Fall 2019 Newsletter

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ACROSS THE STATE 2020 marks the 100 year anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which gave women the right to vote. To mark this important moment, Texas Women’s Foundation has launched “Count Her In,” a social media campaign celebrating 100 people, organizations and milestones that have advanced voting rights for Texas women from the earliest days of the suffrage movement through the present day. We invite you to join us in influencing more women across our state to exercise their right by registering to vote.

to amplify the important work of Texas Women’s Foundation. We are committed to making history by raising more funds than ever before to accelerate powerful, positive change for women, girls and families in order to create more equitable communities

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as co-chairs for this year’s event

across our state.”

2019 LUNCHEON CO-CHAIRS J A N I E C E E VA N S - PAG E , F O S S I L G R O U P A N D V I R G I N I A R O S E - H A R R I S, T E X A S H E A L T H RESOURCES

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Message from the Board Chair TXWF New Board

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Viewpoints Board Alumnae and XIX Society

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Count Her in Message from the President & CEO

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H100 Giving Circle

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2019 Leadership Forum & Awards

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Army of Advocates

Dinner Recap


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TRANSFORMATIVE SPONSORS

INVESTORS

NANCY ANN AND RAY HUNT

LEADERS

MEDIA SPONSORS


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From the Board Chair

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leadership, education, housing,

in being one of the most diverse Boards of any

safety and health. The Foundation

organization of our size and scope in Texas: our

uses its research to create shared

Board is 47 percent women of color and LGBTQ.

understanding of the issues and their

Our staff is over 50 percent.

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implications among broad audiences

A . S H O N N B R OW N

I feel such great pride and excitement in taking on the role of Chair of the Board of Texas Women’s

throughout the state; it directs its

Like every study on the impact of diversity,

efforts and resources to identify and

equity and inclusion on organizations, diverse

support the most effective, impactful

Boards and management groups make better

programs through grants as well as its

decisions, are stronger teams and consistently

own initiatives; and it seeks to change

outperform their competition. I have no doubt

systems and structures through public

that the strength and power of Texas Women’s

policy advocacy.

Foundation’s Board, staff and programming are a direct reflection of our intentional and explicit

Foundation, because the mission of Texas Women’s Foundation touches me, my life and my family’s

Second is Texas Women’s Foundation’s deep

commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

life in many important ways.

and abiding commitment to diversity, equity

And I know we take that same commitment

and inclusion. It’s really in the organization’s

with us into every place we enter – whether

First, while there are organizations that address

DNA, given the diversity of its 19 founders

that is recruiting a new partner or donor, or

specific challenges faced by women and girls,

who represented every race, culture, ethnicity,

engaging new members of our committees and

Texas Women’s Foundation is the one organization

gender identify, political affinity and financial

XIX Society, or resourcing our broad group of

that works across the spectrum to drive toward

wherewithal. Over the past eight years, the

grantees, or supporting our growing number of

real and lasting solutions. Texas Women’s

Foundation has worked intentionally and

giving circles. When Texas Women’s Foundation

Foundation works on the critical issues for

consistently to increase the diversity of its

says, “Welcome all,” that’s exactly what we mean.

women and families – economic security,

Board and staff. Today, we all take great pride

LEADERSHIP:

Texas Women’s Foundation Welcomes New Board Members Texas Women’s Foundation is proud to welcome eight new board members, who will serve threeyear terms from 2019-2022. Their diverse talent and expertise will be instrumental in the success of transforming Texas for women and girls.

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e are thrilled to have these talented women join our board, which is one of the most diverse and inclusive in the region. These new members, along with

our executive committee and other board members, bring their expertise, passion for our mission and networks of influence to support our work throughout North Texas and the state.” - ROSLYN DAW S ON T H OM P S ON

Hattie Hill

Cynt Marshall

Tricia Miller

Debbie Rollins

President and CEO,

CEO,

Miller Family

Audit Partner,

Hattie Hill

Dallas Mavericks

Foundation

Grant Thornton

Neena Newberry

Lissa Smith

Enterprises, Inc.

