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A Thank You Note For Finding Passion and Purpose Through 2022 North Texas Giving Day 
MySweetCharity, September 23, 2022 
At Communities Foundation of Texas, we work to grow community giving, expand community impact, and advance community equity. And North Texas Giving Day allows those who participate to do all three of these goals!

Communities Foundation of Texas Kicks Off North Texas Giving Day With Mightycause, a New Digital Platform
Dallas Innovates, June 8, 2022
To get both nonprofits and North Texans ready for the 14th annual event, the Communities Foundation of Texas is partnering with software company Mightycause for a new fundraising platform this year. 

 

2021 North Texas Giving Day Crossed the Fundraising Finish Line Busting All Previous Records
MySweetCharity, September 24, 2021
Just around 9 p.m., the 2021 North Texas Giving Day campaign passed last year’s goal of $58M+

More than $66 million raised for nonprofits on the 13 annual North Texas Giving Day
NBC DFW, September 24, 2021 
Communities Foundation of Texas' 13th North Texas Giving Day has concluded its annual 18-hour day of giving, raising more than $66 million for the participating nonprofits.

North Texas Giving breaks records, raises $66MM for local nonprofits
Local Profile, September 24, 2021 
North Texas Giving Day closed last night with record breaking donations totalling over 66 million for nonprofits across North Texas.

North Texas Giving Day Crucial for Some Nonprofits in Pandemic's Wake
NBC DFW, September 22, 2021 

North Texas Giving Day runs all day Thursday. Last year, it raised nearly $60 million.

North Texas Giving Day hauls in record $50 million for nearly 3,000 nonprofits
Dallas Morning News, September 20, 2019 
Nearly 3,000 nonprofits benefited from more than 169,000 gifts from 50 states and 25 countries.

North Texas Giving Day is when the world gets to see how generous our community is every day
Dallas Morning News, September 19, 2019 
The level of support and the breadth of giving is something that should make us all proud.

North Texas Giving Day: Mavs ManiAACs dance for dollars
Fox 4, September 19, 2019 
This year North Texas Giving Day has real star power with Dallas Mavs great Dirk Nowitzki and his wife, Jessica, serving as honorary chairs. That gives the Mavs ManiAACs something to cheer about.

North Texas Giving Day is September 19
NBC.com, September 17, 2019 
More than 3,000 nonprofit organizations in 20 counties are counting on Texans' generosity as North Texas Giving Day begins at 6 a.m. on Sept. 19...

With the Nowitzkis on board, North Texas Giving Day has big goals in 2019: $50 million, 100,000 donors
Dallas Morning News, September 12, 2019 
North Texans came together Thursday in a big way to support nonprofit organizations all across the region in what has become the nation’s largest day of giving.

Here's a chance to teach your kids all about giving back
Advocate Preston Hollow, August 20, 2019 
North Texans came together Thursday in a big way to support nonprofit organizations all across the region in what has become the nation’s largest day of giving.

Thank you! A record-breaking year for North Texas Giving Day - WFAA
September 15, 2017 
North Texans came together Thursday in a big way to support nonprofit organizations all across the region in what has become the nation’s largest day of giving.

How to support Lake Highlands charities during North Texas Giving Day - Lake Highlands Advocate
September 13, 2017 
North Texas Giving Day is right around the corner.

Local groups ready for North Texas Giving Day - The Kaufman Herald
September 13, 2017 
Some 26 organizations in Kaufman County are among those that have been approved as beneficiaries for North Texas Giving Day, set for Sept. 14.

BraBurner Podcast: Talking Food Deserts Down on Bonton Farms - D Magazine
September 12, 2017 
It was all good until Holland came up on the goats.

North Texas Giving Day looks to exceed $37M in donations this year - Dallas Business Journal
September 7, 2017 
After earning $37 million in 18 hours last year, North Texas Giving Day is hoping to raise even more for local nonprofits by accepting donations a week before the official event.

Philanthropy power: Donations will multiply at Arlington Gives! rally  - Star-Telegram
September 6, 2017 
During the biggest online giving event in the nation - North Texas Giving Day - charities in Arlington will have a chance to ramp up their donations during a rally on Sept. 14 at the Levitt Pavilion that ends with a free concert by the Josh Weathers Band.

North Texas Giving Day  - CBSDFW
August 21, 2017 
Check out how you can help your favorite charity, and the ones featured below, during North Texas Giving Day. 

North Texas Giving Day 2016

 

North Texas Giving Day: $37 Million Raised!  - CW33
September 27, 2016 
Let's face it, we have a lot of pointless holidays, but that makes the important ones, like North Texas Giving Day, really stand out. It's the 8th annual online giving event to raise as much money as possible in one day for North Texas non-profits so start digging into your pockets! 

Daily News Roundup: $37 Million Tex. Haul Raises Giving-Day Bar - Chronicle of Philanthropy
September 27, 2016 
North Texas Giving Day Sets Record With $37 Million Haul: The online-fundraising event Thursday topped last year’s take by about $4 million to set a new mark for the nation’s biggest giving day, Dallas Business Journal reports. Nearly 143,000 donations from all 50 states came in during an 18-hour giving window, and, for the first time in the event’s eight-year history, every participating nonprofit — 2,518 in all — received a donation. Cistercian Preparatory School in Irving, Tex., raised the most money, collecting $638,414. Read a Chronicle special report on successful digital-fundraising strategies and listen to a webinar with Susan Swan Smith of the Communities Foundation of Texas, which runs North Texas Giving Day. 

Grab your wallet, open your heart, and donate for North Texas Giving Day - WFAA Channel 8
September 27, 2016 
North Texas Giving Day Sets Record With $37 Million Haul

North Texas Giving Day Showcases Area Generosity -  NBCDFW.com
September 22, 2016 
Starting at 6 a.m. on Sept. 22, North Texans will support thousands of their favorite nonprofit organizations on North Texas Giving Day. Communities Foundation of Texas created North Texas Giving Day in 2009 and since that founding event, North Texans have contributed $119 million during the annual one day giving spree.

It's North Texas Giving Day! - Fox4 News
September 22, 2016 
You can help raise a lot of money for non-profits here in North Texas. More than 2,000 organizations are participating in this North Texas Giving Day. To donate, visit northtexasgivingday.org. 

Why I'm Not Shaving My Legs for The Charity Event of the Year - D Magazine
September 22, 2016 
I don't have to. North Texas Giving Day is for the everywoman. Have you been wanting to give back to your community but you just didn't know how? Thursday is your day. This is the eighth annual North Texas Giving Day and the organization is trying to set another national record this year exceeding last year's record-breaking $33.1 million. 

North Texas Giving Day is Upon Us! - D Magazine
September 22, 2016 
By now, you surely know how this works. You donate money to your favorite local charity, and through the Communities Foundation of Texas, that charity becomes eligible for bonus money and matching funds. It’s a great way to multiply your charitable contributions. Last year more than $33 million was raised for a total of more than 2,000 nonprofits, making it the biggest “giving day” in the country. Let’s break that record. 

