Dallas, September 12, 2025
News Summary
AWARE Dallas has revealed the 22 beneficiaries for the upcoming AWARE Affair, supporting North Texas organizations dedicated to Alzheimer’s care and research. These beneficiaries include arts organizations, senior services, and research institutions, all focused on enhancing the lives of individuals living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. The AWARE Affair, the organization’s primary fundraising event, continues to raise vital funds for local programs and initiatives. Over its 30-year history, AWARE Dallas has invested more than $15 million to support Alzheimer’s-related services in the community.
Dallas — AWARE Dallas has announced the nonprofit and institutional beneficiaries for the 2025 AWARE Affair, naming 22 North Texas organizations that will receive support from the spring 2025 fundraising event. The beneficiaries span arts organizations, faith-based groups, senior services, and research and education institutions focused on serving people living with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers.
Key announcement and purpose
The 2025 beneficiaries were revealed by AWARE Dallas leadership as part of the organization’s ongoing effort to fund local services and research addressing Alzheimer’s disease. The AWARE Affair, held each spring, raises funds for organizations that provide direct services to people living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers, as well as for research institutions engaged in related studies. Since its founding in 1989, AWARE Dallas has invested more than $15 million in local providers, researchers, and innovators working on Alzheimer’s-related programs and studies.
Beneficiaries named for 2025
The list of 22 beneficiaries announced for 2025 includes hospitals and research centers, cultural institutions that provide arts programming for older adults, senior-service providers, faith-based partners offering community support, and scholarship funds tied to Alzheimer’s initiatives. The beneficiaries are:
- Baylor Scott and White Dallas Foundation
- Bishop Arts Theatre Center
- Center for Brain Health
- Dallas Museum of Art
- Dallas Symphony Association
- Dementia Care Warriors
- First Unitarian Church of Dallas
- For Love and Art
- Jewish Family Service
- Juliette Fowler Communities
- My Possibilities
- Myrna D. Schlegel Aware Scholarship Fund
- NorthPark Presbyterian Church
- Plano Symphony Orchestra
- Senior Attention
- Songs and Smiles
- Stomping Ground Theater and Training Center
- Texas Winds Musical Outreach
- The Senior Source
- The University of Texas at Dallas
- Westminster Presbyterian Church
- Wilshire Baptist Church
How beneficiaries were selected
AWARE Dallas allocates funds to groups that offer direct services, caregiver support, community engagement programs, and research or educational initiatives related to Alzheimer’s. Selection prioritizes local impact in the North Texas region, the capacity to deliver measurable services or programs, and alignment with the organization’s mission to support people living with Alzheimer’s and those who care for them.
Event and timeline
The AWARE Affair serves as the primary annual fundraiser for the organization, combining art, music, and community participation to generate grants and program support. Plans for the next AWARE Affair event are already scheduled for April 11, 2026, with beneficiaries for that event to be announced closer to the date. The 2025 announcement builds on prior grant cycles, including the 2022–2023 grant recipients that were previously named as part of AWARE Dallas’s continuing funding efforts.
Funding history and local impact
Established in 1989, AWARE Dallas has provided sustained funding to local providers, researchers, and innovators addressing Alzheimer’s-related needs. The organization reports cumulative investments exceeding $15 million, distributed across direct service providers, arts and music programs designed for cognitive engagement, academic research projects, and community-based caregiver supports. The 2025 beneficiary list reflects a mix of cultural institutions, health and research organizations, faith communities, and social service providers working together to expand access to services and supports in the region.
Additional context
Arts and music-based programs are a prominent focus among the 2025 beneficiaries, reflecting growing recognition of creative engagement as a mechanism for social connection and cognitive stimulation for people living with dementia. At the same time, clinical and research entities on the list indicate continued investment in medical research and therapeutic interventions tied to Alzheimer’s disease. Faith-based and senior-service organizations are included to ensure community-level supports and caregiver resources remain funded across diverse settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AWARE Dallas?
AWARE Dallas is a nonprofit organization that raises funds to support local providers, researchers, and community programs serving people with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers.
What is the AWARE Affair?
The AWARE Affair is the organization’s primary annual fundraising event that emphasizes art, music, and community participation to generate grants and support for beneficiaries.
How many beneficiaries were named for 2025?
Twenty-two North Texas organizations were named as beneficiaries for the 2025 AWARE Affair.
How much has AWARE Dallas invested over time?
Since 1989, AWARE Dallas has invested more than $15 million in local providers, researchers, and programs focused on Alzheimer’s-related needs.
When is the next AWARE Affair?
The next AWARE Affair is scheduled for April 11, 2026; beneficiary announcements for that event will be released at a later date.
Beneficiary categories and counts
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- My Sweet Charity: AWARE Dallas 2025 Beneficiaries Revealed
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- Advocate Magazine: Recipients of AWARE Grants
- Fox 4 News: Alzheimer’s Report
- People Newspapers: Out and About at AWARE Affair
- Wikipedia: Alzheimer’s Disease
- Google Search: Alzheimer’s Research
- Google Scholar: Alzheimer’s Support Services
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Alzheimer’s Disease
- Google News: AWARE Dallas
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