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$30M O’Donnell Foundation Grant to DCF Will Open New Doors of Opportunity

The Dallas County Promise, powered by Dallas College and the Commit Partnership, is pleased to announce a series of new investments, including an unprecedented $60 million multi-year investment from the O'Donnell Foundation to dramatically expand student supports that will substantially increase economic mobility across Dallas County. $30 million of this investment from the O’Donnell Foundation represents a direct gift to Dallas College Foundation, the largest private gift in Dallas College’s history. Dallas College Foundation will be supporting the Promise scholarship program while broadening tuition and other forms of support to additional groups of students, helping create pathways to thriving-wage careers for more students in Dallas County.

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Bits & Bites 2024

April 21, 2024

A total of 850 esteemed guests had the pleasure of experiencing the exquisite culinary creations at Bits and Bites, our annual Dallas College Culinary Program fundraiser. The event set at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden - A Tasteful Place Garden, was curated by 30 chefs, Dallas College students, and alumni.


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Shine Together: Dallas College Foundation's 50th Anniversary Eclipse Party

April 8, 2024

Celebrating our 50th Anniversary at the Dallas Botanical Gardens, during the awe-inspiring total solar eclipse was nothing short of epic! Overflowing with the support of friends, staff, and our cherished community, this event has been etched into history. Reflecting on our past achievements, we look forward to advancing our mission into the next half-century and beyond.


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Chesmar Donation

February 28, 2024

Chesmar Foundation has established a new $1 million scholarship with Dallas College Foundation to support students in our School of Education. The scholarship pays full tuition for eligible aspiring teachers. It’s especially focused on students who are currently working with district partners and taking part in paid work-based experiences within Texas public schools.


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Shine On: 50th Anniversary Legacy Celebration

October 19, 2023

Dallas College Foundation gathered an incredible mix of familiar and new faces for our Shine On 50th Anniversary Legacy Celebration. Reflecting on the journey we've taken together, and the bold strides we are yet ready to make. Special appreciation to our board members who have shaped our past and will boldly craft our future. We look forward to what the next 50 years will bring!


Dallas College Workforce Center at Redbird

December 8, 2023

Dallas College Foundation is providing $300,000 to help bring the new Dallas College Workforce Center at Redbird to life.

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