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Freedom Day 2020

Volunteers rally together for the 19th annual Freedom Day centered around Equity and Justice for All!

Communities Foundation of Texas’ 19th annual Freedom Day community service event will be held in observance of the 19th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and the federally-recognized National Day of Service and Remembrance, September 11 and as part of the North Texas Giving Day season. Hundreds of volunteers representing CFT for Business member companies, sponsors, CFT fund holders, staff, and DFW-area veterans will join in service around the theme of Equity and Justice for All.

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Education Matters

CFT helps fund The Dallas Morning News Education Lab to expand education coverage

The Dallas Morning News will launch a new initiative this fall, the Education Lab, that will expand its education coverage, adding two staff members and a fellow solely focused on education. This effort will double the production of in-depth stories and data insights to illuminate the progress and remaining challenges within the North Texas education-to-workforce pipeline.

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To Go Far, Go Together

CFT, United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, and Trusted World partner to bring free personal protective equipment to nonprofits

At CFT, we believe wholeheartedly in working side by side with others, knowing that our impact is greater and farther-reaching when we collaborate with partners. This rings especially true as our community works to navigate and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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GiveWisely Goes Virtual

CFT meets givers where they are

We’ve seen firsthand that where giving thrives, communities thrive too. Our GiveWisely course is one of CFT’s most popular services that empowers you to discover (or rediscover) your core values and helps you think critically about how you give. It will help you develop your own personal approach to philanthropy, to propel your passions while doing good.

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We Know This Much Is True: North Texas Cares

32 Area Funders and United Ways Partner to Create Second Phase Common Grant Application for Nonprofits

If we've learned anything about North Texans during the COVID-19 pandemic, it's that we care. Between April and mid-July 2020, 1,400 grants totaling $40 million were awarded to 630 area nonprofits through the North Texas Application process from 30+ participating funders. Now, participating foundations and United Ways are working collaboratively to field a second round of funding requests!

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Bush Institute Partners with CFT to Award North Korea Freedom Scholarships

$40,900 in funds awarded to 12 North Korean escapees to pursue higher education

The George W. Bush Institute announced the 12 recipients of the 2020 North Korea Freedom Scholarship. Established in 2017, the North Korea Freedom Scholarship is designed to help North Korean escapees and their children pursue higher education and build productive, prosperous lives as new Americans.

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Young Virtual Volunteers Spread Joy During Pandemic

Local youth make impact during COVID-19

I find myself constantly yearning for positive stories during this period of perpetual uncertainty. Fortunately, the myriad of ‘bright spots’ emanating from Be the Change South Asian Young Giving Circle, continue to warm our hearts with inspiring acts of kindness and compassion by our young virtual volunteers.

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Communities Foundation of Texas funds 20 Scholarships for Black and African American Fundraisers

CFT awards grant to Association of Fundraising Professionals – Greater Dallas Chapter for professional membership fees

In July 2020, the Communities Foundation of Texas partnered with the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Dallas Chapter to offer scholarships for 20 Black and African American fundraising professionals to be used for membership to AFP Greater Dallas.

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Study: U.S. Community Foundations Have Mobilized More Than $1 Billion to Help Nonprofits Address COVID-19

Foundations support and empower giving during times of crisis

An unprecedented effort by U.S. community foundations to help those impacted by COVID-19 has now mobilized more than $1 billion to support on-the-ground efforts by nonprofits.

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