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SAVE THE DATE Friday, October 19, 2012 Social Impact. Dallas. Engagement. Civic-mindedness. These are all words that evoke the energy and excitement around this year's bigBANG! event, a forum hosted by Dallas Social Venture Partners. We will be convening the thinkers and doers of our city for a day-long opportunity to catalyze positive impact. This year, bigBANG! will be a place to jump in and get hands-on. With experiences at every turn to learn about forward-thinking socially conscious businesses and nonprofit organizations, we invite you to be completely immersed in the day. ...

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1,957 AmeriCorps members to meet state and local needs Austin, TX - OneStar Foundation announced today that 20 organizations in Texas have received AmeriCorps grants from the Corporation for National and Community Service. The grants will support nearly 2,000 AmeriCorps members across the state who will serve in the following capacities: in-school, after-school and summertime teachers, tutors and mentors, provide intensive college access and success services, engage in early literacy interventions and participate in early childhood development programs, distribute food to children, en...