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Austin Street Center Launches Fundraising Effort to Support Families Displaced by Oak Cliff Apartment Explosion

Austin Street Center, in partnership with the City of Dallas and Communities Foundation of Texas as the lead funder, alongside The Dallas Foundation, Muse Family Foundation, and other partners, has launched a coordinated effort to support 19 families displaced by the May 28 Oak Cliff apartment explosion.

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Communities Foundation of Texas Awards $300,000 in grants to anti-trafficking organizations

CFT has announced $300,000 in grants to nonprofits focused on combating and preventing human trafficking ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Support for Oak Cliff Fire Relief

On Thursday, May 28th, a natural gas fire killed three people, including a child, and injured several others in Oak Cliff.  Local humanitarian aid organizations are mobilizing to provide immediate relief and prepare for long-term recovery.

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Coalition Announces First Downtown DPD Command Center, Marking One Year of Safe in the City Results
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CFT’s 2026 Professional Seminar
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All Neighbors Coalition Announce Homelessness Strategy to Keep Public Spaces Vibrant and Safe During and After FIFA
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A Call to Action for Latino Giving
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A Perspective on Healthy Food Access – Dr. Froswa’ Booker-Drew
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A Perspective on Healthy Food Access – Dr. Kelly Varga
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A Perspective on Healthy Food Access – Nadine Dechausay
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A Perspective on Healthy Food Access – Heather Lepeska
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Leading Through Legacy: CFT’s Live Oak Society
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A Letter From Our President – Summer 2019
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CFT’s Education Expertise
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CFT in the Media

North Texas Giving Day Breaks Record With $68.3 Million Donated
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North Texas Giving Day Raises a Record-Breaking $68.3 Million
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North Texas Giving Day funnels record $68M to nonprofits
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DFW Sports Stars & Legends Team Up for North Texas Giving Day
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CFT Launches Game-Changing Platform Ahead of North Texas Giving Day 2024
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Black Dallas philanthropist Pearl Anderson finally in spotlight
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Champion of Giving: Nathaniel Lowe steps up to the plate
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North Texas Giving Day’s early giving period now open
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Wayne White Kicks Off 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster Series
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