As 2019 is coming to an end, folks are reviewing the successes of the past year and announcing plans for 2020. Communities Foundation of Texas is leading the herd with Board Chair Jim Bass revealing that a record-breaking $118M in grants were made during the 2019 fiscal year benefiting the following areas: Education: 22% Religious activities: 16% Health and … [Read more...] about Communities Foundation Of Texas Reports Record-Breaking Grants In 2019 And New Board Leadership And Members
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JUST IN: Family Gateway Awarded A Whopping $2.75M Grant From Bezos Day One Fund
The Bezos Day One Fund may be new to some folks. It was launched by Amazon’s MacKenzie and Jeff Bezos in November 2018 focusing on two areas: funding local nonprofits to help homeless families, and creating a network of new, nonprofit tier-one preschools in low-income communities. To achieve this mission, a commitment of $2B was made. It was just announced that North … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Family Gateway Awarded A Whopping $2.75M Grant From Bezos Day One Fund
Community Partners Of Dallas Receives Vizient Inc.’s Norman Borlaug Humanitarian Award
If you’ve never heard of Norman Borlaug, Community Partners of Dallas CEO Paige McDaniel will set you straight. The late agronomist “was known as the man who saved a billion lives for his revolutionary approach to plant breeding that resulted in a wheat variety that exponentially increase yields while actively resisting drought and disease. His green revolution breakthrough … [Read more...] about Community Partners Of Dallas Receives Vizient Inc.’s Norman Borlaug Humanitarian Award
Junior League Of Dallas Presents More Than $92K To Benefit DISD Educators And Programs
For 50 Dallas Independent School District educators, Christmas came early on Tuesday, September 10, at the Junior League of Dallas (JLD) headquarters. As part of JLD's Grants for Innovative Teaching (GFIT) program, nearly $100,000 was presented to the recipients thanks in large part due to support from Presenting Sponsor Texas Instruments and the Agnes Cluthe Oliver Foundation. … [Read more...] about Junior League Of Dallas Presents More Than $92K To Benefit DISD Educators And Programs
Children’s Butterfly Atrium Turned Into A Diamond In The Ruff For Little Players And Pooches
Despite Major League Baseball's All-Star game being in the rear-view mirror, baseball was rockin’ and rollin’ on Thursday, August 1, at "Dog Park" (aka Children’s Medical Center’s Butterfly Atrium). And it literally was going to the dogs. For the annual celebration by PetSmart Charities, Children’s munchkin patients along with Children’s therapy dogs rounded the bases for … [Read more...] about Children’s Butterfly Atrium Turned Into A Diamond In The Ruff For Little Players And Pooches
JUST IN: AWARE President Jolie Humphrey Reveals 13 Grant Recipients For 2019-2020
AWARE President Jolie Humphrey just announced the Dallas and Collin County grant recipients for 2019-2020. Some are new; some are vets of AWARE’s support of organizations “on the frontlines in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease.” And the recipients and their programs are: Baylor Healthcare System: Continued salary support for the Baylor AT&T Memory Center to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: AWARE President Jolie Humphrey Reveals 13 Grant Recipients For 2019-2020
Thanks To A $2,500 Grant, VNA Is Going To The Dogs And Cats
While VNA is well known for providing meals for the community’s “hidden hungry,” it also helps those same folks with their “best friends.” Due to being on a tightly fixed budget and/or being unable to physically care for their dog(s), cat(s), bird(s) or fish, they sometimes struggle to provide for their needs. Thanks to a $2,500 grant from Meals On Wheels America, … [Read more...] about Thanks To A $2,500 Grant, VNA Is Going To The Dogs And Cats
JUST IN: The Meadows Foundation Awards Ten Grants To North Texas Nonprofits And Public Entities
Dallas-based The Meadows Foundation has been playing Santa Claus. It was just revealed that it has awarded $2,734,800 in grants to 30 Texas nonprofits and public entities. The following ten North Texas organizations received grants: Civic And Public Affairs North Texas Asset Funders Network, Dallas — $15,000 toward promoting economic opportunity and financial security … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Meadows Foundation Awards Ten Grants To North Texas Nonprofits And Public Entities
Texas Bar Foundation Shows The Love For North Texas Nonprofits With $82,941 In Grants
The Texas Bar Foundation presented more than $1.35M to nonprofits this year. The North Texas organizations that received $82,941 in grants benefiting area residents are ACT (Advocates for Community Transformation) — $20,000 for "Seed Stage Launch-Empowering South Oak Cliff Residents To Take Back Their Street” Alliance for Children — $15,441 for “Child Homicide … [Read more...] about Texas Bar Foundation Shows The Love For North Texas Nonprofits With $82,941 In Grants
Housing Crisis Center Receives Grant For Legal Services Support
Housing Crisis Center CEO Kelvin Brown just came on board in January and he already knows how to start the week on a great note. It seems that the Texas Bar Foundation has provided a $7,500 Legal Services grant to “help support the services provided to individuals in imminent danger of becoming homeless through offering free legal advice and direction.” According to Kelvin, … [Read more...] about Housing Crisis Center Receives Grant For Legal Services Support
Lumin Education Celebrates 40th Anniversary Plus Two Grants Amounting To $865,200
Lumin Education has a lot to celebrate. In addition to its 40th anniversary, Dallas' first public Montessori charter school has received two grants totaling $865,200! The grant for $565,200 will create over a three-year period a partnership with SMU's Simmons School of Education. "The project will fund research that will evaluate how the Lumin Education model of starting … [Read more...] about Lumin Education Celebrates 40th Anniversary Plus Two Grants Amounting To $865,200