It was only fitting that a musical group called Brasuka entertained at the annual Wings of Spring gala benefiting Literacy Achieves at Dallas' AT&T Performing Arts Center on Monday, April 25. After all, the "world music ensemble" boasts everything from reggae, samba and jazz to classical, funk and Brazilian rhythms in its repertoire. And a similar eclectic spirit powers … [Read more...] about ‘Gestalt Of Love’ Was In The Air At Literacy Achieves’ Wings Of Spring Gala
Caren Lock
JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation Supporters Create An $1M+ Endowment Honoring Ros Dawson
Following today's virtual Texas Women's Foundation 36th Annual Luncheon, an online birthday celebration was held for retiring TWF CEO/President Roslyn Dawson Thompson (aka Ros). It was a show of area leaders and friends who had known Ros through the years, both professionally and personally. While no cake with candles was served up, there was a big surprise gift for the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation Supporters Create An $1M+ Endowment Honoring Ros Dawson
JUST IN: The Orchid Giving Circle Virtually Distributes $202,000 In Grants To13 Nonprofits
The Orchid Giving Circle ladies really know how to end the week on a high note. Minutes ago they virtually presented $202,000 in grants to the following 13 nonprofits: Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIA): Scholarships Chetna: Culturally specific services to South Asian victims of domestic violence including legal services, develop skills in the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Orchid Giving Circle Virtually Distributes $202,000 In Grants To13 Nonprofits
JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation 2019-2020 Leadership Announced
Rounding the curve for the final run of 2019, a lot of nonprofits are making news about the 2019-2020 fundraising. Among the first is the Texas Women’s Foundation. TWF President/CEO Ros Dawson Thompson revealed that the Foundation’s board will be chaired by Shonn Brown, who co-chaired the TWF Annual luncheon in 2017 and “helped establish The Village Giving Circle” at TWF. Just … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation 2019-2020 Leadership Announced
Women, Money, And Diversity Are Featured At A ‘Remarkable’ Texas Women’s Foundation Dinner
About 800 guests showed up for the Texas Women's Foundation's annual Leadership Forum and Awards Dinner on Thursday, May 2, at the Omni Dallas Hotel. But none of the 800 could have been happier to be there than 98-year-old Maura McNeil, who'd traveled from her home in California to attend the sold-out event. After all, Maura was one of the founders of the Dallas-based … [Read more...] about Women, Money, And Diversity Are Featured At A ‘Remarkable’ Texas Women’s Foundation Dinner
Dallas Women’s Foundation Unveils A New Name And A Record Haul At Its 33rd Annual Luncheon
What do you get when you put together Roslyn Dawson Thompson, president and CEO of the Dallas Women's Foundation; Co-chairs Lael Brodsky and Tricia Miller and Honorary Co-chairs Matrice Ellis-Kirk and Ambassador Ron Kirk; and top sponsors like Presenting Sponsor Toyota, Target, Lyda Hill and Nancy C. Rogers? You get the foundation's 33rd Annual Luncheon on Wednesday, November … [Read more...] about Dallas Women’s Foundation Unveils A New Name And A Record Haul At Its 33rd Annual Luncheon
Dallas Women’s Foundation’s New Board Members Annnounced, Shonn Brown Named 2019-2020 Board Chair
Dallas Women’s Foundation President/CEO Ros Dawson just revealed that attorney Shonn Brown has been named the foundation’s chair-elect. Shonn will take over from current Board Chair Caren K. Lock on Monday, July 1, 2019. Having been a member of the board since 2015, Shonn has also co-chaired the foundation’s 2017 Annual Luncheon. She is also one of the founders of … [Read more...] about Dallas Women’s Foundation’s New Board Members Annnounced, Shonn Brown Named 2019-2020 Board Chair
Dallas Women’s Foundation Board To Be Chaired By Caren Lock And Adds New Board Members
Ellenore Knight Baker is finishing up her two-year term as board chair of the Dallas Women’s Foundation. During her tenure, she led the Foundation in the creation of the Unlocking Leadership Campaign to raise $50M to “improve the future of North Texas by investing in the economic security and leadership potential of women and girls.” In her place will be newly named … [Read more...] about Dallas Women’s Foundation Board To Be Chaired By Caren Lock And Adds New Board Members