According to The Concilio Board Chair Whitney Strauss, “The future of North Texas depends upon the strength of Latino families. For 40 years, The Concilio has united the North Texas community in support of Latino and other diverse families. Each year, The Concilio unlocks education, wellness and economic opportunities for more than 22,000 individuals in … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: The Concilio’s Big Dreams Gala
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The Concilio Celebrates 40 Years With Big Dreams Gala On The First Day Of National Hispanic Heritage Month
Unlike most monthly celebrations, it may seem a little unusual that National Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 to October 15. But there is an interesting history to its creation. In 1968 President Lyndon Johnson signed a law designating a week-long celebration honoring the Hispanic and Latin American communities. It was 20 years later that President Ronald … [Read more...] about The Concilio Celebrates 40 Years With Big Dreams Gala On The First Day Of National Hispanic Heritage Month
The Concilio Kicks Off Its 40th Anniversary With Dancing, Treats, Mural Coloring And An Announcement
Postponing its annual Big Dreams Gala this year due to vaccination activities was a hard one for The Concilio. The original plan was to use it as the kickoff for the organization's 40th anniversary. Instead they decided to celebrate with a birthday party on Saturday, October 16, at Kiest Park. In addition to dancing, treats and creating a mural for The Concilio office, there … [Read more...] about The Concilio Kicks Off Its 40th Anniversary With Dancing, Treats, Mural Coloring And An Announcement
Bank Of America Supports 36 Local Non-Profits With Grants Totaling $1.5M
The thinking behind Bank of America’s grant program is “our non-profits have not only risen to meet the everyday needs of the community, but also to meet the increased, urgent demands brought on by the pandemic.” To support the company’s appreciation and support of non-profits, it has awarded more than $1.5M to 36 Dallas-Fort Worth area non-profits dealing with … [Read more...] about Bank Of America Supports 36 Local Non-Profits With Grants Totaling $1.5M
Emma Lazarus Resilience Fund Provides $600,000 For 16 Dallas Nonprofits Helping Immigrants And Refugees
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