At Big Thought, we:
Create
CreateOur direct to youth programs cultivate skill development through meaningful relationships, fostering connections that equip youth with sustainable skills essential for their success.
Convene
ConveneThrough community-centered partnerships, experiential learning opportunities, and robust learning systems, we enhance community capacity to establish high-quality programs that nurture skills vital for academic, economic, and personal achievement.
Consult
ConsultWe are committed to sharing best practices with organizations engaged in programming and serving as facilitator. We believe this collaboration is vital for fostering thriving communities nationwide.
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Big Thought Names Erin Offord As New Chief Executive Officer
Under Offord’s leadership, Big Thought is poised to expand its national impact, advancing education and driving transformative change for young people.
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A Year of Collective Impact
Check out Big Thought’s 2023 Annual Report to see the impactful milestones and stories that shaped this year.
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Big Thought Announces New Board Leadership And Members
DALLAS – July 15, 2024 – Big Thought is proud to announce the appointment of a new board chair, a dynamic leadership…
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Play + SEL = Out of School Time Success
By Tiffany Self & Déjà Bailey At Big Thought, equipping all youth to imagine and create their best lives and world is…
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Dallas City of Learning 2023 Report
Big Thought, serving as the backbone agency for Dallas City of Learning (DCoL), has continued its focus on enhancing out-of-school time (OST)…
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Big Thought Receives $1 Million Grant to Empower Youth
DALLAS, TX – AUGUST 21, 2023 – Big Thought (BIG THOUGHT), a Dallas-based organization dedicated to closing the opportunity gap through empowering…
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Big Thought Announces New Board Members & Slate, and Appoints Vana Hammond as Board Chair
DALLAS – July 19, 2023 – Big Thought has elected a new board chair, officers and board members to its board of…
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Big Thought and Mr. Cooper Co-Pilot Creativity for Families at the Dallas City of Learning Turn Up
Let creativity soar to new heights with hands-on STEM activities, arts and crafts at the Frontiers of Flight Museum DALLAS – JUNE…
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Keeping Youth at the Center in Thriving Minds After School
During the 80 percent of waking hours youth spend outside of school, after school programs keep up the momentum of learning. Creative exploration,…
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City of Dallas Wins 74th Annual All-America City Award for Creating Thriving Communities Through Youth Engagement in Denver, Colorado
This article first appeared here. The National Civic League honored Dallas, Texas on Sunday, among ten 74th Annual All-America City recipients. “We are happy to…
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