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Remembering Ruth

In memoriam: Charitable legacies that live on

Ruth Collins Sharp Altshuler served as a CFT trustee for more than 35 years and was CFT’s first female board chair. We recently honored Ruth’s legacy at our annual Chairman’s Dinner. 

Beyond the Helper’s High

We all know that giving back feels good, but did you know that it’s actually good for you?

Dallas Dinner Table

On January 16th I was one of about 600 people in the Dallas-Fort Worth area who were intentionally talking about race relations in Dallas around a stranger’s dinner table.

Educate Texas’ Singapore trip

Educate Texas, through a privately funded grant, recently hosted a delegation of Texas leaders on a learning tour to Singapore, which is regarded as one of the best educational systems in the world. 

Why I Serve

When talking about volunteering, especially corporate volunteering, the "what" or "how" is easy to show in the form of stats and success stories. 

Philanthropy quotes

Life’s persistent and most urgent question is “What are you doing for others?”

Apply to be in the Giving Guide

Each year Communities Foundation of Texas carefully reviews hundreds of nonprofit requests and summarizes recommended projects for our Giving Guide

We’re Here to Talk

With limited resources, we all have to make choices on what to support. Simplifying the giving process is what Communities Foundation of Texas is all about.

Centuries of philanthropy

Since the beginning, the importance of being kind to and looking out for others has been at the heart of society. While the meaning of the word 'philanthropy' has evolved over time, the root has remained the same - kindness toward others.