Alumni of Dallas-based nonprofit NextOp received a $100,000 STAR grant from the Texas Capital Foundation. [Photo: NextOp]
The four recipients of the Texas Capital Foundation's second annual Honors Awards have been announced by Texas Capital's parent company, Dallas-based Texas Capital Bancshares. Two of his names are transforming lives in North Texas communities.
The bank said the award will provide a total of $250,000 in grants to support nonprofit organizations addressing community needs across Texas.
“The Texas Capital Foundation expands Texas Capital's philanthropic efforts in the communities it serves,” Rob C. Holmes, president and CEO of Texas Capital, said in a statement. It was established to improve and improve the quality of life.” “We are committed to expanding the range of services essential to improving the lives of Texans and building a brighter future for the state of Texas in which we are fortunate to live and work. We are proud to recognize nonprofit organizations as recipients of this year's Honor Award for Work. “
Texas Capital said the Honors Awards are a signature program of the Texas Capital Foundation, which Texas Capital launched in 2022 to strengthen and elevate its commitment to Texas communities.
The award includes three grants of $50,000 each that align with Texas Capital's three pillars of community impact: Live, Learn and Lift, the foundation said. It is said to be included. His fourth $100,000 grant, the STAR (Supporting our Troops, Active and Remembered) award, went to a Dallas-based organization serving military members, families and veterans.
The Texas Capital Foundation said its grantmaking approach focuses on nonprofit organizations operating in the regions within the company's footprint. Through its Honors Awards, the Texas Capital Foundation aims to provide funding to small and medium-sized organizations that serve the greatest needs in their communities. Award winners will be selected through a competitive grant application process.
Honor Award Winner
“This year's Honors Award recipients are inspired by some of the biggest challenges facing our communities,” said Effie Dennison, president of the Texas Capital Foundation and head of community development and corporate responsibility at Texas Capital. It was chosen for its innovative and innovative solution.” statement. “We are honored to recognize and support the efforts of these organizations to further our shared mission of empowering communities across Texas.”
The 2nd Annual Honors Award winners are:
- Next actionis a Dallas-based nonprofit organization whose mission is to recruit, develop, and prepare talented enlisted military personnel for careers in industry. NextOp's goal is to bridge the gap between the military and industry, which requires a diverse and skilled workforce. (As mentioned above, NextOp received his $100,000 STAR grant.)
- Tarrant County Safe Havenis a Fort Worth-based nonprofit organization whose mission is to end domestic violence through safety, support, prevention, and social change. The only state-designated domestic violence program in Tarrant County, Safe Haven has helped thousands of women and children rebuild safe, independent lives for more than 40 years.
- skill point allianceis an Austin-based nonprofit workforce development organization that provides in-demand workforce training to vulnerable populations in Central Texas and Permian Basin communities.
- Lucille's 1913 Kitchenis a Houston-based nonprofit organization that combats food insecurity and waste, creates training and employment opportunities in traditionally under-resourced areas, and empowers communities to become self-sufficient through culinary and cultural arts. We are building a vertically integrated ecosystem to help you discover your livelihood.
“We are extremely honored to receive the STAR award and will use this funding to enable our expansion plans in North Texas,” NextOps Executive Director Shelby Mounts said in a statement. “There are many veterans in the Greater DFW area, and many more who want to come here for the opportunities in the area. Our job placement services help connect these veterans with great careers. We look forward to building on our relationship with Texas Capital and the DFW community for many years to come.”
Texas Capital Bancshares is a member of the Russell 2000 Index and the S&P MidCap 400 and is the parent company of Texas Capital Bank dba Texas Capital. The company is a full-service financial services company that provides customized solutions to businesses, entrepreneurs, and individual customers.
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