North Texas Giving Day on September 22nd #NTxGivingDay - My DFW Mommy
September 22, 2016 
North Texas Giving Day is an online giving event for people across the nation (and the world!) to come together to raise as much money as possible for North Texas nonprofits on one day: September 22, 2016. In seven years, North Texas Giving Day has pumped $119 million into the North Texas community.

North Texas Giving Day on Good Morning Texas - WFAA, Channel 8, GMT Clip
September 22, 2016

North Texas Giving Day 2016 - Plano Magazine
September 22, 2016
People often reserve do-gooding for holidays, when food bank pantries overflow and Angel Trees are picked dry. But for North Texans, September 22 is high time for philanthropy. That’s when area residents are challenged to give to one of more than 2,500 participating North Texas charities, representing a wide range of causes.

Grab your wallet, open your heart and donate for North Texas Giving Day - WFAA News
September 22, 2016 
Have you been wanting to give back to your community but you just didn't know how? Thursday is your day. This is the eighth annual North Texas Giving Day and the organization is trying to set another national record this year exceeding last year's record-breaking $33.1 million.

North Texas Giving Day - Fox4 News
September 10, 2016 
Rose Bradshaw with the North Texas Community Foundation visited Good Day to educate viewers on how to make the most of contributions on North Texas Giving Day.

North Texas Giving Day Showcases Area's Generosity - NBC DFW
September 21, 2016
Starting at 6:00 a.m. on September 22, North Texans will support thousands of their favorite nonprofit organizations on North Texas Giving Day. Communities Foundation of Texas created North Texas Giving Day in 2009 and since that founding event, North Texans have contributed $119 million during the annual one day giving spree.

Bra Burner Celebrates North Texas Giving Day by Eating Burgers with Luke Wade - D Magazine
September 21, 2016
Notes that may help you enjoy BraBurner’s meaty interview with Luke Wade, a singer whose career was launched by the NBC show The Voice: 
1. North Texas Giving Day is September 22. 
2. Find a rundown of North Texas Giving Day-affiliated events, including Luke Wade’s appearance at the “Arlington Gives!” concert tomorrow night at Levitt Pavilion, here. 
3. Wade first appeared on The Voice on September 22, 2014, during the show’s seventh-season premiere

North Texas Giving Day hopes to set another recorcd on Thursday - The Dallas Morning News
September 19, 2016
Can North Texas Giving Day Thursday top last year's record $33.1 million in charitable donations? I'd say the odds are pretty good. More than 2,500 area nonprofits have registered with the Communities Foundation of Texas, up significantly from 2,022 last year. And funds that add a little extra to every gift are up to $2.5 million.

Next Thursday:  Boost the Strength of North Texas Nonprofits - Patron Magazine
September 15, 2016
September 22 marks the 8th year for the nation’s largest day of giving back. North Texas Giving Day has raised over $119 million for local nonprofits over the past seven years. The event had broken four national records since the year 2009 and benefited more than 1,000 Dallas country-based nonprofits last year.

North Texas Giving Day, One Day Only, September 22 - Plano Profile
September 15, 2016 
The nation’s largest giving day is back for its eighth year on September 22, 2016. North Texas Giving Day has pumped more than $119 million into local nonprofits over the past seven events and has broken four national giving-day records since 2009. 

Ruff Life: Sweet Lou Goes from Hopeless to Happy with Hospice Fosters - CW33
September 14, 2016
Age ain't nothing but a number, but sometimes that number can take a toll. That's where we find Louie. "He's going to have a long-term gastrointestinal disease issue," Dallas Pets Alive! Marketing Director says. 

Join WBAP NewsTalk 820 for North Texas Giving Day - WBAP
September 2, 2016
Thursday, September 22nd, is North Texas Giving Day where people across the nation....and the world come together to raise money for North Texas nonprofits.  

Annual North Texas Giving Day set for Sept. 22 - Waxahachie Daily Light
September 8, 2016
Residents from around the area will have the chance to help local nonprofits who serve our community meeting a variety of needs when forty Ellis County nonprofits take part in the annual North Texas Giving Day on Sept. 22.

Rockwall nonprofit requests another man's trash - Rockwall Herald Banner
September 6, 2016
A nonprofit organization in Rockwall is seeking help from the public to clothe one of society's most often overlooked groups: former inmates.

Give back day is September 22 - The Cross Timbers Gazette
September 5, 2016
The nation's largest giving day is back for its 8th year on September 22. Last year, more than 130 Denton County-based nonprofits benefited from Giving Day. 

Day to give back scheduled - Herald Banner
September 5, 2016
Area residents have an opportunity this month to help give back to the multiple nonprofit organizations in Hunt County which do so much to help make the community a better place. 

North Texas Nonprofits Gearing up for Giving Day - Fort Worth Business Press
September 2, 2016
North Texas Giving Day is back for its eighth year on September 22, and its founder, Communities Foundation of Texas, is hoping to top last year's record-setting $33.1 million in donations.  

Join WBAP NewsTalk 820AM for North Texas Giving Day - WBAP News Talk 820AM
September 2, 2016
Thursday, September 22 is North Texas Giving Day where people across the nation and the world come together to raise money for North Texas nonprofits. 

North Texas Giving Day is a boon for Preston Hollow private schools, but public schools miss out - Preston Hollow Advocate
August 26, 2016
No one can argue the good work that North Texas Giving Day does. Just look at the numbers - last year $33 million for 2,022 nonprofits. 

Lake Highlands female-focused nonprofits rake in donations during North Texas Giving Day - Lake Highlands Advocate
August 26, 2016
Thursday, September 22 is North Texas Giving Day where people across the nation and the world come together to raise money for North Texas nonprofits. 

3 nonprofits, 3 approaches, 3 success stories for East Dallas charities on North Texas Giving Day - Lakewood Advocate
August 26, 2016
Nearly 8,000 neighbors donated to a variety of North Texas charities last year during North Texas Giving Day. The event, held this year on September 22, is a huge fundraising opportunity for the area's nonprofits.  

Party on the Plaza - WFAA Day Break, Clip 1, Clip 2
July 22, 2016
It's Friday, and we're having our Party on the Plaza - we are exactly 2 months out from North Texas Giving Day on Sept. 22, 2016. 

Save the Date for Giving Day 2016 - Park Cities People
June 17, 2016
Get your pocketbooks and calendars ready. Communities Foundation of Texas' North Texas Giving Day (NTGD) is Sept.22 from 6am to midnight. 

North Texas Giving Day 2015

Incredible Generosity makes a Significant Difference in North Texas - Risch Results 
October 27, 2015 
September was a banner month for philanthropy, with North Texas continuing to be a standard bearer in volunteerism and fundraising. 

