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• 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
• Orchid Giving Circle at Texas Women’s Foundation Distributes $202,000 in Grants October 21, 2020 DALLAS, October 21, 2020 – Orchid Giving Circle at Texas Women’s Foundation held a virtual Grantee Celebration on October 16 featuring its members, its grantees and a special dance performance. The Giving Circle celebrated its sixth year by distributing $202,000 in grants to 13 nonprofit organizations that serve the North Texas Asian community. Orchid Giving… Read More

Winter 2022 Newsletter