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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JUST IN: Communities Foundation Of Texas To Host “North Texas Gives To The Arts” With $100K Match From April 17-30
One North Texas non-profit sector that has been challenged in recovering from the pandemic is the arts. To bolster financial support for both performing and visual arts groups, Communities Foundation Of Texas is celebrating April’s Dallas Arts Month with a “fundraising campaign through the NorthTexasGivingDay.org platform.” Thanks to a $100,000 match supported by The Giana … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Communities Foundation Of Texas To Host “North Texas Gives To The Arts” With $100K Match From April 17-30
Communities Foundation Of Texas Board Of Trustees Adds New Members And Leadership Transition
From incoming and outgoing trustees to a change of board leadership, Communities Foundation of Texas has started the newest year with a lot of activity. Joining the board of trustees are Peter Brodsky, Jill Louis and Christopher "Chris" Reynolds. According to CFT President/CEO Wayne White, “It’s an honor to welcome Peter, Jill and Chris to CFT’s board of … [Read more...] about Communities Foundation Of Texas Board Of Trustees Adds New Members And Leadership Transition
2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: A Final Word From Communities Foundation Of Texas Board Chair Richie Butler
According to Communities Foundation of Texas Board Chair Richie Butler, “On behalf of the Board of Trustees of Communities Foundation of Texas, we extend heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to everyone who gave what they could to the causes they care about through this year’s North Texas Giving Day. “When we kicked off this special series [North Texas Giving Day Booster] … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: A Final Word From Communities Foundation Of Texas Board Chair Richie Butler
JUST IN: 2024 North Texas Giving Day Broke All Its Previous Records Surpassing $68M
For those who stayed up late to watch the 2024 North Texas Giving Day Board race to the midnight finish line, it was a real nail-biter. Surely, appointments are going to be made Friday to replace the chewed-off acrylic nails. A quick rundown of the final hour was that it looked like there was a chance this year's mega-fundraiser for area charities just might beat the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2024 North Texas Giving Day Broke All Its Previous Records Surpassing $68M
JUST IN: 2024 North Texas Giving Day Is Getting Ever So Close To Beating Last Year’s Numbers In Its Final Hours
With just three hours to go, 2024 North Texas Giving Day is inching its way to meet last year's $63M+ total. From all appearances, it may be a tight finale with a little more than $5M needed. The good news is that thousands of North Texas non-profits have spread the word about their programs. Regardless of the outcome, the real story is how the collaboration of companies, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2024 North Texas Giving Day Is Getting Ever So Close To Beating Last Year’s Numbers In Its Final Hours
JUST IN: 2024 North Texas Giving Day Hits The Halfway Mark With $42M+ And Prizes Being Awarded
With nine hours down and nine to go, 2024 North Texas Giving Day is whooping it up for thousands of area charities to the tune of $42M+. Yes, emailboxes are being slammed by non-profit reminders that now is the time to donate. But the shout-outs are working, thanks to the generosity of all types of donations. Everything from $1 to ... While Westlake Academy Foundation … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2024 North Texas Giving Day Hits The Halfway Mark With $42M+ And Prizes Being Awarded
JUST IN: North Texas Giving Day Is Past Halfway To Last Year’s Total $63.9M
2024 North Texas Giving Day is only six hours old and it's already more than halfway to last year's total of $63.9M. And it still has 12 hours to go! Like veteran horse race track experts, people who have followed the day's activities love to watch the Leaderboard page showing the results in three categories of small, medium and large, plus one focused on schools. At this … [Read more...] about JUST IN: North Texas Giving Day Is Past Halfway To Last Year’s Total $63.9M
JUST IN: 2024 North Texas Giving Day Is Off And Running With More Than $23M Already Donated
Good morning, North Texas! Rise and shine and welcome to the biggest day in philanthropy: Communities Foundation Of Texas' North Texas Giving Day. With the official start taking place just seconds ago, the 3,000+ non-profits have been been raising the call for their works to support the community. If you want to complain about the emails and shout-outs leading up to this … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2024 North Texas Giving Day Is Off And Running With More Than $23M Already Donated
2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: The Happy Pet Project
According The Happy Pet Project’s Managing Director of Innovative Programs And Advocacy Leah Bocanegra, “North Texas shelters are overwhelmed with animals in need daily. Some shelters offer basic medical care but don’t have the resources for complex needs. Without immediate medical care, many companion animals face an uncertain future. That is where the compassion and … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: The Happy Pet Project
2024 North Texas Giving Day Gets Underway At 6 A.M. Thursday With 3,000+ Non-Profits
This time Thursday, North Texas will be in the beginning hours of the 2024 North Texas Giving Day presented by Amazon, with more than 3,000 non-profits vying for support. And 369 of them have matching fund opportunities to boot. Since Monday, August 26, the 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster series has celebrated dozens and dozens and dozens of area non-profits with a … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Gets Underway At 6 A.M. Thursday With 3,000+ Non-Profits