Scoliosis is “a progressive condition causing the spine to curve or twist into a ‘C’ or ‘S’ shape.” Over the years many treatments have been used. For babies and toddlers, a plaster cast or plastic brace may be used to prevent the situation from getting worse. For adolescents, a back brace may be worn or possibly surgery may been required. Adults require treatments “to relieve … [Read more...] about Scottish Rite For Children Receives NIH $6.6M Grant To Continue Idiopathic Scoliosis Research
Grants
JUST IN: The Boone Family Foundation Provides Abide Women’s Health Services With $500K Grant
Abide Women’s Health Services is located in South Dallas, where there is a “community with the highest rates of low birth weight, pre-term birth, infant mortality and so much more.” Abide was established by Cessilye R. Smith, who "saw nationally, honestly that Black women are dying at three to four times the rate of White women; Black babies are dying at two to three times … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Boone Family Foundation Provides Abide Women’s Health Services With $500K Grant
Adam C. Wright Awarded 2022 Donald Fowler Theater Arts Memorial Fund Grant For “Another Night At The Crescent”
As tragic as playwright Donald Fowler’s death was in May 2020, he continues to live through the friends and aficionados who wanted his inspiration to live on. Thanks to the establishment of the Donald Fowler Theater Arts Memorial Fund at the Dallas Foundation, grants have been created to “provide support in the form of seed grants to artists living in the Dallas Metroplex, … [Read more...] about Adam C. Wright Awarded 2022 Donald Fowler Theater Arts Memorial Fund Grant For “Another Night At The Crescent”
JUST IN: Department Of Defense Research Awarded $100K Grant To Scottish Rite For Children
Scottish Rite For Children has quite a national ... no, make that an international ... reputation as one of the nation's leading pediatric orthopedic centers. And this reputation has not gone unnoticed by the Department of Defense. As part of the Department's Neurofibromatosis Research Program, Scottish Rite has just been awarded a $100,000 grant "to investigate new … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Department Of Defense Research Awarded $100K Grant To Scottish Rite For Children
TWU And My Possibilities Receive $267,477 For “Planning For Autism In Communities And Schools”
While strides have been made in addressing the issues facing those with autism, there are still major challenges. According to a collaboration between Texas Woman’s University School of Occupational Therapy and My Possibilities, “the current outcomes for autistic adolescents and adults often include social isolation and stressful/difficult attempts at participation in community … [Read more...] about TWU And My Possibilities Receive $267,477 For “Planning For Autism In Communities And Schools”
Park Place Dealerships’ “Season Of Giving” Rewards 24 Area Non-Profits With Grants Totaling $100K
Beating Santa to the gift-giving, Park Place Dealerships announced the area non-profits that were selected to receive $100,000 in grants for its Season Of Giving program. According to Park Place Dealerships Managing Director Tony Carimi, “Selecting these non-profits was very challenging. There are so many worthy non-profits doing admirable work in the areas we would like to … [Read more...] about Park Place Dealerships’ “Season Of Giving” Rewards 24 Area Non-Profits With Grants Totaling $100K
Applications Are Available For Park Place Dealerships’ “Season Of Giving” $100,000 Grant Program
Before you start thawing out your turkey, you might want to check out Park Place Dealerships' "Season Of Giving” program. Not only is it a sweet opportunity, its timing is downright perfect. To help kick off Park Place's 35th year of Experts in Excellence, it's giving $100,000 in grants to North Texas non-profits with the grants ranging from $5,000 to $10,000. According … [Read more...] about Applications Are Available For Park Place Dealerships’ “Season Of Giving” $100,000 Grant Program
Dallas Mavericks’ Mavs Foundation Scores A $1M Commitment For Area Non-Profits
The Dallas Mavericks’ Mavs Foundation is kicking off the season of giving with a big commitment to area non-profits. According to Mavs Foundation President Katie Edwards, “We are thrilled to announce our commitment of $1 million for the first time ever. The need is greater than ever across the North Texas community and we are grateful for the opportunity to support local … [Read more...] about Dallas Mavericks’ Mavs Foundation Scores A $1M Commitment For Area Non-Profits
The Orchid Circle Provides More Than $250K To 20 Area Non-Profits Plus Two Leadership Grants
The Orchid Giving Circle at Texas Women’s Foundation provided a record $247,500 to 20 North Texas in addition to leadership grants to Nomi Networks Founder Diana Mao and talkSTEM’s Dr. Koshi Dhingra. The 20 non-profits include the following: Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIA): Scholarships Asian Americans Advancing Justice: Demographic … [Read more...] about The Orchid Circle Provides More Than $250K To 20 Area Non-Profits Plus Two Leadership Grants
Deadline For 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Grant Applications Nears
The clock is ticking down for Dallas County children’s non-profits to submit their applications to be 2022 Crystal Charity Ball beneficiaries. 2022 CCB Chair Susan Farris and CCB Charity Selection Chair Suzy Gekiere are greeting the postperson each day as s/he delivers applications. But with the deadline by noon this Friday, it might be wise for those putting the … [Read more...] about Deadline For 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Grant Applications Nears
2021 North Texas Giving Day Is Putting The Fun Into Fundraising For Area Non-Profits
If your emailbox has had a surge of notes from your non-profit friends encouraging you to get onboard with them for North Texas Giving Day, the big day is just hours away. Starting at 6 a.m. Thursday, the 2021 NTGD will start its 18-hour march to raise funds for non-profits in 20 North Texas counties. Unlike last year, when the P-word (aka pandemic) forced most activities … [Read more...] about 2021 North Texas Giving Day Is Putting The Fun Into Fundraising For Area Non-Profits