2026 AWARE Beneficiaries Announced
AWARE North Texas Awards $403,000 to 22 Local Nonprofits Advancing Dementia Care
At AWARE, we believe that no one should face Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias alone. Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of our donors, volunteers, sponsors, and community partners, we are proud to announce our newest class of grant recipients - 22 exceptional nonprofit organizations that are making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals living with dementia and those who care for them.
This year’s grants represent more than financial support - they are an investment in hope, dignity, innovation, and compassionate care. Together these organizations are expanding access to vital services, strengthening caregivers, advancing education and research and creating more dementia-friendly communities where every person can live with purpose and connection.
Following AWARE’s rigorous grant review process, funding has been awarded to the following organizations:
Baylor Scott and White Dallas Foundation
Bishop Arts Theatre Center for PatioLive!
Center for BrainHealth
Dallas Museum of Art and Nasher Sculpture Center for Meaningful Moments
Dallas Symphony Orchestra for DSO Cares
Dementia Care Warriors
For Love & Art for Celebrating the Art Experience
Jewish Family Service for Older Adult Services
Juliette Fowler Communities for Dementia Friendly Dallas
My Possibilities for eMPower Program for Adults
Myrna D. Schlegel AWARE Scholarship Fund
NorthPark Presbyterian Church for Casa de Vida
Plano Symphony Orchestra for Healing Notes
Senior Attention for care partner respite scholarships
Songs & Smiles for Memory Cafe
Stomping Ground Comedy Theater for Improv for Caregivers
Texas Winds Musical Outreach
The Senior Source for Senior Companions
The University of Texas at Dallas for the lab of Dr. Chandramalika Basak
The University of Texas at Dallas for the lab of Dr. Michael Rugg
Westminster Presbyterian Church for Making Memories
Wilshire Baptist Church for Friday Friends
We congratulate our 22 grant recipients and thank every member of the AWARE community for making this investment possible. Together, we are creating a future where every person affected by dementia can live with greater dignity, purpose, and hope.