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How investments into LiftFund help entrepreneurs build assets August 30, 2023 Via: Dallas Business Journal By: Plamedie Ifasso LiftFund founder Janie Barrera describes the not-for-profit organization as one of the best kept investment secrets. The organization provides entrepreneurs with the capital and education they need to scale and sustain their businesses. With donations and investments like the $75,000 investment it received from the Texas Women’s Foundation, LiftFund… Read More
- Texas Women’s Foundation Announces Storm Reid, Emmy-Nominated Actress, as Speaker for 38th Annual Luncheon on Sept. 26 August 30, 2023 PHOTOS: Storm Reid: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/bicp9psews3ny8n1j243e/Storm-Reid-Headshot_07.17.23.jpg?rlkey=6klpky110hlekvlavzfj4nx4m&dl=0 Photo credit: TXWF Co-chairs: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/m2ktc11qq3tajg8/AACjyyXw14TDnrNJoPhYSSTNa?dl=0 Photo cutline #20: Ashleigh Everett, Yolanda Garcia; photo credit: Goldenlight Creative Texas Women’s Foundation Announces Storm Reid, Emmy-Nominated Actress, as Speaker for 38th Annual Luncheon on Sept. 26 The Dallas Mavericks to be Presenting Sponsor DALLAS, Texas, August 30, 2023 – Texas Women’s Foundation (TXWF)… Read More
Storm Reid to Keynote Texas Women’s Foundation Luncheon August 28, 2023 Via: People Newspapers Emmy-nominated actress, producer, and University of Southern California (USC) student Storm Reid will keynote the Texas Women’s Foundation’s 38th-annual luncheon. The luncheon is set for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hilton Anatole. Ashleigh Everett and Yolanda Garcia are luncheon co-chairs. Everett is senior vice president and general counsel of Hunt… Read More
JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation Is Taking Its 38th Annual Luncheon By Storm (Reid) August 11, 2023 Via: My Sweet Charity By: Jeanne Prejean Texas Women’s Foundation‘s 38th Annual Luncheon will hold forth at the Hilton Anatole on Tuesday, September 26, with The Dallas Mavericks as the presenting sponsor. For its keynote speaker, Luncheon Co-Chairs Ashleigh Everett and Yolanda Garcia have arranged to have actress/advocate Storm Reid. ASHLEIGH EVERETT AND YOLANDA GARCIA* STORM REID** DENA L. JACKSON** According to… Read More
Marshall clinic among those receiving Texas Women’s Foundation grants July 31, 2023 Via: The Marshall News Messenger Genesis Prime Care in Marshall is among several rural North and East Texas health care agencies to receive grants from the Texas Women’s Foundation. TXWF has announced its second set of grants from its Health Care Access Fund totaling $420,000 to help women and girls access health care in underserved… Read More
Gulf Coast Health Center expanding women’s health services to Port Arthur, surrounding region July 31, 2023 Via: Port Arthur News By: Stephen Hemelt Gulf Coast Health Center in Port Arthur recently used grant funds to purchase an updated ultrasound machine to deliver more precise prenatal care at their main location. The effort was boosted again in July when Texas Women’s Foundation awarded a total of $907,125 to 15 deserving organizations, in… Read More
Marshall clinic among those receiving Texas Women’s Foundation grants July 31, 2023 Via: CBS19 Genesis Prime Care in Marshall is among several rural North and East Texas health care agencies to receive grants from the Texas Women’s Foundation. MARSHALL, Texas — Genesis Prime Care in Marshall is among several rural North and East Texas health care agencies to receive grants from the Texas Women’s Foundation. TXWF has… Read More
Texas Women’s Foundation Announces New Board Chair, Board Members July 10, 2023 Via: People Newspapers Texas Women’s Foundation appointed Carrie Freeman Parsons as the new board chair for a two-year term that began July 1. She follows Hilda Galvan, who led the Foundation since 2021. Galvan will remain on the Executive Committee as the past chair. “Hilda has demonstrated steadfast leadership these past two years, and we… Read More
Preston Hollow woman honored with Maura Award May 19, 2023 Via: The Advocate - Preston Hollow By: Austin Wood A Preston Hollow woman was recently honored with the Maura Women Helping Women Award by the Texas Women’s Foundation. Jill Louis was presented with the award at the nonprofit’s Leadership Forum and Awards Celebration on April 27 at the Omni Dallas Hotel. A managing partner of… Read More
Lake Highlands woman honored with Maura Award May 19, 2023 Via: The Advocate - Lake Highlands By: Austin Wood A Lake Highlands woman was recently awarded the Maura Women Helping Women Award by the Texas Women’s Foundation. Mary Pat Higgins was presented with the award at the nonprofit’s Leadership Forum and Awards Celebration on April 27 at the Omni Dallas Hotel. President and CEO of… Read More
