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JUST IN: Communities In Schools Dallas Region Receives A $500,000 Grant From W.W. Caruth Jr. Fund

Dec 23, 2020 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Since Santa has been so busy preparing for the big Christmas deliveries, he had W.W. Caruth Jr. Fund at Communities Foundation of Texas deliver an early surprise for Communities in Schools Dallas Region. It needed no  hoity-toity gift wrap. The $500,000 grant is splendiferously beautiful all in itself. The grant will be used to “to fund CISDR’s program services for the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Communities In Schools Dallas Region Receives A $500,000 Grant From W.W. Caruth Jr. Fund

KidneyTexas Inc. Hands Out Six Grants For 2020 And Has A New Slate Of Officers For 2021

Dec 16, 2020 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

KidneyTexas Inc. is closing the books on 2020 handing out grants and opening a new one for 2021 with new leadership. 2020 KidneyTexas President Sandy Secor announced the organization’s 2021 leadership would include the following: President Rose Gault, 1st VP Susan Fisk, 2nd VP Courtney Nall, 3rd VP Kendra Karlock, Recording Secretary Jan Ward, Corresponding Secretary … [Read more...] about KidneyTexas Inc. Hands Out Six Grants For 2020 And Has A New Slate Of Officers For 2021

MySweetWishList: Children’s Medical Center Foundation

Dec 16, 2020 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

According to Children’s Medical Center Foundation President Brent Christopher, “There’s no question that 2020 has been quite the year. We’ve seen a global pandemic, a chaotic presidential election, shifts to remote learning and other disruptive events. They’ve all contributed to rising stress levels, general anxiety and other mental health challenges for children and adults … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Children’s Medical Center Foundation

MySweetWishList: Texas Vignette

Nov 30, 2020 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

According to Texas Vignette President Jessica Ingle, “For emerging artists, gaining momentum and the pathway to a sustainable career depends largely on elusive opportunities to exhibit, yet there continues to be a large gender disparity in terms of museum exhibitions, acquisitions, and gallery representation. In response, Texas Vignette was formed in 2018 as a 501 (c) 3 … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Texas Vignette

JUST IN: The Laura Bush Foundation For America’s Libraries Awards $500K For Tornado-Ravaged DISD School Libraries

Nov 20, 2020 11:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

There’s an old saying that “When it rains, it pours,” and in this case the pouring is funding for North Texas. In helping the Dallas ISD to rebuild from last year’s devastating tornado, The Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries has just awarded a $500,000 grant to help Thomas Jefferson High School, Francisco “Pancho” Medrano Middle School and Walnut Hill PK-8 to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Laura Bush Foundation For America’s Libraries Awards $500K For Tornado-Ravaged DISD School Libraries

JUST IN: H100 Latina Giving Circle Celebrates First Year By Providing $125K for DFW Latinas

Nov 13, 2020 3:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

More good news emanating from a Texas Women’s Foundation fund. This time it’s from H100 Latina Giving Circle. Established just a year ago by Hispanic 100 Network, its purpose is to “further engage Latinas in philanthropy, and to expand resources for local organizations whose mission is to empower, educate and support Latinas in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.” According to H100 … [Read more...] about JUST IN: H100 Latina Giving Circle Celebrates First Year By Providing $125K for DFW Latinas

Mary Kay Foundation’s Domestic Violence Shelter 100 Grants Include Four North Texas Organizations

Nov 6, 2020 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

With October being “Domestic Violence Awareness Month,” Dallas-based Mary Kay Foundation provided $1.1M in grants to 100 domestic violence shelters throughout the country. According to The Mary Kay Foundation Board of Directors President Mike Lunceford, “At Mary Kay, we believe in helping women improve their circumstances and live their best lives. One in four women will … [Read more...] about Mary Kay Foundation’s Domestic Violence Shelter 100 Grants Include Four North Texas Organizations

Richardson/Plano Kappa Delta Alumnae Chapter Provides Support For Family Compass Clients And Staff

Nov 4, 2020 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

The ladies of the Richardson/Plano Kappa Delta Alumnae Chapter (RPKDAC) know how to show some love to nonprofits. Without being asked, they “applied for and received a $7,000 KiDs Grant from the Kappa Delta Foundation” for Family Compass’ “Growing as Parents” program in Dallas and Collin counties. As RPKDAC Community Service VP Gail Chandler put it, “We need Family … [Read more...] about Richardson/Plano Kappa Delta Alumnae Chapter Provides Support For Family Compass Clients And Staff

Anthem Strong Families Receives $15M in Federal Grants To Expand Its Programs

Oct 28, 2020 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

Dallas’ Anthem Strong Families' mission is “to be the champions for our community by education, equipping and empowering men, women and youth to be the champion for their life, their marriage, their children and their family.” One example of their work is Jon Correra. After serving seven years in a federal prison and now a single father of three, he explained, “My life was … [Read more...] about Anthem Strong Families Receives $15M in Federal Grants To Expand Its Programs

Emma Lazarus Resilience Fund Provides $600,000 For 16 Dallas Nonprofits Helping Immigrants And Refugees

Oct 27, 2020 11:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

Back in July when COVID-19 was in overdrive, the Emma Lazarus Resilience Fund was created “to provide financial assistance to individuals and families who are impacted by COVID-19 and are ineligible for federal COVID-19 relief programs.” It was initially launched thanks to an initial $500,000 contribution from the New York-based Open Society Foundation (OSF). Recently it … [Read more...] about Emma Lazarus Resilience Fund Provides $600,000 For 16 Dallas Nonprofits Helping Immigrants And Refugees

JUST IN: Hamon Charitable Foundation Provides Children’s Medical Center Foundation With A $7.5M Match Challenge

Oct 23, 2020 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

The late Nancy and Jake Hamon were the poster couple of Texas legends. Jake made his money as an independent wildcatter and Nancy was the hostess who set the bar in these parts. An invitation to a Hamon party was like winning the lottery. But as great as their reputations were in business and society, their philanthropy totally outshone all else. Over the years, such local … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Hamon Charitable Foundation Provides Children’s Medical Center Foundation With A $7.5M Match Challenge

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