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Celebrating National Community Foundation Week 2025
CFT is celebrating Community Foundation Week, recognized nationally November 12 - 18. Community Foundation Week uplifts the important work of the 900+ community foundations throughout America and their collaborative and innovative approach to working with the public, private, and nonprofit sector to address community needs.
CFT Supports Launch of GreenLight Fund in Dallas
The strong philanthropic community in Dallas has made it possible for GreenLight Fund, a national nonprofit funder, to expand to the region, bringing an innovative approach to tackling some of the city’s most critical unmet needs tied to racial, social and economic inequities.
Supporting our community during a time of increased need
Our community is experiencing a rise in food insecurity, with many North Texas families seeking food aid for the first time, or in need of increased support. In response, Communities Foundation of Texas has issued $880,000 in grant funding to the local nonprofits featured in the following blog who are working tirelessly to meet growing food needs.
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Dallas Regional Chamber Young Professionals “Get On Board” event features CFT’s Monica Egert Smith
Largest Community Day of Giving Just Got Larger with Dirk & Jessica Nowitzki as Honorary Chairs for 11th annual North Texas Giving Day!
CFT in the Media
Local leader John Fitzpatrick honored for impact on El Paso’s early college education
- CBS 4
Roland Parrish made his money with McDonald’s. Now he’s giving it back to Dallas
- Dallas Morning News
Speakers Bureau
Our team actively speaks in public settings and participates in panels and forums designed to spur charitable giving and community involvement. Learn more about our leadership team and areas of speaking expertise. To invite a foundation representative to speak at your event, email Nicole Paquette.
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