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Free Training: Digital Skills with Connected Nation

Connected Nation's digital skills training is for everyone, and includes computer, internet, and email basics and more! Have one of their team members come out and help your community or organization enhance their technology skills.

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Connected Nation Texas
  • #Broadband
  • #Community Development
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United for ALICE

Data and resources to help learn more about Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE) populations in Texas.

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United Ways of Texas
  • #Community Development
  • #People & Places
  • #Workforce & Economic Development
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2-1-1 Texas: Local Information & Referral

Data dashboard compiling high-level, summary information about calls made to Texas 2-1-1, a statewide resource hotline that connects Texans to critical, community-based services like housing, healthcare, mental health support, food assistance, and more.

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United Ways of Texas
  • #Capacity Building
  • #Community Development
  • #Health
  • #People & Places
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Resource Library: Methodist Healthcare Ministries

Online library of how-to guides for organizational capacity building, public policy briefs, commissioned research on health in South Texas, and more.

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Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas
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  • #Community Development
  • #Health
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Research & Insights: St. David’s Foundation

Searchable and sortable library of research and articles aimed at deeping our our collective understanding of health inequities.

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St. David's Foundation
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  • #Community Development
  • #Health
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Rural America – A Treasure of Assets

This series from Fed Communities discusses the work of organizations and people who are passionate about rural: from developing high quality, affordable housing; bringing reliable internet services to remote areas; to building systems to help communities create lasting change.

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Fed Communities
  • #Community Development
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AmeriCorps NCCC

National Civilian Community Corps, or AmeriCorps NCCC is an AmeriCorps program that engages 18- to 24-year-olds in team-based national and community service in the United States.

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AmeriCorps NCCC
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Resource: Texas CDFI Coalition Interest Form

The Texas CDFI coalition's mission is to engage and strengthen the Texas CDFI sector, and promote comprehensive community development that produces financially sustainable & equitable results.

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Texas Association of Community Development Corporations
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Association of Rural Communities in Texas

ARCIT serves small cities and counties in Texas. It offers a strong voice and resource to state and federal government to promote the best practices, policies and programs for rural and small communities, while enhancing the quality of life for all Texans.

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Association of Rural Communities in Texas
  • #Community Development
  • #Education
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Texas Organizations for Rural and Community Hospitals

TORCH is an organization of rural and community hospitals, corporations and interested individuals working together to address the special needs and issues of rural and community hospitals, staff and patients they serve.

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Texas Organizations for Rural and Community Hospitals
  • #Community Development
  • #Health
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Texas Department of Agriculture

The Texas Department of Agriculture is a state agency responsible for matters pertaining to agriculture, rural community affairs, and related matters.

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Texas Department of Agriculture
  • #Agriculture
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Rural LISC

With residents and partners, Rural LISC supports resilient and inclusive rural communities as great places to live, work, and innovate.

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Rural LISC
  • #Broadband
  • #Community Development
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Aspen Institute Forum for Community Solutions

The Aspen Institute Forum for Community Solutions promotes collaborative, community-based efforts that build the power and influence of those with the least access to opportunity.

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The Aspen Institute
  • #Community Development
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Texas Association of Regional Councils

Texas Association of Regional Councils (TARC) is the statewide association of regional councils, whose members are focused on enhancing quality of life through regional strategies, partnerships and solutions.

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Texas Association of Regional Councils
  • #Community Development
  • #Workforce & Economic Development
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Mission Capital

Mission Capital is advancing race equity and opportunity in the Central Texas nonprofit sector through collaboration, leadership development, customized trainings, strategic consulting, and pushing the boundaries of our sector’s culture.

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Mission Capital
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Commit Partnership

The Commit Partnership is a collective impact organization composed of backbone staff and hundreds of partners across Dallas County and the state of Texas.

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Commit Partnership
  • #Community Development
  • #Education
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Home to Texas

Home to Texas is a scholarship-funded summer program that connects first-year students with internship and research opportunities in their hometown communities.

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Home to Texas
  • #Community Development
  • #Education