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City of Dallas and Communities Foundation of Texas Announce Strategic Partnership to Expand Housing Affordability Through Strengthened Land Bank Operations

The City of Dallas’ Dallas Housing Acquisition and Development Corporation (DHADC) and Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) today announced a new partnership designed to significantly expand housing opportunities across Dallas.

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Support for the Ross Fire in Palo Pinto and Jack Counties

Palo Pinto and Jack Counties continue to experience the impacts of the Ross Fire, which began on August 24, 2026.

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Support for Nepal

A devastating glacier collapse caused catastrophic flooding in Nepal on Wednesday, August 26th, causing significant loss of life.

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North Texas Giving Day Announcement 2026
Communities Foundation of Texas’ North Texas Giving Day Season Kicks off on August 27
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CFT Names Dr. DeLancey Johnson as New Chief Human Resources Officer
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Calvert Collins-Bratton named next President and CEO of Klyde Warren Park
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Let’s Get This Giving Party Started!
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10 Reasons to Consider a Donor-Advised Fund at CFT
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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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CFT in the Media

Forest Forward says it has at least half of $75.2M goal for historic South Dallas theater
  • The Dallas Morning News
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It’s Time to Invest in High-Quality Teacher Preparation
  • The Education Trust
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Dallas-based Communities Foundation of Texas has partnered with The Dallas Foundation to support nonprofits addressing systemic racial inequity
  • Dallas Innovates
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North Texas organizations to receive $8 million in grants from Texas Health
  • Denton-Record Chronicle
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The city of Dallas presents the fourth annual Equity Indicators Symposium
  • The Dallas Examiner
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Historical Marker Celebrates Dr. Marcellus Cooper
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Communities Foundation of Texas President/CEO Plans March Retirement
  • Dallas Innovates
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New Frisco park leans into the future of development
  • Community Impact
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Dallas heiress’ 17.6-carat yellow diamond ring soars past estimates in charity auction
  • The Dallas Morning News
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A Thank You Note For Finding Passion and Purpose Through 2022 North Texas Giving Day 
  • MySweetCharity
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