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A Passion For Opportunity
Meet Nathan McClintock, recent recipient of the Kristofer Robinson Scholarship Fund.
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$10M Grant to UNT Dallas Law Enforcement Training Center from CFT’s W.W. Caruth, Jr. Fund
Innovative new academy facility will transform instruction for recruits, officers, civilians and command personnel
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A Passion For Education
The Sethis’ family fund and scholarship fund are centered around providing educational opportunities for students.
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May 2, 2024
$1.5M+ Awarded to 41 Local Nonprofit Organizations to Advance Equity
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November 17, 2023
Celebrating National Community Foundation Week 2023
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April 13, 2022
A Passion for the Arts
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Kaleidoscope Park to Unveil Janet Echelman’s Butterfly Rest Stop
July 08, 2024
Kaleidoscope Park is a place where nature meets culture and art abounds. Located adjacent to HALL Park’s Texas Sculpture Garden, Kaleidoscope Park’s centerpiece will be the captivating work Butterfly Rest Stop.
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Dr. Reo Pruiett’s Role Expanded to Chief Programs and Engagement Officer of Educate Texas
June 18, 2024
CFT is restructuring the programmatic operations of Educate Texas, its educational initiative, under the leadership of Dr. Reo Pruiett, who will serve in the newly established role of Chief Programs & Engagement Officer.
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John Fitzpatrick Plans Departure from Educate Texas After Almost 20 Years of Service
June 17, 2024
Executive Director of Educate Texas, an initiative of the Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT), has decided to transition to a new stage in his career. As an Educate Texas founding leader with nearly 20 years of tenure, John played a pivotal role in transforming the initiative from the Texas High School Project, its original name, into a nationally recognized statewide intermediary.
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CFT names Calvert Collins-Bratton as new Chief Relationships Officer
November 14, 2023
Communities Foundation of Texas, the largest community foundation in Texas and one of the largest in the nation, announces Calvert Collins-Bratton as CFT's next Chief Relationships Officer.
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New Joint Executive Education Offering in Partnership with SMU
October 23, 2023
60+ social sector leaders from across the metroplex gathered at the SMU Cox School of Business for the first of a new eleven-session certificate program to become social entrepreneurs.
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CFT names Wayne White as next President and CEO 
June 30, 2023
Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT), the largest community foundation in Texas and one of the largest in the nation, announces Wayne White as CFT’s next President and CEO.
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