News, Promoting Environmental Stewardship
Dallas Morning News August 12, 2017 by Garrett Boone In Texas, your dollar is supposed to count — but who’s counting? When you buy a set of tires and leave the worn out, scrap tires at the dealer, you may notice a disposal or environmental fee tacked on. The...
Improving Educational Outcomes for Children in Public Schools, News
Once Upon a Month Rewrites Children’s Stories Through Reading Free Children’s Book Program Builds Foundation for Academic Success Reading to young children transports them to worlds of adventure, mystery and excitement – stimulating curiosity, supporting language...
Advancing Equity for Women and Girls, News
On June 4, 2017 The Family Place gave 200 supporters a first look at the new Ann Moody Place shelter that is scheduled to open July 5. The 50,000-square-foot facility will house battered women and children and will also serve as the agency’s new headquarters....
Improving Educational Outcomes for Children in Public Schools, News
On April 18, 2017, The Boone Family Foundation,Rainwater Charitable Foundation, and Communities Foundation of Texas(CFT) will present Michael Lamb from Turnaround For Children, as part of CFT’s forward-thinking Cause-Minded Conversations series on philanthropy....
Advancing Equity for Women and Girls, News
2017 cohort of Dallas Public Voices Announcement Dallas Public Voices is part of a bold multi-year, multi-institution initiative launched by The OpEd Project in partnership with leading universities and foundations nationwide. It was piloted at Yale, Princeton and...
Advancing Equity for Women and Girls, News
UNT’s Ignite Chapter promising to young women in politics By Anna Orr for North Texas Daily February 14, 2017 On Jan. 21, people gathered in cities across the globe to participate in the Women’s March and demonstrate their willingness to take political action....