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Taylor Press: Foundation recaps year, gives awards
by Kelly Tran | 12/22/2024
Christmas came early at the Greater Taylor Foundation’s first Impact Report and Recognition Luncheon.
The nonprofit outlined its achievements and highlighted awards to supporting organizations and individuals totaling thousands of dollars. To honor the foundation, Mayor Dwayne Ariola declared Dec. 12, “Greater Taylor Foundation Day.”
Taylor Press: City partners with disaster-relief group
by Kelly Tran | 12/18/2024
The City Council Dec. 12 approved a five-year memorandum of understanding with a fledgling disaster-relief organization.
The document outlines how Greater Taylor Community Organizations Active in Disaster and Taylor will work together through four phases of emergency management: mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.
Taylor Press: Taylor community leaders attend Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Impact Investing Bootcamp
by Staff Reports 12/08/2024
Presidents Diana Phillips of the Greater Taylor Foundation, and Tia Stone of the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce attended an Impact Investing Bootcamp hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas that began Dec. 3, according to a news release.
Taylor Press: Giving Taylor raises over $70K for local nonprofits
by Kelly Tran | 12/08/2024
The Greater Taylor Foundation raised a total of $70,929 for local nonprofit organizations through its Giving Taylor campaign hosted on Giving Tuesday, Dec. 3.
Taylor Press: Group seeks volunteers, donations
by Kelly Tran | 11/29/2024
Organization will provide emergency aid until authorities arrive
A new organization to help Taylor residents stay safe during a disaster is looking for volunteers and donations.
Taylor Press: Donate to local nonprofits on #GivingTuesday
by Staff Reports | 11/27/2024
The Greater Taylor Foundation encourages people to donate to any or all of the 31 local nonprofits registered for #GivingTuesday on Dec. 3, according to a news release.
Taylor Press: 2nd annual ‘Give Taylor #GivingTuesday’ to support nonprofits Dec. 3
by Staff Reports | 11/24/2024
The Greater Taylor Foundation announced their 2nd annual “Give Taylor, #GivingTuesday” event as part of the global #GivingTuesday initiative on Dec. 3, according to a news release.
Taylor Press: Taylor Chamber recognized among top in the nation
by Staff Reports | 11/16/2024
The Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center received a five-star Accreditation from the United States Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 14 — the highest honor available for local chambers, according to a news release.
Taylor Press: Phillips joins economic roundtable
by Special to the Press | 11/27/2024
Diana Phillips, president of the Greater Taylor Foundation, has been invited to join the Asset Funders of Central Texas Economic Mobility Roundtable Series.
This prestigious initiative brings together 25 community- based organizations, policymakers and funders to address critical issues related to economic mobility.
Taylor Press: Foundation launches COAD
by Special to the Press | 07/13/2024
The Greater Taylor Foundation recently announced the official launch of the Greater Taylor Community Organizations Active in Disaster. This collaborative initiative brings together local businesses, nonprofits, government agencies and community members to enhance disaster preparedness, response and recovery efforts in the area.
Taylor Press: Local charities give 244% of goal
by Special to the Press | 12/23/2023
The Greater Taylor Foundation announced in a press release that 13 local charities were awarded $24,400 at a breakfast hosted by the nonprofit at Holiday Inn and Suites Tuesday, Dec. 12.
Taylor Press: Give Taylor this holiday
by Special to the Press | 11/25/2024
The Greater Taylor Foundation is urging people who love the community to “Give Taylor” now through midnight Nov. 28, Giving Tuesday.
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