Dallas City Manager Kimberly Tolbert announced that more than 4,000 city employees are expected to take mandatory unpaid furlough days this fiscal year to help address an estimated $25 million budget shortfall.
Category: Finance
Posted inBusiness
Impact Ventures Receives Federal CDFI Certification, Expanding Access to Capital for Underestimated Entrepreneurs
Impact Ventures has been certified as a CDFI by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s CDFI Fund, allowing it to deploy capital at scale and provide entrepreneurs in underserved communities with equitable access to financial resources.
Posted inPlanning with Purpose
Planning with Purpose: New Series Helps Families Prepare for the Inevitable
Planning with Purpose is a monthly educational series from DW and Mansfield Funeral Home that encourages families to approach funeral planning as an extension of life planning, providing them with the knowledge needed to ease emotional and financial burdens before a crisis occurs.
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From Payday Loans to Peace: How a 10-Year-Old Translator Became the Banker Who Broke the Cycle
A man growing up in Oak Cliff, who experienced financial hardship as a child, now works as a Chase Community Manager to help others in his neighborhood avoid the same mistakes and build generational wealth through financial education and planning.
Posted inHealth
Healthcare Without the Guesswork: How Prism Health North Texas Helps Families Access Affordable Care
Prism Health North Texas is a nonprofit community health center that provides comprehensive, affordable healthcare services to patients of all ages, regardless of insurance status or income.
Posted inJP Morgan Chase
Your home is an investment –How to create generational wealth
Homeownership can be a powerful tool for building generational wealth, providing financial stability, tax deductions, and the potential for equity growth and profit when sold.
Posted inReal Estate
Rising Housing Costs in North Texas Prompt Call for Collaborative SolutionsÂ
Fort Worth leaders discussed the future of affordable homeownership in Fort Worth and the partnerships needed to protect working families from displacement, while celebrating the expansion of Carroll Park and the story of Ashley Guinn, the first homeowner to purchase through the Fort Worth Community Land Trust model.
Posted inEducation
Roland Parrish Honored by UNT Dallas With Honorary Degree, Announces $50,000 Endowed Scholarship Gift
Roland Parrish, a legendary Black entrepreneur and philanthropist, was awarded an honorary degree from UNT Dallas and announced a $50,000 endowed scholarship gift, in recognition of his contributions to business, education, and community advancement.
Posted inWomen
DeDe McGuire Foundation Hosts Impactful Women’s United Expo
The 2nd annual Women’s United Expo, presented by the DeDe McGuire Foundation in partnership with Hey Chica Movement, was a cultural gathering rooted in purpose, visibility, and collective elevation, featuring panels, activations, and a vendor marketplace, all centered around empowering women of color through resources, financial literacy, and community-driven support systems.
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From Start Line to Stronger Neighborhoods: JPMorganChase Corporate Challenge FuelsUnited Way’s Work in North Texas
The JPMorganChase Corporate Challenge in Dallas will bring together over 2,200 runners from nearly 90 organizations to raise funds for United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, which supports education, income, and health initiatives for North Texans.
