While all the world seemed to be whirling around thanks to the pandemic last year, the Lyda Hill Philanthropies was keeping a steady keel in its endeavors to provide girls with the resources to flourish in the future thanks to technology. The philanthropical arm of Lyda Hill worked with the Texas Women’s Foundation to provide more than $630K to area non-profits “to creatively … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Lyda Hill Philanthropies And Texas Women’s Foundation Team Up To Invest $630K+ In STEM Awareness
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JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation’s 36th Annual Luncheon Leadership, Speakers And Details Announced
Texas Women’s Foundation’s 36th Annual Luncheon plans have just been announced. This year’s fundraiser Co-Chairs Lindsay Billingsley and Debra Hunter Johnson have arranged to have the virtual event to be themed “My Voice. My Story. Every Woman’s Power to Build Compassion and Community.” Thanks to the Target and Suzanne Ahn, M.D. Speaker Endowment Fund at TWF, the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation’s 36th Annual Luncheon Leadership, Speakers And Details Announced
JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation President/CEO Roslyn Dawson Thompson’s Retirement Announced
In the 1960s and 1970s, the women’s liberation movement was charging ahead to break the infamous glass ceiling with marches and protests led by such gals as Gloria Steinem, Bella Abzug, Betty Friedan, Shirley Chisholm and Myrtlie Evers-Williams. The conversation at a dinner table or on the floor of Congress could get rather heated for both men and women as the role of the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation President/CEO Roslyn Dawson Thompson’s Retirement Announced
TWF’s 42nd Annual Leadership Forum Shared Lessons From Experts, Presented Awards And Netted $475K
While some organizations felt hamstrung by having to adjust to a virtual get-together, Texas Women's Foundation saw it as an opportunity to expand its 42nd Annual Leadership Forum and Award Celebration beyond North Texas on Thursday, April 29. In addition to showcasing the presentation of three of its seven awards to non-North Texans, it made available the conversation between … [Read more...] about TWF’s 42nd Annual Leadership Forum Shared Lessons From Experts, Presented Awards And Netted $475K
JUST IN: Maura Women Helping Women And Young Women Leaders Awards’ Keynoter And Awardees Announced
2021 Maura Women Helping Women and Young Leaders Awards Co-Chairs Jana Etheridge and Hattie Hill are putting a special polish on the Texas Women’s Foundation celebration. The virtual event on Thursday, April 29, will be $42 to attend in honor of the annual fundraiser’s 42nd anniversary presented by AT&T. Interestingly, the keynote speaker will be Girls in Tech … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Maura Women Helping Women And Young Women Leaders Awards’ Keynoter And Awardees Announced
MySweetWishList: Texas Women’s Foundation
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
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