Supporters Generosity Benefits UT Dallas on North Texas Giving Day – UT Dallas 
October 15, 2015 
Children from dozens of local low-income families will receive high quality hearing aids and ongoing care as a result of gifts made to Callier Center for Communications Disorders on North Texas Giving Day. 

North Texas Giving Day Raises Record-setting $33.1 Million for 2,022 Local Nonprofit Agencies – Prosper Press 
October 8, 2015 

Nonprofit Matters, North Texas Giving Day Sets Record – Fort Worth Business Press 
October 5, 2015 

NTX Giving Day Raises National Record of $33.1 Million – Addison Magazine 
September 30, 2015 

North Texas Giving Day Raises Record-Breaking $33.1 Million – The Chronical of Philanthropy 
September 22, 2015 

The seventh annual North Texas Giving Day Thursday broke all records for a regional one-day fundraising sprints, organizers say. 

$33 Million Raised in 18 Hours - The Nonprofit Times 
September 22, 2015 
The seventh annual North Texas Giving Day once again broke records, this time raising almost $33.1 million during an 18-hour period.

North Texas Giving Day raised $33.1 million for area nonprofits - The Dallas Morning News
September 20, 2015 
Last Thursday, North Texas Giving Day tallied a mind-blowing $33.1 million for more than 2,000 area nonprofit groups. 

Generosity is order of North Texas Giving Day - The Dallas Morning News 
August 27, 2015 
North Texas Giving Day, the nation's largest single day of community benevolence for the past three years, is set for Sept. 17. 

NorthPark celebrates a big birthday with 50 days of philanthropic giving - CultureMap 
August 21, 2015 
In celebration of 50 years of Dallas shopping domination, NorthPark Center announced it would be celebrating its birthday in a very special way. 

NorthPark hopes to generate 50 days of excitement - The Dallas Morning News 
August 20, 2015 
Few shopping malls are as beloved as NorthPark Center, and no only because it's filled with high art and painterly landscaping. 

NorthPark Celebrates 50th Anniversary by Giving Back - WFAA, Channel 8 
August 19, 2015 
North Texans have helped make NorthPark Center one of the most well-known malls in the United States. To celebrate that relationship and its 50 year anniversary, the mall's ownership is giving back. 

NorthPark Celebrates 50 Years with 50 Days of Giving - D Magazine, Frontburner Blog 
August 19, 2015 
There was a big announcement at NorthPark today. We dispatched intern Britt Stafford to witness the proceedings. She reports. You decide. 

Raising awareness for Garland-area charities on Sept. 17 - NeighborsGo Garland, DMN 
August 14, 2015 
Garland residents will have an opportunity to give to local nonprofits during North Texas Giving Day on Sept. 17.

NorthPark to host Giving Day events in September - The Advocate, Lake Highlands 
August 10, 2015 
Our neighborhood is filled with philanthropists, so you probably already know September 17 is North Texas Giving Day. But the annual event is shaking things up this time around - are you prepared? 

It's 107 Days Until North Texas Giving Day and Initial Plans are Revealed - MySweetCharity 
June 1, 2015 
It's official! Today the North Texas Giving Day (NTGD) organizers started orientation sessions for nonprofits to plan their efforts to get the most out of the Thursday, September 17, 18-hour mega-fundraiser. 

Kimbia's New Crowdfunding Donor Demographic Report Proves These Campaigns Draw Ideal Donors- Wall Street Select 
March 3, 2015 
Kimbia, the leading single-day crowdfunding event platform for nonprofit organizations and higher education institutions, has released their Crowdfunding Donor Demographics Report.

North Texas Giving Day 2014

Donors Boost Support for University Programs on Day of Philanthropy - UT Dallas
October 10, 2014 
UT Dallas received more than $130,000 in donations –– 62 percent of which went to the Callier Center for Communication Disorders –– from generous alumni, friends, faculty and staff during the sixth annual North Texas Giving Day on Sept. 18.

Sixth Annual North Texas Giving Day Brings in More than $26M - Dallas Business Journal
September 19, 2014 
The sixth annual North Texas Giving Day brought in $26.3 million for local nonprofits on Thursday.

Basketball Shootout with Anchor for Giving Day - Fox 5 News video
September 19, 2014 

North Texas Giving Day Pie Throw - WFAA, Channel 8 video
September 17, 2014 

Communities Foundation of Texas is rocking and rolling with Ruthie's, Priscilla and a war room for North Texas Giving Day lunchtime - MySweetCharity
September 18, 2014 
Reports are piling in from the North Texas Giving Day activities. Shoot! They’re happening all over the place. According to the “war room” set up in Communities Foundation of Texas, all 50 states are contributing $$.

Dallas-area nonprofits gearing up for Giving Day - The Dallas Morning News
September 16, 2014 
Nonprofits across North Texas want everything to click Thursday for Giving Day. For five years, the Communities Foundation of Texas program has pulled donors out of the summer doldrums to give a total of $60 million online.

North Texas Giving Day raises record $26.3 million for area nonprofits - DallasNews.com Scoop Blog
September 17, 2014 
Updated at 6:30 a.m. Friday: Donors gave $26.3 million to area nonprofits Thursday during the sixth annual North Texas Giving Day.  Donations have increased every year since Giving Day was started by the Communities Foundation of Texas. Last year, the fundraising drive raised $25.2 million.

North Texas Giving Day raises record $26.3 million for area nonprofits - CultureMap Dallas
September 17, 2014 
When the sun set on North Texas Giving Day, Dallas-area nonprofits were $26.3 million richer — a new national record for the day-long charity event. Held this year on September 18, North Texas Giving Day also topped its previous record of total donors with more than 98,000. That works out to about 18 donations per second.

North Texas Giving Day on Good Morning Texas - WFAA, Channel 8 video
September 17, 2014 

Dallas Libraries look to North Texas Giving Day to boos budget - CultureMapDallas
September 17, 2014 
North Texas Giving Day kicks off September 18 with the goal of surpassing its record of 75,000 donations totaling $25.2 million. With more than 1,500 nonprofits to choose from, there's no shortage of deserving causes.

The Lowdown in Lil' D: Sept. 16 - Sept. 18 - NTDaily.com
September 16, 2014 
Join the community in North Texas Giving Day. For one day, Denton will have a station set up on the Square where people can make a donation to 83 nonprofit organizations in Denton.

Day of Giving to benefit area groups - White Rock Lake Weekly
September 15, 2014 
After last year’s national record-crushing 75,000 donations totaling $25.2 million, North Texas Giving Day is back with the hope that North Texas will rise to the challenge and outdo itself once again.

Event drums up funds - Denton Record Chronicle
September 13, 2014 
“More than 80 nonprofit agencies in Denton County will take part in Thursday’s North Texas Giving Day. North Texas Giving Day focuses on increasing awareness and visibility for area nonprofits to “raise the bar in funding” for one day, said Carrie Dyer, a spokeswoman for the event. Denton County has been participating since 2010 .