Debra Hunter Johnson

Sarah K. Miller

Community Relations

President and Chair, Founder & Principal,

Kozmetsky Family

President,

Advisor,

Reciprocity

Foundation

Newberry Executive

FedEx Office

Consulting Group

Solutions


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Count Her In

( C ON TIN U E D ) JOIN IN TH E C A MP A IGN T O “ C O UN T H E R IN ”

E N G AG E : Follow us on social media to share these spotlights with your networks: @texaswomensfdn

AC T I VAT E : Register to Vote – www.votetexas.gov/register-to-vote/ S H A R E YO U R S TO R Y: Use #countherin to share your story to

E D U C AT E : Encourage people to go to our Count Her In

be considered for a feature on the Count Her In website

website to learn about who helped women to win and maintain the right to vote: txwf.org/countherin

From the President & CEO R OS LY N DAW S O N T H OM P S ON

Economic Issues for Women in Texas,

expand into other Texas communities as well and

which will be published in April 2020.

stand ready to support this important grassroots

Just like our business model shows

community-based grantmaking.

(see illustration), our strategy is to lead with our research and convene

So, what stays the same? The fact that our

in collaboration, in order to create a

philanthropy is predominantly local and

common understanding of the issues

place-based – and that the money we raise

and recruit advocates to advance a

in any community will be invested in that

policy agenda that can Transform

community, just like we’ve done for 34 years

Texas for Women and Girls.

in North Texas. Of course, there are some wonderful organizations that operate in multiple

“What’s different, now that you are Texas Women’s Foundation?” That’s a question we’ve heard

With relationships established through our

communities across Texas, and our hope is that

frequently since November 7 when we announced

research and convenings, Texas Women’s

we can also raise funds to support these, as well.

our name change.

Foundation is being invited into communities to provide our innovative programs and solutions

In fact, with our goal of mobilizing more capital

And the answer is: Some things are different, and

that we continue to deliver here in North Texas.

for women and girls, we made the strategic

some things haven’t changed at all!

An example of that is in Houston, where we

commitment that all our investments – from

have received a lead gift to establish our Young

our invested assets to our grants and programs

As many of you know, we began using the name

Women’s Initiative there, and we are also in

– will serve our mission. And as of October 1,

Texas Women’s Foundation in 2014, as the

active discussions with an energized group of

that goal will be realized when we move all our

umbrella for our statewide research and advocacy

women corporate leaders to form an Economic

invested assets – endowments, donor advised

efforts. In 2014, and again in 2017, we took our

Leadership Council for Houston that will support

funds and operating investments – into a 100%

research – Economic Issues for Women in Texas

both the Young Women’s Initiative, including

gendered impact portfolio designed to deliver

– “door to door” to communities across the state.

#BestSelf, as well as the Women’s Leadership at- or above-market financial returns as well as TEXAS WOMEN’S FOUNDATION BUSINESS MODEL Institute. We anticipate seeing our giving circles measurable social impact returns. We believe this

In Texas cities where there are women’s funds

bold step by Texas Women’s Foundation will set

and foundations – Austin, Amarillo, El Paso, San Antonio and Tyler – we worked in collaboration with these groups to convene members, donors, nonprofit partners and decision makers to present our research and inspire action based

Mobilizing Capital Innovative Programs & Solutions Convening

on the findings in the research. And in cities where no women’s fund or foundation exists, we worked with other partners on convenings in Fort Worth, Houston and McAllen. Around the state since 2014, we’ve been known as Texas Women’s Foundation and as the source for respected

Research

an example in our state and beyond – and we are Research pleased

to welcome our existing and new donor-

advised funds on this exciting journey with us.

Convening

Innovative Programs & Solutions

From our own backyards to the backyards of our

• Grants Give: Philanthropy Education • Women neighbors across this great and diverse state, our • Economic Leadership Council Leadership Institute • Women’s goalWomen’s is toInitiative be the trusted source for reliable • Young • #BestSelf

research, powerful collective advocacy, responsive

Mobilizing Capital

community grantmaking, effective programs

• Funding for Texas Women’s Foundation Investing / Donor Advised Funds • Impact andCircles solutions – and a catalyst to inspire deeper • Giving

research on the status of women and girls.

commitment and greater investment in women

Right now, we are planning our convenings and

and girls, and the powerful and positive change

community gatherings around the next edition of

they will lead in making a better Texas for all.


