The Future is Now: Q&A with bigBANG! 2024 co-chairs
As the largest social innovation convening in the region, the bigBANG! Social Impact Conference offers two immersive days of thought-provoking speakers and collaborative breakout sessions, all focused on driving equitable outcomes across Dallas and beyond. This year’s co-chairs, Michael Iyescas, Senior Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility, Global Social Impact & Fossil Foundation, and Donovan Ervin, SVP Dallas Partner and Vice President of Impact Investments at AiTi Tiedemann Global, have worked together to curate an agenda that addresses some of the most pressing challenges of our time.
Austin Street Center’s “Humble Beginnings Luncheon”
The luncheon raised $1.1M and was attended by more than 800 attendees. The funds raised will drive awareness around the issue of homelessness and how Austin Street Center has been working diligently to bring solutions and partnerships that help the city’s most vulnerable population find a permanent place to call home.
Jewish Family Service Groundbreaking – 100,000-square-foot new home
Over 300 community leaders, partners, and supporters gathered on Thursday, Sept. 26 for the groundbreaking ceremony of The Karla and Larry Steinberg Building, Jewish Family Service (JFS) of Greater Dallas’ new 100,000-square-foot home at 16301 Quorum Dr. in Addison.