North Texas Giving Day Preview - AllCal.com
September 11, 2014 
Okay North Texans – you have 18 hours to raise more than $25.2 million. That means you need to raise $1.4 million each hour, or $23,000 each minute.Seem crazy? The Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) doesn’t think so!

North Texas Giving Back Day - MommyUpgrade.com Blog
September 9, 2014 
Hey North Texas. Mark your calendar for September 18th. It’s Giving Back Day, y’all. Launched in 2009 by the Communities Foundation of Texas and the Center for Nonprofit Management, the North Texas Giving Back Day serves as a single day fundraiser for 1,500 local non-profit organizations.

Nonprofit Matters - Fort Worth Business Press
September 5, 2014 
“North Texas Giving Day hopes to break records again ~ After setting a national record-smashing 75,000 donations totaling $25.2 million last year, North Texas Giving Day is back – slated for Sept. 18 – with the hope that area donors will outdo themselves and give even more to benefit North Texas nonprofits.

NTGD Booster: OUT HUNGER - MySweetCharity
September 5, 2014 
“Sitting in a small, wooden chair in the principal’s office on a Monday morning shortly after the opening bell, Jake sat squirming as he tried to figure out how to answer the question. Growing impatient, the principal asked again, ‘Jake, please tell me why you stole your teacher’s lunch.’

NTGD Booster: Buckner International - MySweetCharity
September 2, 2014 
“Each fall, parents descend upon malls, stocking up on essentials for their children as they head back to school: backpacks, school supplies, clothing, shoes. “But what if you couldn’t provide your children with those basic necessities? What if you couldn’t even provide them with a simple pair of shoes that would keep their feet protected and safe?

NTGD Booster: The GEMS Camp - MySweetCharity
September 1, 2014 
“For the North Texas Giving Day Newbies: The Cure for the ‘I’ Syndrome: “Nervous. Anxious. Excited. Frustrated. All over the place. As Founder and CEO of The GEMS Camp – Girls interested in Engineering, Mathematics, and Science, I’ve felt every emotion humanly possible leading up to the 2014 North Texas Giving Day. It’s our first major fundraising event.

NTGD Booster: Creative Arts Theatre & School - MySweetCharity
August 26, 2014 
“This year marks the third year that CATS (Creative Arts Theatre & School) has had the privilege of participating in North Texas Giving Day. We’ve been providing arts education and performance opportunities for young people from diverse backgrounds in Arlington, Texas for 35years; and the past two have been the most challenging in our history.

11 things to do in September around Lakewood/East Dallas - The Advocate
August 26, 2014 
Start the day with drive-thru juice and donuts at the Bath House Cultural Center from 7 a.m.-8:30 p.m. followed by an afternoon musical interlude from noon-6 p.m. If you are unfamiliar with donating online, a volunteer can help you enter your gift on a provided computer. You may also donate online from 6 a.m.-midnight on the North Texas Giving Day website.

TRENDING: North Texas Giving Day - InTheLoopKids
August 26, 2014 
After last year’s national record-crushing 75,000 donations totaling $25.2 million, North Texas Giving Day is back with the hope that North Texas will rise to the challenge and outdo itself once again. With new community events, extra time to donate and additional prizes, the sixth annual North Texas Giving Day aims to raise the giving day bar once again to benefit more North Texas nonprofits.

North Texas Giving Day - WorthGoing.com
August 24, 2014 
North Texas Giving Day is an online giving event that provides nonprofits the opportunity to gain exposure to — and start relationships with — new donors, and for people in North Texas to come together to raise as much money as possible for local nonprofits.

Communities Foundation of Texas Hosts Inaugural North Texas Giving Day Kids Give - Park Cities Bubble Life
August 26, 2014 
After last year's national record-crushing 75,000 donations totaling $25.2 million, North Texas Giving Day is back with the hope that North Texas will rise to the challenge and outdo itself once again. With new community events, extra time to donate and additional prizes, the sixth annual North Texas Giving Day aims to raise the giving day bar once again to benefit more North Texas nonprofits.

North Texas Giving Day Booster Series Kicks Off Wednesday - My Sweet Charity
August 20, 2014 
The MySweetCharity elves have been shredding. They even have adorable exercise outfits and matching curly-toed sneakers. Their itty-bitty mats are temperature controlled. The MSC chef has come up with a delicious velvet hammer power shake that is served after each workout.

North Texas Giving Day to raise money across Metroplex - Allen American
August 19, 2014 
Entering its sixth year, North Texas Giving Day hopes to top its 2013 record 75,000 donations that totaled $25.2 million that went to more than 1,500 nonprofits across the metroplex.

North Texas Giving Day Back for Sixth Year - Lewisville Leader
August 18, 2014 
After last year’s national record-crushing 75,000 donations totaling $25.2 million, North Texas Giving Day is back with the hope that North Texas will rise to the challenge and outdo itself once again. With new community events, extra time to donate and additional prizes, the sixth annual North Texas Giving Day aims to raise the giving day bar once again to benefit more North Texas nonprofits.

Dallas-area nonprofits turn to crowdfunding to drive donations - The Dallas Morning News
August 16, 2014
Instead of soliciting donors to write large checks, Dallas-based Cafe Momentum is turning to the community to help raise money for a new restaurant. Using crowdfunding, the nonprofit has raised $140,000 so far for the restaurant’s capital campaign. Cafe Momentum provides culinary training for young men coming out of juvenile detention. 

North Texas Giving Day 2013

North Texas Giving Day raised $24K per minute crushing last year's record and setting national one - The Dallas Morning News, Scoop Blog 
September 20, 2013 
Yesterday tens of thousands of donors raised an average for $24,500 a minute during the 17-hour North Texas Giving Day, donating a total of $25.2 million to more than 1,300 nonprofits setting a new national record.

Special Day of fund raising shows North Texans' generosity - Fort Worth Star Telegram
September 20, 2013 
An innovative 5-year-old fundraising program sponsored by the Dallas-based Communities Foundation of Texas inspired more than 75,000 area residents to open their hearts and wallets.

North Texas Giving Day begins charity drive at 7am this morning - Fort Worth Star Telegram
September 19, 2013 
For area nonprofits, North Texas Giving Day is not only a chance to raise money, but an opportunity to reach donors who many not have been aware of their organization.

Oak Cliff nonprofits awaiting your North Texas Giving Day donations Thursday - Neighbors Go Oak Cliff
September 19, 2013 
Many Oak Cliff nonprofits could benefit from your generosity tomorrow on North Texas Giving Day.

Warming up for North Texas Giving Day - My Sweet Charity Blog
September 18, 2013 
Today is going to be a busy one. The folks at Communities Foundation of Texas and area nonprofits area revving up their engines for tomorrow's North Texas Giving Day.

