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CFT for Business celebrates National Volunteer Month 2023

Throughout the year, North Texas companies connect with nonprofit partners through CFT for Business to uplift neighbors, drive positive change, and create a ripple effect of meaningful corporate responsibility outcomes for our community. National Volunteer Month provides a look into that community impact – a month-long celebration in April where CFT for Business’ network engages in volunteer service nearly every day.  

CFT awards $470,000 across 24 local nonprofits

Grants will support North Texas nonprofits that focus on animal services and programming

Programs funded include those that recognize pets and animals enhance the health and quality of life of individuals, families, and communities, as well as those that improve pet ownership in under-resourced communities and manage populations of wild, stray, and feral animals.  

Nonprofit Registration Opens for CFT's 15th Annual North Texas Giving Day

Amazon returns as presenting sponsor of nation’s largest community day of giving.

Nonprofit registration opens for CFT's 15th annual North Texas Giving Day. Any North Texas nonprofit that registers on opening day, May 1, will be entered in a drawing to win $1,500.

Educate Texas: Seizing the Moment for Better Representation in Schools

Education researcher Dr. Constance Lindsay shared evidence and insights at March COP convening

Dr. Lindsay spoke at a recent Best In Class Community of Practice convening to discuss how educators, administrators, and others in education can feed the teacher pipeline and attract more diverse teachers.

Educate Texas: SOARing to Success

Improving Access and Representation in Crowley ISD

With the support of principal and HIF, Billy Hanz led a tailored summer bridge program called SOAR — Success Opportunity Access Representation —to increase the number of Black male students in pre-AP mathematics classes and to increase equitable representation, access, and opportunities in advanced math. Which supported the very goals of TXNSI, a collaborative launched and facilitated by the Communities Foundation of Texas’ Educate Texas, Learning Forward, and the Charles A. Dana Center.

Bioworld Partners with CFT for Business to #DoTheGood During National Volunteer Month and Year-Round

Committed to community, Bioworld keeps corporate social responsibility a top priority.

Bioworld, a Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) for Business Cornerstone Sponsor and Impact Network member, has worked with CFT since 2015 to further its philanthropic impact. 
 

Support for tornado recovery in Southern U.S. states

Several tornadoes have hit lower U.S. states in recent weeks, and response groups are being stretched thin by the number of disasters they are addressing.

CFT and SMU to host 2023 Professional Seminar

2023 CFT/SMU Professional Seminar on May 9 to feature keynote speaker Bryan Clontz

Professional advisors are invited to attend our annual 2023 CFT/SMU Professional Seminar to hear from Bryan Clontz about Creative Charitable Planning with Non-Cash Assets on May 9, 2023.

Educate Texas: Effective Teaching Addressed in the 88th Legislative Session

The effectiveness of classroom teachers is the most important in-school factor for improving student academic performance. Furthermore, research shows that the quality of teacher preparation is critically important for teacher effectiveness. As the halfway point of the 88th Legislative Session approaches, both the House and Senate continue to signal their prioritization of effective teaching and specifically high-quality preparation.