Communities Foundation of Texas is continuing to spread philanthropy across North Texas. In its latest show of support, this morning it was announced that $9,705,000 is being provided to "non-profits committed to expanding access to North Texas health services.” Most of the funds (or $9.25M) went to five organizations: Children’s Medical Center Foundation — … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Communities Foundation Of Texas Awards $9.7M+ To Area Non-Profits For Healthcare Services
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Affordable Housing Leader Ashley O. Brundage Named CEO Of Dallas Area Habitat For Humanity
Since William Eubanks III’s departure as CEO of Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity in October, Dallas Habitat Executive Committee Board Member Roy Whitehead has led a search committee for a replacement. The five-month search just ended with the hiring of Ashley O. Brundage, who has been a leading force in Dallas’ “affordable housing sector.” As the founding board chair … [Read more...] about Affordable Housing Leader Ashley O. Brundage Named CEO Of Dallas Area Habitat For Humanity
Tocqueville Society Luncheon Kicks Off Local United Way’s 99th Annual Fundraising Campaign
You can't say President and CEO Jennifer Sampson doesn't try her best to get folks fired up on behalf of the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas — and on behalf of its Tocqueville Society of heavyweight donors who give the cause at least $10,000 annually. At a luncheon back in 2015, Sampson urged guests to help Dallas' Ruth Sharp Altshuler Tocqueville group recruit more … [Read more...] about Tocqueville Society Luncheon Kicks Off Local United Way’s 99th Annual Fundraising Campaign
United Way Of Metropolitan Dallas Board And Foundation Leadership and New Members Revealed
The United Way Of Metropolitan Dallas and its foundation have a slate of new officers, committee chairs and board members for its 2023-2024 fiscal year. According to United Way Of Metropolitan Dallas McDermott-Templeton President /CEO Jennifer Sampson, “The region’s top business and community leaders continue to reinforce their commitment to creating the access for … [Read more...] about United Way Of Metropolitan Dallas Board And Foundation Leadership and New Members Revealed
United Way Of Metropolitan Dallas Celebrated 97 Years At The Star With Standout Honorees And Results
Following a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, United Way of Metropolitan Dallas resurrected its Annual Celebration and Unite Forever Campaign Awards event on Thursday, May 12, to celebrate its 97 years of bringing companies, donors and volunteers together for the betterment of Dallas. And what a party it was! With more than 800 folks dining on the floor of The Star, one of … [Read more...] about United Way Of Metropolitan Dallas Celebrated 97 Years At The Star With Standout Honorees And Results
United Way Of Metropolitan Dallas Welcomes Aboard New Directors
United Way of Metropolitan Dallas’ (UWMD) ranks of leadership are growing. In addition to United Way with its Aspire United 2030 in its sights to “improve education, income and health,” its foundation — United Way Foundation of Metropolitan Dallas (UWFMD) — is adding to its own board. According to UWMD McDermott-Templeton CEO/President Jennifer Sampson, “As we continue to … [Read more...] about United Way Of Metropolitan Dallas Welcomes Aboard New Directors
A Passing: Mary Anne Sammons Cree
In the days ahead, there will be much reported about philanthropist Mary Anne Cree's countless acts of generosity. But to treasure her legacy, it’s necessary to start back in the late 1800s, when her father Charles Addison Sammons was born in Ardmore. It was just 12 years later he found himself an orphan and moved to his aunt’s farm in Plano. It didn’t take long for the boy to … [Read more...] about A Passing: Mary Anne Sammons Cree
“Get Shift Done” Got It Done Thanks To A Couple Of Innovative Entrepreneurs And A Lot Of Smart Calls
Ross Perot Jr. was late getting to North Texas Food Bank (NTFB)’s Jan’s Garden late yesterday afternoon. He admitted that he’d “never really liked traffic ‘til currently, but now I see traffic and think ‘Wow, we’re getting back to normal.’” The occasion that drew Ross and other philanthropists and non-profits to the Plano site was the first anniversary of entrepreneurs … [Read more...] about “Get Shift Done” Got It Done Thanks To A Couple Of Innovative Entrepreneurs And A Lot Of Smart Calls
JUST IN: 2021 Cherish The Children Virtual Luncheon Honorees And Keynote Speaker Revealed
Leave it to Dallas CASA to be timely in recognizing people and causes. It has just been revealed that the annual Caroline Rose Hunt Cherish the Children Award will be presented to the North Texas Cares Funders Collaborative. It you’ll recall when the pandemic started, it was pretty harum-scarum. Nonprofits were seeing their fundraising efforts being canceled and the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2021 Cherish The Children Virtual Luncheon Honorees And Keynote Speaker Revealed
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
North Texas Giving Tuesday Now Joins The Global #GivingTuesdayNow To Support Area Nonprofits On May 5
As if Communities Foundation of Texas and the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas didn’t already have enough on their plates with North Texas Cares, they’ve partnered up with the Dallas Cowboys to be part of the global #Giving TuesdayNow program. Instead of holding the annual Giving Tuesday program in November, they’re arranging to put on North Texas Giving Tuesday Now to “raise … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Tuesday Now Joins The Global #GivingTuesdayNow To Support Area Nonprofits On May 5