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By Evelyn Torres, Marketing & Communications Intern at Big Thought Young people in Big Thought’s Community Action Team (CAT) are stepping into a new chapter as leaders, advocates, storytellers, and changemakers, grounded in the power of their own voices. At Big Thought, we believe talent is everywhere. Access is not. That’s why we build with
By Tre Kelly
By Kristina Cola, Sr. Director of Learning Systems at Big Thought Kristina Cola helps shape the strategies, partnerships, and learning experiences that connect young people to meaningful pathways across school, work, and life. Her leadership helped guide the vision for Big Thought’s inaugural Opportunity Exchange Summit. Why the Opportunity Exchange Summit mattered There are moments
By Tre Kelly
Written by: Charlotte, Founder of Giving Tree Paper Co. We are honored to share that Big Thought has been profiled in a recent article highlighting the transformative impact of our Creative Solutions program. The feature tells the powerful story of Jose Manuel Garcia—known as “Bone”—a South Dallas native whose early encounters with the juvenile justice
Mentorship is more than just offering advice; it’s about fostering a trusted relationship. Using the insights shared by youth, that relationship can be achieved.
Launched in 2023, Big Thought’s DFW Opportunity Youth Community of Practice (OY COP) initiative is aimed at supporting “Opportunity Youth” – young people between the ages of 16 and 24 that are neither in school nor in the workforce – by creating an ecosystem of organizations, community partners, and leaders well equipped to support their needs
DALLAS, TX – AUGUST 21, 2023 – Big Thought (BIG THOUGHT), a Dallas-based organization dedicated to closing the opportunity gap through empowering youth and fostering creativity, is thrilled to announce a $1 million grant from the Walmart Foundation through the Walmart.org Center for Racial Equity. This grant represents a significant milestone in BIG THOUGHT’s journey