North Texas Giving Day Booster: East Dallas Community Schools - My Sweet Charity Blog
September 18, 2013 
What do third grade reading scores have to do with high school graduation? Apparently a lot. "High School Graduation can be predicted with reasonable accuracy by knowing someone's reading skill at the end of third grade." 

North Texas Giving Day takes to the streets for a new experience in generosity - Culture Map
September 18, 2013 
This year, North Texas Giving Day is taking its virtual philanthropic efforts to the streets. The one-day fundraiser connect donors to its local nonprofits with an enticing promise to amplify any donation of $25 or more made via DonorBridgeTX.org with $1.7 million in bonus funds and prizes.

Better than Cowboys-Vikings? North Texas Charities Chief Aiming to Outshine Minnesota - D Magazine FrontBurner Blog
September 18, 2013 
Brent Christopher, president and CEO of the Communities Foundation of Texas, says momentum is building for the 2013 North Texas Giving Day, set for Sept. 19. And the soft-spoken, bow-tied exec is hoping that momentum will help Dallas-Fort Worth shatter a national record Thursday for community-wide fundraising.

 

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Get Up and Give Allen on Sept. 19! - Allen American - Plano Star Courier 
September 3, 2013 
You can do it in your pajamas while drinking coffee, you can do it at work when you're taking a break, you can do it while eating lunch, or do it with a group of friends over dinner....whenever, wherever you are on Sept. 19, get up and give to an Allen nonprofit!

North Texas Giving Day Booster: REAL School Gardens - MySweetCharity 
August 27, 2013 
North Texas Giving Day and REAL School Gardens are buggin' out! As reported by the U.N. two billion people eat bugs as part of their regular diet. On Sept. 19th, that n umber will be two billion and one. To encourage REAL School Gardens supporters to donate to the cause, Regional Director Scott Feille.

University Of Texas At Dallas: New Partnership Boosts UTD's Efforts To Educate Future Educators
February 9, 2023
UTeach Dallas allows students to combine a degree in a science or technical field with a certification to teach mathematics, science and computer science at the secondary level. Last year, the program received a grant from the Communities Foundation of Texas’ W.W. Caruth, Jr. Fund

It’s Time to Invest in High-Quality Teacher Preparation
January 31, 2023
This blog is co-authored by The Commit Partnership, Educate Texas, Teach Plus, The Education Trust, and Philanthropy Advocates

CFT's Educate Texas Awards $120,000 to Four Schools Demonstrating Excellence in Teaching
September 21, 2022
Educate Texas was proud to announce the first recipients of the Texas Campus Innovators Awards. There were four awards granted which resulted in a total investment of $120,000 to high-performing Texas teachers at the following schools...

New RGV Focus scorecard has been published
May 20, 2022
The latest scorecard from RGV FOCUS has been published and it shows high school students are once again doing well.

UTeach Dallas Gets Grant To Help Multiply Number of STEM Teachers
April 27, 2022
The University of Texas at Dallas’ UTeach Dallas program has received a three-year, $500,000 grant from Communities Foundation of Texas’ W.W. Caruth, Jr. Fund to support the program’s efforts to recruit and retain science and math majors for careers in teaching.

Art Cavazos named Superintendent in Residence for Educate Texas
March 10, 2022
John Fitzpatrick, the executive director of Educate Texas, says he is thrilled to have former Harlingen CISD Superintendent Art Cavazos as the group’s Superintendent in Residence. 

HCA Healthcare announces HCA Healthcare Foundation’s $1.35 million grant to Educate Texas
January 19, 2022
Today, we announced that the HCA Healthcare Foundation, through its Healthier Tomorrow Fund, will donate $1.35 million over the next three years to Educate Texas, an initiative of Communities Foundation of Texas.

RGV FOCUS is driving college degree completion by re-engaging students
October 26, 2021
RGV FOCUS is expanding on our stop-out work to engage more college and university leaders in a partnership to ensure that students are prepared to succeed in high-demand careers by helping them finish higher education degrees and credentials.

CHISD Received Approximately $2 Million STEM Grant from Educate Texas
July 30, 2021
The Cedar Hill Independent School District received a transformative nearly $2 million Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) Grant from Educate Texas.

Educate Texas receives $4 million for STEM programing in Dallas County
March 27, 2021
Educate Texas, an initiative of the Communities Foundation of Texas, has announced investments totaling more than $4 million from the Texas Instruments Foundation.

Communities Foundation of Texas “Emerging Leaders in Philanthropy” Program Announces Grant Award of $50,000 to Per Scholas to Further Education Equity
May 15, 2019
Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) and its inaugural cohort of young philanthropists, “Emerging Leaders in Philanthropy” (ELP), are thrilled to announce a $50,000 grant award to Per Scholas,…
 
Valley education luncheon focuses on collaboration and ‘synergy’
May 11, 2019
Education stakeholders, from superintendents to business leaders, dined together forming personal bonds while stressing the need to work together on Friday at the Knapp Medical Center Conference Center.
 
Abilene business notebook: Big Country Manufacturing Alliance names board of directors
May 11, 2019
The Big Country Manufacturing Alliance, a partnership of area manufacturing executives formed in 2017, named its first board of directors at a meeting Thursday.
 
ScholarShot Gets $187,500 Grant to Launch First Texas Public University Report Card
April 26, 2019
Dallas-based ScholarShot has been awarded $187,500 through the W.W. Caruth Jr. Fund to produce its first Economic Mobility Report Card for Texas’ Public Universities, the Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) announced. It’s one of 15 area organizations that were awarded a total of $6.3 million in grants from the Caruth fund last week.
 
Are Texas’ Public Universities Failing Their Dropout-Risk Students?
April 26, 2019
On Thursday, the Communities Foundation of Texas announced a new slate of grants from its W.W. Caruth Jr. Fund. On that list: ScholarShot, a Dallas-based nonprofit whose model serves to turn a troubling truth about Texas education on its head. In the Lone Star State, nine out of 10 low-income, first generation kids who enroll in college drop out. But with support from ScholarShot, which has a team of full-time employed academic managers, nearly all of them end up graduating or earning associates or vocational degrees.
 
RGV’s 8th grade girls are outperforming state average for mathematics
April 20, 2019
High school students in the Rio Grande Valley are performing better than the statewide average in many areas, including 8th grade girls’ math scores.
 
Dallas Businessman Breaking New Ground To Help Impoverished Families — At Last!
April 17, 2019
Improving school performance, by tackling the challenges poor students face outside of the classroom. That’s the driving principle behind ‘At Last!’ The Dallas based non-profit is breaking new ground– literally– by offering students in poor communities the opportunity to have what’s called a “boarding experience,“ while still attending their neighborhood schools.​ CFT’s Caruth Fund invests in this program.
 