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- Texas Women’s Foundation Announces Storm Reid, Emmy-Nominated Actress, as Speaker for 38th Annual Luncheon on Sept. 26 August 30, 2023 PHOTOS: Storm Reid: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/bicp9psews3ny8n1j243e/Storm-Reid-Headshot_07.17.23.jpg?rlkey=6klpky110hlekvlavzfj4nx4m&dl=0 Photo credit: TXWF Co-chairs: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/m2ktc11qq3tajg8/AACjyyXw14TDnrNJoPhYSSTNa?dl=0 Photo cutline #20: Ashleigh Everett, Yolanda Garcia; photo credit: Goldenlight Creative Texas Women’s Foundation Announces Storm Reid, Emmy-Nominated Actress, as Speaker for 38th Annual Luncheon on Sept. 26 The Dallas Mavericks to be Presenting Sponsor DALLAS, Texas, August 30, 2023 – Texas Women’s Foundation (TXWF)… Read More
Texas Women’s Foundation Hosts its Leadership Forum & Awards Celebration on April 27th January 24, 2023 Newly revamped day-long event features emcee Jenna Bush Hager DALLAS, Texas, January 18, 2023 – Texas Women’s Foundation has expanded its Leadership Forum & Awards Celebration into a day of learning and leadership for the community on April 27, 2023, at the Omni Dallas Hotel (555 S. Lamar St, Dallas, TX 75202). First, the Foundation… Read More
Texas Women’s Foundation Appoints Michelynn “Miki” Woodard as New CEO January 25, 2022 Woodard to leverage equity, cultural diversity and social justice experience to redouble focus on advancing economic and leadership opportunities for Texas women and girls DALLAS, January 27, 2022 – Texas Women’s Foundation (TXWF), one of the largest women’s funds in the world, today announced its selection of 25-year business and social-impact veteran Michelynn “Miki” Woodard… Read More
Event features keynote by author, entrepreneur and co-founder of Daybreaker, Radha Agrawal January 13, 2022 DALLAS, Texas, January 13, 2022 – Texas Women’s Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2022 Maura Women Helping Women and Young Leader Awards, an honor that celebrates leaders who have helped lift up women and girls. The recipients will be honored at the Leadership Forum & Awards Celebration (LFAC), presented by AT&T, on April… Read More
Hispanic 100 Latina Giving Circle at Texas Women’s Foundation Distributes a Record $150,000 in Grants to North Texas Nonprofits December 9, 2021 DALLAS, November 30, 2021 – The Hispanic 100 (H100) Latina Giving Circle at Texas Women’s Foundation awarded a record $150,000 in grants to 29 North Texas area nonprofits serving the needs of Latina women and girls in low- and moderate-income communities. The H100 Latina Giving Circle at Texas Women’s Foundation was established in 2019 by… Read More
The Village Giving Circle at Texas Women’s Foundation Distributes a Record $260,000 to Organizations Supporting the African American Community November 17, 2021 DALLAS, November 9, 2021 – On November 7th, The Village Giving Circle at Texas Women’s Foundation celebrated with its members and supporters and announced that it had given a record $260,000 in funds to 16 nonprofit organizations whose missions support the African American community in North Texas. Grants included the following: At Last Inc. –… Read More
Texas Women’s Foundation’s 36th Annual Luncheon Netted $825,000 to Support Women and Girls October 7, 2021 DALLAS, Texas, October 6, 2021 – Held online for the second year on September 30th, Texas Women’s Foundation’s 36th Annual Luncheon, presented by the Dallas Mavericks, raised more than $1 million and netted $825,000. About 4,000 people watched the program themed “My Voice. My Story. Every Woman’s Power to Build Compassion and Community.” Across Texas,… Read More
Texas Women’s Foundation Invests $12.9 Million in Texas Women and Girls September 2, 2021 The Dallas-based organization, the world’s largest regional funder benefiting women, distributed 416 grants to shore up community programs addressing pandemic relief, economic security, and gender and race equity DALLAS, September 2, 2021 – Texas Women’s Foundation continues to lead in advancing social and economic change for women and girls in Texas during a tumultuous year.… Read More
Two Best-Selling Authors to Headline Texas Women’s Foundation’s 36th Annual Luncheon on Sept. 30 June 1, 2021 Keynote speakers sponsored by Target DALLAS, May 26, 2021 – Texas Women’s Foundation (TXWF) announces two remarkable bestselling authors, Angie Thomas and Cleo Wade, who will discuss the power of women’s storytelling at its 36th Annual Luncheon on Thursday, September 30 at 12 noon (CDT). Themed “My Voice. My Story. Every Woman’s Power to Build… Read More
- Texas Women’s Foundation Leader Reflects as First Female Vice President Takes Office January 21, 2021 Via: NBC 5 Many women have watched the Vice President Kamala Harris rise in politics. On Inauguration Day, a leader of the Texas Women’s Foundation reflects on the moment, and what it means moving forward. Click image to watch Read More
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