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Deadline Nears For Texas Women’s Foundation’s Maura And Young Leaders Nominations

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Many folks don't take action until the deadline is just around the corner. But the deadline for the Texas Women's Foundation's nominations for the Maura Women Helping Women and Young Leaders Awards is a little more than a week away — Tuesday, October 31, to be exact. Recognized at the Leadership Forum and Awards Celebration on Tuesday, April 30, at the Omni Dallas Hotel, the … [Read more...] about Deadline Nears For Texas Women’s Foundation’s Maura And Young Leaders Nominations

Texas Women’s Foundation Focuses On “Real Change” For Women And Girls At Its Annual Luncheon

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Empowering Texas women and girls was the order of the day on Tuesday, September 26, when the Texas Women's Foundation held its 38th Annual Luncheon. Titled "Past, Present and Future," the fundraiser attracted nearly 1,000 guests to the Hilton Anatole Dallas. The empowerment theme was established from the get-go, when Tiffany Solano and the Highland Park Lads and Lassies … [Read more...] about Texas Women’s Foundation Focuses On “Real Change” For Women And Girls At Its Annual Luncheon

JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation Is Taking Its 38th Annual Luncheon By Storm (Reid)

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Texas Women's Foundation's 38th Annual Luncheon will hold forth at the Hilton Anatole on Tuesday, September 26, with The Dallas Mavericks as the presenting sponsor. For its keynote speaker, Luncheon Co-Chairs Ashleigh Everett and Yolanda Garcia have arranged to have actress/advocate Storm Reid. According to Foundation Interim President/CEO Dena L. Jackson, "We … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation Is Taking Its 38th Annual Luncheon By Storm (Reid)

Texas Women’s Foundation Has New Board Chair, Executive Committee Officers And Members

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Texas Women’s Foundation has a slate of new officers as well as new board members who will take over Saturday, July 1. Newly appointed board chair is Carrie Freeman Parson, who succeeds Hilda Galvan, who will transition to the role of past chair on the executive committee. According to Carrie, “Hilda has demonstrated steadfast leadership these past two years, and we are … [Read more...] about Texas Women’s Foundation Has New Board Chair, Executive Committee Officers And Members

JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation Undertakes A Search To Replace President/CEO Miki Woodard

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It was February 1, 2022, when Miki Woodard officially succeeded retiring Texas Women’s Foundation President/CEO Ros Dawson Thompson after a nationwide search. Word just arrived that, “This morning, the Board of Directors of Texas Women’s Foundation received the resignation of Michelynn 'Miki' Woodard from the position of President and Chief Executive … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation Undertakes A Search To Replace President/CEO Miki Woodard

Jenna Bush Hager To Moderate Revamped Texas Women’s Foundation Annual Leadership Forum And Awards Celebration

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Apparently believing you can't have too much of a good thing, the Texas Women's Foundation has decided to stretch this year's Leadership Forum and Awards Celebration into a day-long affair. In addition to its traditional reception and awards dinner on Thursday evening, April 27, at the Omni Dallas Hotel, the foundation will host an "empowerment program" for girls ages 13 to … [Read more...] about Jenna Bush Hager To Moderate Revamped Texas Women’s Foundation Annual Leadership Forum And Awards Celebration

The Village Giving Circle Presented $186K For 16 North Texas African American Programs

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Thanks to 150 women, the old adage "it takes a village to raise a child" took another step forward on Sunday, November 11, as The Village Giving Circle at Texas Women's Foundation provided $186K in grants to 16 area non-profits with programs assisting area African Americans. Taking place at Frito Lay headquarters, the 2022 grant distribution brought the total of funds provided … [Read more...] about The Village Giving Circle Presented $186K For 16 North Texas African American Programs

Hispanic 100 Latina Giving Circle Grants $115K To 30 North Texas Non-Profits Helping Women And Girls

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When the Hispanic 100 (H100) Latina Giving Circle gathered on Monday, October 24 at Texas Women's Foundation, there was even more to celebrate than the $115,000 in grants to 30 North Texas non-profits. It was the opportunity to hear firsthand  how the funds would benefit a couple of the programs' clients and to learn about the resilience of the H100 member whose restaurant had … [Read more...] about Hispanic 100 Latina Giving Circle Grants $115K To 30 North Texas Non-Profits Helping Women And Girls

Deadline Approaches For Texas Women’s Foundation’s Maura And Young Leader Award Nominations

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Texas Women’s Foundation President/CEO Miki Woodard is looking for a few great women. No, it’s not a draft call. Rather Texas Women’s Foundation for the past 44 years has “recognized women who have led the way in improving lives for women and girls in Texas.” According to Miki, “We want to celebrate and elevate the voices of women leaders across Texas through our Maura Women … [Read more...] about Deadline Approaches For Texas Women’s Foundation’s Maura And Young Leader Award Nominations

JUST IN: Most Decorated American Track And Field Athlete Allyson Felix To Keynote TXWF Luncheon

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While most women’s closets are peppered with sky-high stilettos and sleek sandals, Allyson Felix’s shoe racks are dominated by "spikes." That’s because Allyson is internationally known for her presence in the world of track and field. Just two years ago, she became the “most decorated American Track and Field athlete of all time after winning her bronze and gold medals at the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Most Decorated American Track And Field Athlete Allyson Felix To Keynote TXWF Luncheon

Texas Women’s Foundation Adds Three New Members To Its Board For Three-Year Terms

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Texas Women’s Foundation Board Chair Hilda Galvan has just announced that three new members have joined the organization’s board for three-year terms starting Friday, July 1. Joining the board’s 41 members will be Connie Kleinert Babikian, Jana Etheridge and Cris Zertuche Wong. Holding her position as chair until June 30, 2023, Hilda will head up the … [Read more...] about Texas Women’s Foundation Adds Three New Members To Its Board For Three-Year Terms