Early College High School among 3 state schools in special tour
April 16, 2019
Killeen ISD’s Early College High School has been named a model College and Career Readiness School by the Educate Texas organization, according to district officials. Leaders and educators from across the state will visit the Early College High School campus on a tour April 25.
 
Scholarships available through Communities Foundation of Texas
March 7, 2019
Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) is privileged to partner with our generous donors on the following scholarship opportunities. The majority of our scholarships providing support for the 2019-2020 school year will launch on January 15, 2019.
 
Lancaster ISD, Communities Foundation of Texas and United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Partner to Invest in Students’ Futures
March 7, 2019
Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) and United Way of Metropolitan Dallas (UWMD) are pleased to announce a partnership with Lancaster ISD to support students through the Dollars for College program…
 
Lancaster ISD Invests In Students’ Future With Savings Accounts
March 3, 2019
After winning the HEB Academic Excellence Award last year, Lancaster ISD decided to invest the $50,000 award in the future of the 2018-19 Kindergarten class. The district is opening a 529 College Savings Account for every current Kindergarten student in partnership with United Way Metropolitan Dallas and Communities Foundation of Texas via the Dollars for College program.
 
Loss of Amazon HQ2 steels resolve to improve education in North Texas
January 16, 2019
The wheels have long been in motion to improve the “cradle-to-career" worker pipeline, but Amazon’s decision to place HQ2 elsewhere has strengthened the region’s resolve, said George Tang, managing director of Dallas-based Educate Texas.
 
Application Opens for Bush Institute’s North Korea Freedom Scholarship
January 15, 2019
Scholarships help North Korean escapees pursue educational opportunities and build new lives in freedom

Michelle Obama surprises, inspires students to ‘Reach Higher’
December 18, 2018
Students from Irma Rangel Women’s Leadership School were on a panel discussing First Lady Michelle Obama’s new memoir when they got a surprise of the lifetime.
 
Communities Foundation of Texas Announces 25^th Anniversary of the Stevie Ray Vaughan Scholarship Fund
July 31, 2017
The Stevie Ray Vaughan (SRV) Scholarship Fund at CFT celebrated its 25^th anniversary with the announcement of ten recipients of its undergraduate scholarships and the launch of graduate school scholarships, a $4,000 gift from…
 
Report: Generational shift in Valley’s educational attainment
April 11, 2017
Rio Grande Valley leaders on Tuesday celebrated what they say is a “generational shift” in educational attainment in the region.
 
Nelson: All eyes should be on Texas teacher preparation
March 18, 2017
Enhanced training needs to include better mentoring, mandatory tiered clinical experiences
 
2017 Class of Presidential Leadership Scholars Announced
January 30, 2017
The Presidential Leadership Scholars program, a unique leadership development initiative that draws upon the resources of the presidential centers of George W. Bush, William J. Clinton, George H.W. Bush, and Lyndon B. Johnson, today announced the 60 Scholars invited to participate in the program’s third annual class. This program is funded by CFT’s Caruth Fund.
 
Communities Foundation of Texas, Commit! and United Way Announce a New Data-Driven Decision-Making (D3) Institute Class to Help Education-Oriented Nonprofits Improve Student Success
October 21, 2016
Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) announced its fourth Data Driven Decision-Making (D3) class, with a new focus this year on helping education-oriented nonprofits collaborate and use data to enrich students’ academic and emotional well-being.
 
Canadian gathers ideas here
June 8, 2016
Canadian Governor General David Johnston found a few fresh ideas to take home after a roundtable discussion Friday with Dallas leaders at the Communities Foundation of Texas.
 
High school administrators, district officials investigate sharing costs for dual credit
May 12, 2016
High school chief financial officers and superintendents of this district’s service area gathered at the Bowden Center on the campus of St. Philips’ College May 9 to hear the recommendations generated by the dual credit task force.
 
Community leaders ready to present ‘collective impact’ model
April 2, 2016
Midland is about to undergo the most significant education initiative in the community’s history. Not through bond campaigns, facilities improvements or a tax increase, but true ideological and applicable changes to improve the local education environment.
 
Neiman Marcus Donates $270,000 to Youth Arts Education Through Business-Advised Fund at Communities Foundation of Texas
March 23, 2016
Neiman Marcus has announced it is donating more than $270,000 to support youth arts education from its Heart of Neiman Marcus Foundation Fund at Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT).
 
Moreno: STEM ripe for strong regional competitiveness
March 5, 2016
When I was a student going to El Paso schools, the notion of becoming “college ready” in pursuit of a technical career such as engineering was not common dialogue among students, educators or parents.
 
Grant to boost college STEM graduates
March 4, 2016
An alliance of El Paso institutions received a $725,000 grant to increase the number of engineering graduates, especially women and underrepresented minorities.
 
 Dallas ISD Students and Common Cents Dallas “Pennies From the Heart” Campaign Award $27,000 to 23 Nonprofits and Announces 2015 Louise Gartner Scholarship Recipient
March 1, 2016
The 2016 Common Cents Dallas “Pennies from the Heart” Campaign Award Ceremony was held on Tuesday, February 24th, 2016, at Communities Foundation of Texas and awarded $27,000 to 23 local nonprofits.
 
Giving Funds Teach Kids and Grandkids to Give Back to the Community During The Holidays
November 6, 2015
Teaching kids and grandkids life lessons can be a challenging task. But as the holidays approach, families can bridge the generation gap and teach the spirit of giving with a simple, effective gift: a giving fund.
 
Education pioneer Rosemary Perlmeter talks charter schools and building trust
April 9, 2013
Rosemary Perlmeter is a lifelong learner, though she didn’t start her career in education until she turned 40. In college, Perlmeter turned down a teaching scholarship to go to law school.
 
Communities Foundation of Texas Panel Tackles Dallas’ Education Woes
February 27, 2013
In celebration of its 60th year of fundraising and Dallas-area social investment, Communities Foundation of Texas launched a yearlong series of civic-oriented events yesterday with a panel discussion on Dallas education. Introduced by Mayor Mike Rawlings and moderated by Dallas Morning News columnist Bill McKenzie, the first of three “Cause-Minded Conversations” addressed how the public and private sectors are partnering to improve college and career readiness among Dallas students.
 

North Texas organizations to receive $8 million in grants from Texas Health
January 18,2023
The 2023 Texas Health Community Impact grants, which include an additional $1.5 million from the Communities Foundation of Texas’ W.W. Caruth Jr. Fund, are the largest yearly amount given by Texas Health since the program’s inception in 2019. 

Partnership develops video game software patented for age-related macular degeneration research
January 21, 2022
Supported by a $2.5 million grant award from the W. W. Caruth, Jr. Foundation at Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT), RETINA and SMU Lyle School of Engineering partnered in a collaborative venture six years ago to help to rapidly prototype new diagnostic and clinical treatment approaches.

