Encore Enterprises has set up a charitable fund at the Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT), one of the largest philanthropic organizations providing grants and scholarships in the Dallas-Ft. Worth CFTMetroplex. CFT stimulates creative solutions to key challenges in our community by thoughtfully and effectively supporting diverse donors and grantees. CFT stewards $775 million in assets across nearly 900 charitable funds. Encore has set up a donor advised fund at CFT and will support various community efforts through this partnership with CFT in coming years. Encore is also a member of the Entrepreneurs For North Texas, a program of CFT, and Encore employees will participate in EFNT’s 12th annual Freedom Day on September 11th, 2013 with close to 40-50 other EFNT Member Companies. Freedom Day is a day of community service that honors the lives lost on September 11th, 2001.