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Dallas Mavericks and Texas Women’s Foundation Partner for Career Panel March 21, 2023 March 8, 2023 Via: NBC5 By: Laura Harris Watch the segment by clicking here. Read More
- TEXAS WOMEN’S FOUNDATION RESOLUTION March 6, 2023 Read by Texas State Senator Nathan Johnson at the Texas State Capitol on International Women's Day March 8, 2023 CLICK HERE TO SEE THE ORIGINAL RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Texas Women's Foundation has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to supporting women and girls across the Lone Star State; and WHEREAS, This outstanding organization can trace its history to… Read More
- Support Eliminating The “Pink Tax” March 2, 2023 TAKE ACTION Join Texas Women's Foundation in support of the elimination of the "Pink Tax" The "Pink Tax" is a markup on items essential to women such as feminine hygiene products. Texas Women's Foundation is advocating in support of the elimination of extra cost on products that are needed for women's health and well-being. These… Read More
Jenna Bush Hager to Moderate TWF’s Awards Celebration February 2, 2023 Via: People Newspapers The Texas Women’s Foundation expanded its Leadership Forum and Awards Celebration set for April 27, which will conclude with an awards celebration and dinner emceed by author and Today show co-host Jenna Bush Hager. The April 27 event at the Omni Dallas Hotel begins with #Bestself, a half-day empowerment program for girls… Read More
Jenna Bush Hager to Host Texas Women’s Foundation Awards Celebration Honoring Trailblazing Women January 31, 2023 Via: Dallas Innovates By: The event at the Omni Dallas Hotel will begin with #BESTSELF, a half-day empowerment program for girls ages 13 to 16. Then it will feature Leadership Forums with the 2023 Maura Women Helping Women and Young Leader recipients discussing their journeys. In the evening the Awards Celebration and dinner will showcase… Read More
Texas Women’s Foundation awards grants to underserved clinics January 30, 2023 Via: The Advocate By: Raven Jordan Texas Women’s Foundation, which is based in Lake Highlands, recently awarded $487,125 in grants to eight clinics across Texas. Texas ranks last in the country for women’s health care coverage. The organization is aiming to bridge the gap in women’s health care in rural and underserved areas as part of its Reproductive Freedom… Read More
Texas Women’s Foundation January 30, 2023 Via: KGNC News By: Chuck Williams The Texas Women’s Foundation is putting in 487-thousand, 125 dollars into rural and underserved Texas communities and a clinic is Amarillo, will be getting a portion of that. The money is coming from the TXWF, through the Reproductive Freedom Initiative, and they have awarded eight grants in Texas and… Read More
- Haven Health Clinic in Amarillo to receive grant from Texas Women’s Foundation January 25, 2023 Via: My High Plains - Amarillo By: Angel Oliva AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Texas Women’s Foundation announced it is investing $487,125 into health care in rural and underserved Texas communities and a clinic in Amarillo is receiving a portion of it. Through the Reproductive Freedom Initiative, the TXWF awarded eight grants to healthcare clinics… 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
Jenna Bush Hager To Moderate Revamped Texas Women’s Foundation Annual Leadership Forum And Awards Celebration January 20, 2023 Via: My Sweet Charity By: Glenn Hunter Apparently believing you can’t have too much of a good thing, the Texas Women’s Foundation has decided to stretch this year’s Leadership Forum and Awards Celebration into a day-long affair. In addition to its traditional reception and awards dinner on Thursday evening, April 27, at the Omni Dallas Hotel, the… Read More
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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
- How are women navigating the pandemic economy? With flexible schedules, paid time off and other help — if they can get it January 21, 2021 Women in Texas are more likely to live in poverty, face high housing burdens and be responsible for child care. COVID-19 has made everything harder. Via: Dallas Morning News By: Mitchell Schnurman Since the pandemic began, over 5 million women have lost their jobs and over 2 million have dropped out of the labor force altogether. The… Read More
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