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Calvert Collins-Bratton named next President and CEO of Klyde Warren Park
Calvert Collins-Bratton, Chief Relationships Officer at Communities Foundation of Texas, has accepted the role of President and CEO of Klyde Warren Park, effective September 1.
Support for South Central Texas Flood Relief
Widespread flooding caused by 30 inches of rain in South Central Texas has begun to recede. The area is now focused on recovery and rebuilding.
Communities Foundation of Texas Awards $2M to Strengthen Local News and Civic Engagement across North Texas
Local news grants include $1.15 million to support 11 organizations expanding reporting, community engagement, and sustainable models for civic information; Additional civic engagement grants total $825,000 to 17 organizations.
Jennifer Burr Altabef, Alice Rodriguez, and James D. “Jim” Shields join CFT’s Board of Trustees
Austin Street Center Launches Fundraising Effort to Support Families Displaced by Oak Cliff Apartment Explosion
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Communities Foundation of Texas Awards $2M to Strengthen Local News and Civic Engagement across North Texas
Jennifer Burr Altabef, Alice Rodriguez, and James D. “Jim” Shields join CFT’s Board of Trustees
Austin Street Center Launches Fundraising Effort to Support Families Displaced by Oak Cliff Apartment Explosion
Communities Foundation of Texas Awards $300,000 in grants to anti-trafficking organizations
CFT in the Media
RGV FOCUS is driving college degree completion by re-engaging students
- Rio Grande Guardian
It’s the people, not just the pennies, that make us hopeful for this homeless project
- The Dallas Morning News
Dallas push to house 2,700 people in need raises $10 million in private money toward effort
- The Dallas Morning News
More than $66 million raised for nonprofits on the 13 annual North Texas Giving Day
- NBC DFW
2021 North Texas Giving Day Crossed the Fundraising Finish Line Busting All Previous Records
- MySweetCharity
Educate Texas receives $4 million for STEM programing in Dallas County
- Philanthropy News Digest
The secret sauce for the success of a philanthropy is collaboration
- The Dallas Morning News
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