Communities Foundation of Texas

Our hearts are with the communities being impacted by the devastating wildfires in California. Looking to help? Here's a list of foundations and nonprofits responding to the disaster: https://lnkd.in/gQFYYyyp California Community Foundation, Pasadena Community Foundation, California Fire Foundation, Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, Center for Disaster Philanthropy, United Way of Greater Los Angeles, American Red Cross, Baby2Baby, CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort), Convoy of Hope, Direct Relief, Global Empowerment Mission, Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, Pasadena Humane, World Central Kitchen, The Salvation Army

You can support those impacted by the Pacific Palisades wildfires through the California Community Foundation's Wildfire Recovery Fund. The organization's Wildfire Recovery Fund targets the most underserved and hard to reach communities in the region, with the goal of helping provide long-term recovery relief. https://lnkd.in/gPY-uGU3

Champions of Education: CFT’s Educate Texas is a trusted change agent in Texas education, working through programs and policies to ensure every Texas student is prepared in school, the workforce, and life. Through a partnership with the Richardson Healthcare Careers Academy (RCHA) and the Texas Education Agency to cultivate strong healthcare leaders, Educate Texas is providing professional development and technical assistance, leveraging our expertise to support the Pathways in Technology Early College High Schools (P-TECH) program. Together with Richardson Independent School District and major healthcare partners like Methodist Richardson Medical Center, RHCA allows students to engage in practical training within a hospital environment, where they gain valuable experience in patient care and emergency response. “By their senior year, students are providing real patient care, responding to 911 calls, and performing CPR. They are truly saving lives,” said Dr. Shannon Ragsdale, RHCA campus instructor. Read more about their inspiring impact on local students at: https://lnkd.in/eE-8TDfA #CollegeCareerReadiness #CCR #PTECH #TexasEducation Savannah Hollis

Do you know an inspiring young professional under 40 making a difference in the Park Cities or Preston Hollow neighborhoods? People Newspapers is accepting nominations for its annual 20 Under Forty awards, presented in partnership with Communities Foundation of Texas! ✨ The 20 Under Forty awards celebrate individuals who live or work in Park Cities/Preston Hollow and stand out through their community impact, philanthropic efforts, and career achievements. ✨ 📝 Submit your nominations before the January 17 deadline at: https://lnkd.in/g8NCeHXM See 2024's winners at: https://lnkd.in/g5ciE93C Watch a recap of last year's 20 Under Forty event at: https://lnkd.in/g7MJb6z8 📸: 2024's publication by People Newspapers #ChangeMakers #SocialImpact #SocialGood

Champions of Literacy: The Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries, housed at the George W. Bush Presidential Center, provides grant funding to expand, diversify, and update school library book and print collections. Mrs. Laura Bush initially launched the Laura Bush Foundation in 2002 while serving in the White House. $22 million has been awarded to over 3,800 schools across the country, filling libraries with new books and encouraging students to develop a love of reading and learning. Since 2023, we’ve been the Foundation’s partner in facilitating the management of their online grant application and grant distribution process in support of hundreds of school library collections. “Instilling a love of reading is one of the greatest gifts we can give our children. When a child opens a book, they open up a world of possibilities,” said Mrs. Bush. Read more about their inspiring impact at: https://lnkd.in/g4PPqqdQ

The Greater New Orleans Foundation has opened a "New Orleans New Year’s Tragedy Fund" to assist the families of those whose lives were taken and those seriously injured or impacted by the 2025 New Year's Day mass casualty incident. See below for more information on how to help.

Looking to give before 2024 comes to an end? Opening a donor-advised fund at CFT allows you to receive immediate tax benefits while creating a legacy of generosity. If you give $5,000+ to charity annually, consider creating a charitable fund with CFT. Our team of experts are here to help make your giving easy, effective, and enjoyable. Learn more and contact us at: CFTexas.org/GivePurpose 📸: CFT's Boski Sharma, Director of Donor Relations, and Melissa Hardage, Senior Director of Donor Engagement 

Looking to give before the year ends? Our Holiday Giving Guide makes it easy to give back this season: ✔️ Support a local nonprofit in honor of a loved one. ✔️ Purchase unique gifts from local nonprofits. ✔️ Open a donor-advised fund and start your legacy of generosity. Explore meaningful ways to give at CFTexas.org/GivingGuide

Champions of Giving: Gigi was first connected to CFT through her late mother, Louise (Tootsie) Gartner, who founded the Common Cents Fund and Common Cents Scholarship Fund at CFT, which Gigi now advises. Gigi continues to follow in her mother’s footsteps, filling them in her own way through her support of animal rescue organizations. Gigi’s been rescuing dogs for 20 years and is now with her sixth rescue pet. Through a special #NorthTexasGivingDay matching campaign during #NationalPetMonth, Gigi joined forces with CFT to double donations to local nonprofits that support animals in North Texas. Ultimately, Gigi’s matching gift through her fund at CFT helped generate more than $555,000 from 1,784 community donations to local animal and pet nonprofits. This effort was one of four new matching gift fundraising campaigns that raised $1.5 million using the North Texas Giving Day website this year. Read more about Gigi’s inspiring impact through North Texas Giving Day and the Common Cents Fund at https://lnkd.in/gR2eZQTj #SupportLocal #CommunityGiving

North Texas Giving Day’s record-breaking giving was featured on NBC DFW’s "Something Good" this week. Together, we raised $70 million for local nonprofits in September, and that's #SomethingGood. You can give to any of 3,000+ organizations year-round at NorthTexasGivingDay.org. To encourage holiday giving, we're covering all transaction fees for gifts made through December 31! Watch the NBC DFW spotlight below.