According to Texas Women’s Foundation Board Chair Shonn Brown, "Did you know that half of all child care centers across Texas are permanently or temporarily closed, impacting low-income working moms, especially women of color? "To help meet the needs of low-income working women for child care and other critical resources, Texas Women's Foundation (TXWF) established the … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Texas Women’s Foundation
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Texas Women’s Foundation’s 2021 Leadership Awards Nominations Are Now Available
While thumbing through your collection of friends for holiday cards and gifts, betcha that you’ll spot quite a few outstanding women. Some have even been “blazing trails in leadership and creating a path for other women to follow.” Why not take the time to let them know that their efforts have not gone unnoticed? Sure, a phone call and a letter might be nice, but think … [Read more...] about Texas Women’s Foundation’s 2021 Leadership Awards Nominations Are Now Available
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’s Virtual 35th Annual Luncheon Nets A For-Real $800,000
The naysayers may pooh-pooh virtual events during these times, but the Texas Women’s Foundation has the moolah to prove otherwise. Thanks to their virtual 35th Annual Luncheon presented by Toyota on Tuesday September 29, they were able to net … not just raise, but net ... $800,000 for TWF’s Resilience Fund. But then how could you lose with Toyota VP/Chief Procurement … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation’s Virtual 35th Annual Luncheon Nets A For-Real $800,000
Texas Women’s Foundation Adds New Board Members And Hilda Galvan Is Named Chair-Elect
Texas Women’s Foundation has added eight new board members and a new chair-elect of the executive committee. The new members include Avery Belyeu, Regional Director, South Central Region Lambda Legal Darcy Cowell, Principal, EY Sakina Foster, Partner, Haynes and Boone LLP Melissa Orth, President and CEO, The Legacy Senior … [Read more...] about Texas Women’s Foundation Adds New Board Members And Hilda Galvan Is Named Chair-Elect
JUST IN: America Ferrera To Keynote Texas Women’s Foundation’s 35th Annual Luncheon Virtually
In exactly two months Texas Women’s Foundation will hold its 35th Annual Luncheon virtually co-chaired by Bonnie Clinton and Cynt Marshall and presented by Toyota and powered by The Dallas Mavericks. That means anyone anywhere can attend without having to budge from their keyboard. TWF CEO/President Ros Dawson Thompson just announced the Target-sponsored guest speaker for the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: America Ferrera To Keynote Texas Women’s Foundation’s 35th Annual Luncheon Virtually
Texas Women’s Foundation Report: Women Lagging In Key Indicators Of Economic Stability
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
Heritage Giving Fund Provides $23,000+ In Unrestricted Funding For Six Nonprofits
The Heritage Giving Fund at Texas Women’s Foundation has provided more than $23,000 in unrestricted funds to six nonprofits led by black women serving black women and girls. The recipients include: Carter's House provides quality clothing to children in underserved communities in the North Texas area at no cost. Heart of Courage provides support and advocacy for … [Read more...] about Heritage Giving Fund Provides $23,000+ In Unrestricted Funding For Six Nonprofits
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
March 24 Update On Cancellations And Reschedulings
Maybe it was because Mother Nature was giving North Texas a break while other parts of the country were shivering in late snowstorms and recovering from earthquakes, but the sun was actually shining and people were walking their kids in strollers and pooches on leashes. Why, there were even signs of spring-like growth! Today's bad news was a minimum as North Texans … [Read more...] about March 24 Update On Cancellations And Reschedulings
JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation Moves All Its Assets From U.S. Trust To ‘Gendered Impact’ Portfolio
The Texas Women's Foundation is putting its money where its mouth is, transferring all its financial assets to a 100 percent "gendered impact" portfolio that focuses on social benefits to women and girls. Gender lens investing, or GLI, is a growing trend in wealth management that allocates capital in order to achieve gender-equitable social change. The foundation said it … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation Moves All Its Assets From U.S. Trust To ‘Gendered Impact’ Portfolio