While women make up half the Texas population and play a significant role in the state's workforce, they continue to lag and face challenges when it comes to key indicators of economic security. That's the conclusion, at least, of a new report called "Economic Issues for Women in Texas 2020." The report was produced by the Texas Women's Foundation and based on research … [Read more...] about Texas Women’s Foundation Report: Women Lagging In Key Indicators Of Economic Stability
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MySweetKindness: Lisa Cooley
According to Foundation for the Callier Center and Communication Disorders Board Member Lisa Cooley, A good or benevolent person, someone who has a helpful nature, describes a person that is kind. I can’t think of a better word to describe the people at the Callier Center for Communication Disorders. As a trustee on the Callier foundation board, I have learned about the … [Read more...] about MySweetKindness: Lisa Cooley
JUST IN: 2020 Moody Scholars Recognized In Parking Lot Presentations At James Madison And Lincoln High Schools
Parking lots are becoming the special places of interest nowadays thanks to the world created by COVID-19. For instance, the parking lots of James Madison High School and Lincoln High School were the scenes of a presentation of laptops to the 15 students, who were named Moody Scholars as part of the Moody Foundation's Moody Scholars program. According to Moody Foundation … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 Moody Scholars Recognized In Parking Lot Presentations At James Madison And Lincoln High Schools
Texas Women’s Foundation’s Resilience Fund Provides $320K+ For Low-Income/Marginalized Women, Girls And Families
Despite its victimizing everyone from schoolchildren to major corporations, COVID-19 also continues to bring out the best in North Texas support. This past April the Texas Women’s Foundation’s Resilience Fund provided $320,768 for organizations benefiting low-income and marginalized women, girls and families in the community. The nonprofits receiving the April Resilience … [Read more...] about Texas Women’s Foundation’s Resilience Fund Provides $320K+ For Low-Income/Marginalized Women, Girls And Families
JUST IN: Baylor Scott And White Dallas Foundation President Robin Robinson Is Transitioning To Special Advisor
In North Texas, relationships are the ingredients for a recipe of success. For the past 15 years, the Baylor Scott and White Dallas Foundation board has been a feast blending community leaders, CEOs and philanthropists, resulting in more than $500M to support important Baylor initiatives. As one Dallas mover-and-shaker recently said, “Baylor has one of the best boards in North … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Baylor Scott And White Dallas Foundation President Robin Robinson Is Transitioning To Special Advisor
JUST IN: Moody Foundation Once Again Steps Up Providing $675,000 For COVID-19 Relief Efforts
What’s proving to be more contagious than COVID-19? Generosity. While the North Texas Giving Tuesday Now tally board is rising, the Moody Foundation once again stepped up and added to its March million-dollar grants to “support both immediate basic needs and first responder assistance” in North Texas. They have just sent word that a total of $675,000 will be distributed to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Moody Foundation Once Again Steps Up Providing $675,000 For COVID-19 Relief Efforts
The Meadows Foundation Adds COVID-19 Related Programs To Its April Rollout Of $1.683M Grants For North Texas
On the heels of yesterday’s announcement of Dallas’ own Meadows Foundation providing a $100,000 match challenge for Baylor Scott And White Dallas Foundation’s Employees 1st Emergency Assistance Fund, it kept the good news rolling with the announcement of its April grants amounting to $2.8M statewide. Of that total $750K was provided for COVID-19 related requests in North Texas … [Read more...] about The Meadows Foundation Adds COVID-19 Related Programs To Its April Rollout Of $1.683M Grants For North Texas
Canceled Event SOS: Texas Health Resources Foundation’s Little Black Dress Girls’ Night
According to Texas Health Resources Foundation President Jay McAuley, As novel coronavirus COVID-19 continues to spread, per CDC guidance, we are unfortunately canceling Little Black Dress scheduled for Friday, May 8. We do not take these actions lightly, but as a nonprofit health system, we must first consider the health and safety of our community. Our annual Little … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS: Texas Health Resources Foundation’s Little Black Dress Girls’ Night
More Grass Roots Efforts Are Serving Up Meals For Healthcare Professionals
The effort to salute healthcare professionals and help local restaurants continues from young individuals to longtime community organizations. Here are a couple of those rolling up their sleeves to provide meals for area heroes/heroines that you might want to support: Serve Our Heroes In addition to taking classes online, four teenagers (Catherine Dedman, Celese Gierhart, … [Read more...] about More Grass Roots Efforts Are Serving Up Meals For Healthcare Professionals
2020 Red Balloon Run And Ride For Children’s To Virtually Take Place Saturday, April 25
Thanks to COVID-19 precautions, folks have had to adapt to new ways of living, working and playing together. You used to get together with pals at a patio bar for drinks. Now you Facetime or Zoom. Some North Texas nonprofits have had to change their POA from the traditional gathering of hundreds or thousands to rally awareness and funds. They’ve undertaken virtual … [Read more...] about 2020 Red Balloon Run And Ride For Children’s To Virtually Take Place Saturday, April 25
Grant Halliburton Foundation Provides Coping Tips To Handle These Mind-Boggling Times
Between the round-the-clock reports on the coronavirus and having the kids at home, it’s no surprise that meltdowns are taking place. That’s perfectly understandable. But a few tips from Grant Halliburton Foundation’s Outreach and Education Director Cami Fields might help folks through these challenging times. Tips for Children And Teenagers: Take a break. Our … [Read more...] about Grant Halliburton Foundation Provides Coping Tips To Handle These Mind-Boggling Times