City of Dallas launches challenge to address food insecurity​
October 11, 2019
The City of Dallas Office of Innovation, in partnership with the Communities Foundation of Texas, is seeking creative ideas to increase access to local, nutritious and affordable food options for all Dallas residents...

W. W. Caruth, Jr. Fund at Communities Foundation of Texas Awards $6.3 Million in Grants to Drive Social Innovation
April 24, 2019
Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) announced that fifteen organizations have been awarded a total of $6.3 million in grants from CFT’s W.W. Caruth Jr. Fund. 
 
Racial Inequality Evident in Healthcare (and Everything Else) in Dallas County
April 10, 2018
A new report breaks down how racial and economic inequality makes people sick, spiritually and physically.
 
When it Comes to Mortality and Health Insurance Rates, A Racial and Ethnic Divide Remains Prominent in Dallas County
April 10, 2018
In Dallas County, racial and ethnic disparities remain prominent in areas like maternal mortality and the ability to withstand chronic diseases, even as the disparities among those without health insurance have tightened in recent years.
 
Study shows asthma-related Twitter posts can predict rise in hospital visits
April 30, 2016
Keeping tabs on Tweets may be an effective tool to help prepare for -- and prevent -- increases in asthma emergencies
 
Heart Attack Victims Urged to Call 911 at Onset of Symptom
January 10, 2016
Less than half of Irving heart attack victims call 911 for help. The Fire Department and American Heart Association wants residents to trust 911. Most people instinctively call 911 when the house catches fire, but what about in the event of a heart attack? In partnership with the American Heart Association (SouthWest), Irving Fire Department officials say 911 should be the first call for any heart attack victim.
 
Caruth Foundation at Communities Foundation of Texas awards $2.5 million to Retina Foundation of the Southwest and SMU’s Bobby B. Lyle School of Engineering
January 29, 2015
The Retina Foundation of the Southwest and SMU’s Bobby B. Lyle School of Engineering are pleased to announce a collaboration to create the Clinical Center of Innovation for Age-Related Macular Degeneration to be housed at the Retina Foundation, supported by a $2.5 million grant award from the W. W. Caruth, Jr. Foundation at Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT). This new collaborative venture will help to rapidly prototype new diagnostic and clinical treatment approaches, focusing on the specific needs of patients who are losing their vision to age-related macular degeneration.
 
$2.5 million awarded to Retina Foundation and SMU Lyle to study macular degeneration
January 29, 2015
Research partners in collaborative venture will help rapidly prototype new diagnostic and clinical treatment approaches

Collin County Economic Opportunity Assessment Shows Assets and Obstacles
November 24, 2020
Opportunity is what it’s all about. Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) released a new assessment commissioned in partnership with JPMorgan Chase, that focuses on how to change the trajectory of what’s happening now in our region, and to work towards building a future full of opportunity...

Collin County economic report supports Plano's plan of action in fight against COVID-19
November 18, 2020
Leaders of the nonprofit Communities Foundation of Texas said they could not have anticipated the COVID-19 crisis when they embarked last year on a comprehensive analysis of economic opportunity in Collin County...

COVID-19 magnifying economic, health needs in McKinney, study shows
November 17, 2020
Leaders of the nonprofit Communities Foundation of Texas said they could not have anticipated the COVID-19 crisis when they embarked last year on a comprehensive analysis of economic opportunity in Collin County...

Report on Collin County economic opportunities reveals disparities in income, health, education
October 22, 2020
Leaders of nonprofit Communities Foundation of Texas were unaware of what the future held when they embarked on a comprehensive analysis of economic opportunity in Collin County in 2019...

As Collin County grows, COVID-19 could deepen economic divides
October 19, 2020
As Collin County continues its break-neck growth and economic success, COVID-19 threatens to widen gaps that could become a barrier for the county’s continued economic success...

Dallas Area Funders Introduce the Inaugural Economic Opportunity Leadership Academy Fellows
October 23, 2019
Local leaders selected for the program in partnership with the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program…

City of Dallas launches challenge to address food insecurity​
October 11, 2019
The City of Dallas Office of Innovation, in partnership with the Communities Foundation of Texas, is seeking creative ideas to increase access to local, nutritious and affordable food options for all Dallas residents...

Dallas Mayoral Candidates Address Homelessness
April 18, 2019
Like Mayor Mike Rawlings, many of the candidates aiming to replace him see homelessness as a key issue for Dallas, one that needs creativity and focus. Forum held at CFT…
 
Dallas Businessman Breaking New Ground To Help Impoverished Families — At Last!
April 17, 2019
Improving school performance, by tackling the challenges poor students face outside of the classroom. That’s the driving principle behind ‘At Last!’ The Dallas based non-profit is breaking new ground– literally– by offering students in poor communities the opportunity to have what’s called a “boarding experience“, while still attending their neighborhood schools.​
 
Communities Foundation of Texas and United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Launch the Collin County Nonprofit Leadership Institute
January 14, 2019
As Collin County grows, so do its challenges with issues such as homelessness, hunger and affordable housing. 

Communities Foundation of Texas Hosts Panel of Faith Leaders Discussing Equity and Inclusion
Dec. 18, 2018
An audience of approximately 200 attended a frank discussion on issues of race and inequality among a group of area faith leaders Tuesday evening at Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT).
 
‘That’s why Dallas is stuck’: Faith leaders vow to take action to address police accountability, inequality
December 4, 2018
For some faith leaders in Dallas, now is the time for less conversation — and prayer — and more action. Cause-Minded Conversation at CFT opens discussion…
 
Dallas’ economy is growing- but its racial wealth gap is growing, too
November 26, 2018
With a low unemployment rate and a booming real estate market, Dallas is thought of as a place of prosperity. But data about wealth in the city paints a more complex — and troubling — picture. Dallas has a significant wealth gap between white households and black, Latino and Asian households, according to a report by Prosperity Now, a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit that studies financial security. Since almost 70 percent of Dallas' population is black, Latino or Asian, the racial wealth divide challenges Dallas' economy, now and in the future. CFT’s Economic Opportunity report sheds light on issues in Dallas…
 
Wanted: Employees for middle-skill jobs
April 28, 2018
Earlier this month, Communities Foundation of Texas released an economic opportunity assessment report for Dallas, further highlighting the barriers to skills training and economic opportunity many under-resourced Texans face, particularly people of color. 

Communities Foundation of Texas, UT Dallas to Host Food Insecurity Hackathon
April 11, 2018
The hackathon sheds light on food insecurity as an issue that affects the entire Dallas-Fort Worth area. Food insecurity is the condition of being without reliable access to a sufficient amount of affordable, nutritious food.
 
Dallas County Remains Segregated by Race, Income and Education Level, New Study Says
April 10, 2018
Dallas County's black and Hispanic residents face wide gaps in income levels, educational achievement and access to health insurance despite rapid population growth, according to a comprehensive new study from the Communities Foundation of Texas and the Center for Public Policy Priorities.
 
