The Communities Foundation of Texas is aiming to expand the depth and breadth of its community outreach. So on Tuesday, December 4, it hosted a Cause-Minded Conversation titled "The Role of Faith Communities in Addressing Equity/Inclusion." The purpose: exploring ways that churches can move beyond addressing issues like poverty and homelessness to tackle "fairness, equity and … [Read more...] about Dallas Faulted For ‘White Supremacy’ During Communities Foundation Of Texas’ Cause-Minded Conversation
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A Special Thank You To … Friends Of Methodist Health System
From Methodist Health System Foundation President Jim Johnston,"For more than 30 years, Methodist Health System’s Breast Health Outreach program has been a cornerstone of our mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare, bringing vital breast health services to uninsured and underinsured women in our community. Generous grants from Susan … [Read more...] about A Special Thank You To … Friends Of Methodist Health System
A Simple Thank You To … Lyda Hill And The Moody Foundation
From VNA President/CEO Katherine Krause,“On behalf of The Visiting Nurse Association of Texas, I am honored to thank two incredibly generous philanthropists. In late December VNA received not only one, but two truly transformational gifts at year end, making the way for a healthier, happier new year for vulnerable seniors in Dallas County.“Long-time VNA … [Read more...] about A Simple Thank You To … Lyda Hill And The Moody Foundation
Dallas Theta Alumnae Chapter Scored Bingo With Fundraiser And National Founders Award
The Kappa Kappa Gammas had the elegant two-day Tablescapes in October at the Dallas Country. The Chi Omegas were hosting the three-day Chi Omega Christmas Market shopping extravaganza at the Centennial Hall at Fair Park from November 14-17. The Kappa Alpha Thetas took over Brook Hollow Golf Club on Tuesday, November 13, to play Theta And Friends Bingo.Unlike the Kappas in … [Read more...] about Dallas Theta Alumnae Chapter Scored Bingo With Fundraiser And National Founders Award
JUST IN: ORIX Foundation Provides $1,415,000 For 72 North Texas Area Nonprofits
ORIX Foundation has just released its funding for North Texas nonprofits and, boy, did their bookkeepers have their hands full. They cut checks totaling $1.415M for 72 North Texas nonprofits in the following six categories:Education - $467,400 to 25 organizations that prepare children for success through learning. Children at Risk - $195,350 to ten organizations … [Read more...] about JUST IN: ORIX Foundation Provides $1,415,000 For 72 North Texas Area Nonprofits
Dallas Women’s Foundation Unveils A New Name And A Record Haul At Its 33rd Annual Luncheon
What do you get when you put together Roslyn Dawson Thompson, president and CEO of the Dallas Women's Foundation; Co-chairs Lael Brodsky and Tricia Miller and Honorary Co-chairs Matrice Ellis-Kirk and Ambassador Ron Kirk; and top sponsors like Presenting Sponsor Toyota, Target, Lyda Hill and Nancy C. Rogers? You get the foundation's 33rd Annual Luncheon on Wednesday, November … [Read more...] about Dallas Women’s Foundation Unveils A New Name And A Record Haul At Its 33rd Annual Luncheon
The Village of Giving Circle Celebrated Its First Check Presentations For Nine Area Non-Profits
With cold, wet weather nearing, Sunday, November 4, was amazingly flawless both outside and inside Hotel ZaZa. The reason for the great feel inside the hotel was a standing room only for The Village of Giving Circle at Texas Women's Foundation grants distribution.Back story: Back in April, a group of African American female leaders gathered on a Sunday afternoon at Shonn … [Read more...] about The Village of Giving Circle Celebrated Its First Check Presentations For Nine Area Non-Profits
Communities Foundation Of Texas Awards Grants Totaling $698,000 To 28 Area Nonprofits
And the good-end-of-the-year-news keeps coming in. Earlier this year, Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) invited DFW nonprofits to submit Letters of Inquiry for its “fund holders whose interests align with the nonprofits’ specific areas of focus.”Upon receipt, the CFT staff “summarizes all nonprofit projects submitted to the foundation’s annual review cycle in the … [Read more...] about Communities Foundation Of Texas Awards Grants Totaling $698,000 To 28 Area Nonprofits
Nancy Ann And Ray Hunt Family Foundation Gifted St. Philip’s School And Community Center With $2M
What a simply marvelous way to end the year. The Nancy Ann and Ray Hunt Family Foundation has played Santa Claus big-time for St. Philip’s School and Community Center with a $2M contribution for its “We Believe Campaign.”According to Hunt matriarch Nancy Ann and patriarch Ray Hunt, “Our gift will endow the School’s Early Childhood Director position and support the expansion … [Read more...] about Nancy Ann And Ray Hunt Family Foundation Gifted St. Philip’s School And Community Center With $2M
MySweetWishList: Texas Women’s Foundation
According to Texas Women’s Foundation President/CEO Roslyn Dawson Thompson,“We are fortunate to live in a state with an exceptional quality of life, low unemployment and a strong economy. Yet despite our prosperity, too many Texans lack opportunities and suffer economic hardship. That is particularly true for Texas women and girls.“From the age of 18, Texas women are … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Texas Women’s Foundation
“Diversity In Philanthropy” Discussion Provided A Better Understanding About High Net Worth Donors Of Color
Communities Foundation of Texas and Dallas Women's Foundation teamed up with The Vaid Group and Faces of Giving to provide a better understanding of the expanding world of philanthropy on Tuesday, October 30. Filling Communities Foundation of Texas' main hall, 350 guests learned how to identify and work with "high net worth" donors. Here's a report from the field:On … [Read more...] about “Diversity In Philanthropy” Discussion Provided A Better Understanding About High Net Worth Donors Of Color