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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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Great corporate responsibility practices to emulate from the Points of Light 2024 Civic 50
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Gifting Real Estate to Charity: an increasingly popular option for clients
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Nick Marino, Jr. Named CFT’s Center for Business Impact Director
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Support for Dallas Police Officers
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CFT’s 2024 Professional Seminar
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Hurricane Beryl Relief
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Kaleidoscope Park to Unveil Janet Echelman’s Butterfly Rest Stop
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Dr. Reo Pruiett’s Role Expanded to Chief Programs and Engagement Officer of Educate Texas
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CFT in the Media

1,600 pieces of art honor pets in a big new mosaic for Denton’s animal shelter
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Kaleidoscope Park launches Founder’s Circle ahead of summer 2024 opening
  • Frisco Enterprise
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Why better preparation, more experience is critical for teacher retention
  • The Dallas Morning News
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North Texas college presidents seek diversity without affirmative action
  • The Dallas Morning News
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Why so few women become Texas superintendents​
  • The Dallas Morning News
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North Texas nonprofits raise just under $64 million on Giving Day
  • The Dallas Morning News
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$63 Million Raised During 2023 North Texas Giving Day
  • Local Profile
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DFW Nonprofits Raise Nearly $64 Million on NTX Giving Day
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North Texas Giving Day Raises $63.9 Million
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The Last Word: Celebrating North Texas Giving Day and Inviting You to Give to Nonprofits Across the Region
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