Undivided Life has become a co-owner of Dallas-based Howdy Homemade Ice Cream, joining founders Tom and Margaret Landis in guiding the mission-driven company through its next phase of national growth.

The partners said they aim to increase the number of stores and expand catering to ensure that Howdy Homemade can “serve more scoops of joy with its super-premium product” while employing adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs).…

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Want to snag some designer home decor at a significant discount, while doing good for those in need? Then get ready for Thrift Studio, the annual month-long pop-up from Dwell with Dignity. From August 26 through September 24, donated high-end furniture and home decor pieces will be on sale, presented in vignettes created by nine leading Dallas-area designers.…

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LANDIS HONORED FOR DISABILITIES WORK; A DRUG-SNIFFING CAR; DRONES DELIVER TRANSPLANT ORGANS

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Restaurateur Tom Landis, owner of Howdy Homemade, was the subject of an article in Dallas Innovates recently about how he employs people with special needs at his restaurant.…

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Tom Landis, owner of Howdy Homemade and two Texadelphia restaurants, is known for being good to his employees, for focusing on people and for helping them realize their untapped potential.

His most recent effort has provided jobs for 14 special needs adults, giving them an opportunity that might not have come otherwise.…

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