the Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep students would … [Read more...] about Brisk Temperatures Didn’t Prevent 2025 Crystal Charity Ball Bus Tour From Getting Inspirations
JUST IN: 2025 Crystal Charity Ball To Raise $7,459,305 For Seven Dallas County Children’s Non-Profits
After months of vetting Dallas County children's non-profits, The Crystal Charity Ball's committee of 100 has just selected its 2025 beneficiaries. After a full day of presentations by finalists at Communities Foundation of Texas, 2025 Ball Chair Mary Martha Pickens, Underwriting Chair Kim Quinn and Selection Chair Laura Downing have revealed following seven … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2025 Crystal Charity Ball To Raise $7,459,305 For Seven Dallas County Children’s Non-Profits
Camp Fire First Texas’ Board Leadership And New Members Announced
Another board has added new directors and leadership. This time it's Camp Fire First Texas. Heading up the board will be Chair Lisa Mares, Vice Chair Of Administration Jay Jackson, Vice Chair Of Financial Development Clay Hooper, Vice Chair Of Planning Michelle Crim, Treasurer Jason M. McMillan, Secretary Will Jung and members-at-large Josh Cottle, Laurie Garner, Simeon … [Read more...] about Camp Fire First Texas’ Board Leadership And New Members Announced
MySweetWishList: 2025 Dallas Business Hall Of Fame
According to Junior Achievement of Dallas Chair-Elect and DataBank Senior Vice President of Sales Operations Wendy Stewart, “Since 2014, I’ve had the privilege of being part of the Junior Achievement of Dallas (JA Dallas) family—a community dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people for success in a global economy. Through my journey with JA, I’ve worked alongside … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: 2025 Dallas Business Hall Of Fame
MySweetWishList: Wilkinson Center
According to Wilkinson Center Board Member OJ DeSouza, “Wilkinson Center’s mission is to provide pathways to success for families in Dallas County. What exactly do we mean by success? It is having the tools you need to be self-sufficient. It means having an education to succeed in the workforce, securing gainful employment, and having a stable income to support everyday … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Wilkinson Center
2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: The One Heart Project
According to Founder And CEO Of The One Heart Project Steve Riach, “The One Heart Project is thrilled to participate in our first North Texas Giving Day. Communities Foundation of Texas’ North Texas Giving Day represents an opportunity to enhance and expand our initiatives in Rockwall. “This funding will support youth like Mack, a One Heart graduate who, after growing up … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: The One Heart Project
2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Youth With Faces
According to Youth With Faces’ CEO Chris Quadri, “Teens have one thing in common: they all make mistakes. Regrettably, not all get to learn from them. For hundreds of kids in our community, the risk-taking and boundary-testing of the teen years leads them to the confines of the juvenile justice system. While youth referrals declined during the pandemic, there has been a … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Youth With Faces
2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: WeBUILT DFW
According to WeBUILT DFW’s Senior Vice-President Lindsay Langton, “The statistics are staggering, yet virtually unknown to the general population. Many have heard of the meteoric rise in autism rates, but few have heard of the housing crisis affecting this population. For instance, of adults with autism, only a small percentage (19%) live outside their parent’s home. The … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: WeBUILT DFW
2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Jubilee Park And Community Center
According to Jubilee Park And Community Center’s President and CEO Marissa Castro Mikoy, “In the heart of Southeast Dallas lies Jubilee Park, where, for many of our residents, a single line in their address—their zip code—can drastically alter the course of their lives. In our historically underserved 62-block neighborhood, due to physical barriers like I-30 cutting off … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Jubilee Park And Community Center
2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: nonPareil Institute
According to nonPareil Institute’s Regional Executive Director Wendy Crooks, “Young adults with autism often possess exceptional intelligence yet remain significantly undervalued. At least 85% of adults with autism are unemployed or underemployed, and nearly half have never had a paying job by the age of 25. Without effective solutions, many families are left providing … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: nonPareil Institute