New Report Connects Income and Racial Segregation in Dallas County
April 10, 2018
A new study by the Communities Foundation of Texas and Center For Public Policy Priorities evaluated education, employment, debt, housing and healthcare across Dallas County.
 
5 things a new report says about living, working and dying in Dallas County
April 11, 2018
A new report on life, work and death in Dallas County shows wide disparities in residents' wealth, health care access, educational opportunities and ability to move around.
 
In Dallas County, life continues to be harder for people of color
April 10, 2018
A new report that looks at the growing socioeconomic gap between the rich and poor in Dallas County found that African-American and Hispanic residents continue to bear the brunt of falling incomes, and all 11 of the county's poorest census tracts are majority-minority neighborhoods.
 
Residents with subprime credit hold nearly half of Dallas County's $10.9B in student loan debt
April 8, 2018
The level of student debt in Dallas County has climbed precipitously over the past 15 years, and more and more folks with student debt aren't paying their loans on time.
 
Communities Foundation of Texas and United Way of Metropolitan Dallas launch the Collin County nonprofit leadership institute
Jan. 14. 2018
As Collin County grows, so do its challenges with issues such as homelessness, hunger and affordable housing…
 
Communities Foundation of Texas Unites and Empowers Nonprofits to Improve the Future of Working Families in North Texas
December 7, 2017
Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) and North Texas Asset Funders Network hosted local nonprofit “early adopter” organizations at a daylong learning event to hear about CFT’s flourishing Working Family Success Network of North Texas (WFSNT).
 
Communities Foundation of Texas Announces New Cohort for Working Families Success Network
September 18, 2017
Communities Foundation of Texas is thrilled to announce that a second cohort of nine nonprofit agencies has been selected to be a part of CFT’s Working Families Success Network of North Texas.
 
Communities Foundation of Texas unites and empowers nonprofits to improve the future of working families in North Texas
Dec. 6, 2016
Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) and North Texas Asset Funders Network hosted local nonprofit “early adopter” organizations at daylong learning event to hear about CFT’s flourishing Working Family Success Network of North Texas (WFSNT).
 
39 Percent of Dallas Residents at Risk of Slipping Into Poverty
February 16, 2012
A recent study shows that 39 percent of the people in Dallas would be at the poverty line in three months if they lost their job tomorrow.
 
"Two-Fifths of Dallas Households Are Just a Crisis Away From Serious Financial Trouble."
February 16, 2012
At this very moment Anna's at the press conference over at Communities Foundation of Texas's Caruth Haven HQ, where Mayor Mike Rawlings, among others, are poring over the details of the CFT's latest study, conducted by Corporation for Enterprise Development, which looks at "the scope and scale of financial insecurity among households in Dallas."
 
Rawlings: We Must "Take Notice" of High Number of Dallasites So Close to Asset Poverty
February 16, 2012
If you need a new benchmark to measure just how broke you are, try "asset poverty." Asset-poor households would be unable to survive for three months at the federal poverty level if some crisis caused them to lose their source of income.
 
40% Of Dallas Families On The Financial Edge
February 16, 2012
Four in ten people in Dallas are at risk of financial disaster. They live in “asset poverty” according to a new study. KERA’s BJ Austin reports.

W. W. Caruth, Jr. Fund at Communities Foundation of Texas Awards $6.3 Million in Grants to Drive Social Innovation
April 24, 2019
Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) announced that fifteen organizations have been awarded a total of $6.3 million in grants from CFT’s W.W. Caruth Jr. Fund. 
 
County reps to attend domestic violence training
April 17, 2019
The first training cohort of the new Institute for Coordinated Community Response (ICCR) will begin at the 14th annual Conference on Crimes Against Women (CCAW). ICCR, a program of CCAW funded by the W.W. Caruth Jr. Foundation and the Moody Foundation, provides a full year of free training, technical assistance, and networking opportunities to rural, under-resourced Texas counties who are motivated to improve their community’s Coordinated Community Response (CCR) to domestic violence.
 
How grants can help agencies retain officers
March 7, 2019
In today’s good economic climate, retaining officers within your law enforcement agency may be one of your greatest human resource challenges. Your strategies to improve police officer retention may include higher compensation, training, new technology tools and equipment to enhance officer wellness and your public safety mission. Most of these strategies are costly, and funding may not be available within your budget to cover these costs.
 
University Team Shares New Domestic Violence Data with Task Force
December 10, 2018
The Dallas Police Department receives an average of 42 domestic violence-related 911 calls every day, according to a new report that University of Texas at Dallas researchers wrote for the Dallas Domestic Violence Task Force.
 
THE CITY OF DALLAS ADOPTS A NEW CULTURAL PLAN AND POLICY
November 28, 2018
Following a year-long process that engaged Dallasites across the city, the new Dallas Cultural Plan provides a collective vision for the future of Dallas arts and culture
 
UCR: Overall Crime Down for Dallas
January 15, 2018
The 2017 Uniform Crime Report shows some good news for the city of Dallas. The report, also called the UCR, is a log of all violent and non-violent crimes sent to the FBI each year. They use the data to track any patterns and to help clear up cold cases.
 
Dallas County Plan Strives To Help People With Mental Illness Avoid Unnecessary Jail Time
April 5, 2017
On any given day, about 5,000 inmates are held in Dallas County’s Lew Sterrett Justice Center. A third of them have some kind of mental illness.
 
Foundations Team Up to Reduce Number of Loose Dogs and Improve Public Safety in Southern Dallas
March 30, 2017
Communities Foundation of Texas, The Rees-Jones Foundation and The Dallas Foundation are teaming up to fund an aggressive spay/neuter initiative to drastically reduce the number of loose dogs across southern Dallas.
 
Can body cameras boost public trust in police? Dallas study hopes to find out
January 3, 2016
If you call 911 or get pulled over by police in Dallas next year, you may get a follow-up phone call similar to those after an auto shop visit.
 
Dallas Police, Dallas Fire-Rescue Share $1.5M Grant
October 24, 2016
Dallas Fire-Rescue and Dallas Police have received up to $1.5 million in grant money over the next three years to “enhance the emergency response to calls involving behavioral health emergencies” in the city, according to a news release from the departments.
 
Editorial: In deft move, Dallas animal board leader recruits outsiders to help solve dog crisis
May 25, 2016
How does Dallas solve its loose dog problems and achieve the goal of becoming a no-kill city? That’s the question animal commission chair Peter Brodsky is putting in front of the top-notch consulting firm BCG. The assignment is to talk to citizens and experts alike, both in North Texas and across the nation, to produce a comprehensive strategy for the best-possible animal services operation.
 
Sexual Assault Nurse Program to Expand in North Texas
April 22, 2016
A sexual assault treatment program is getting a big boost from several foundations across the state, just as sexual assault numbers appear to be on the rise.