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BestSelf: 500 Girls Enjoy a Day of Leadership Development On May 18, nearly 500 girls from

along with their educators and

Advisory Council (YWAC). The

schools and girl-serving organizations

allies, to learn leadership skills,

YWAC is the center of the Young

across Texas came to University of

healthy conflict resolution and goal

Women’s Initiative, a program of

North Texas at Dallas to enjoy a day

setting, so these girls can embrace

Texas Women’s Foundation for

of empowerment. Texas Women’s

and become their “best selves.”

young women of color, ages 16-24,

Foundation hosted girls ages 11-16,

S P E C I A L T H A NK S T O O UR S P ONS OR S :

Nancy Ann Hunt

empowering them to make change #BestSelf is a

in underserved communities. The

program organized

YWAC members provided content

by Texas Women’s

development for the #BestSelf

Foundation to help

workshops and shared their

young girls find

community insights, involvement

their voice and

and impact with the attendees

self-confidence. The

during each workshop.

program is led by the Young Women’s

BE S T S E L F EMCEE Marty McDonald, Founder of Boss Women Media

S URRO UNDIN G YO UR S E L F WI T H T HE BE S T

This session examined self-esteem and insecurities by talking about

Girls learned the core functions

how girls feel about themselves, how they think and feel about their

of a healthy relationship with

bodies, and body and emotional changes and developments.

friends, parents and partners

L I VIN G M Y BE S T L IF E

Tori Dixon (above left), MS, LPC, Counselor, Graceful Journey

by walking through real-life

Counseling; Dr. Jessica Shepherd (above right), OB/GYN, Baylor Medical

scenarios and exploring

Center at Dallas and Founder; Her Viewpoint Featuring YWAC Fellows

healthy solutions.

Christian Jefferson (top right) & Cimajie Best (bottom right)

Dr. Jessica Gomez (top), Momentous Institute

BE IN G YO UR BE S T A DVO C AT E

Courtney Roberts (bottom),

Girls learned best practices to be powerful advocates for themselves and others. They learned

Founder, EveryDayBlackGirl

to build and create a campaign around issues such as bullying, mental health and immigration.

RE P RE S E N T IN G YO UR BE S T S E L F This session focused on teaching girls how to represent themselves positively in all environments – especially on digital platforms. Brooklyn and Mindy McKnight, YouTubers (Cute Girl Hairstyles)

Brooke Lopéz (below left), Program Facilitator, IGNITE National Featuring YWAC Fellow Da’Shayla Foard (below right)


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Texas Women’s Foundation Celebrates Women’s Leadership On May 2 at the Omni Dallas Hotel,

“W

e (women) need to network, find our squad and learn how to invest because our strength is in our numbers. We are 51% of the workforce controlling 85% of the consumer spending.”

Texas Women’s Foundation held its Leadership Forum & Awards Dinner, presented by AT&T. Nearly 800 attendees, along with co-chairs Thear Suzuki and Retta Miller, gathered to celebrate and elevate the voices of women leaders. The event featured notable keynote speaker, Sallie Krawcheck of Ellevest, and honored 2019 LEADERSHIP FORUM & AWARDS DINNER CO-CHAIRS THEAR SUZUKI AND RET TA MILLER

seven women for their leadership and service.

More than $630,000 was raised to help Texas Women’s Foundation continue its

mission to transform Texas by advancing the economic security and leadership

– S A L L IE K R AWC H E C K

of women and girls across our state.

R E T TA MI L L E R, 2 0 1 9 L E A D ERSHIP FORUM & AWARDS DINNER CO-CHAIR; ROSLYN DAWSON THOMPSON, PRESIDENT & CEO, TEXAS WOMEN’S F OU NDAT I ON ; D E E D E E B AT E S, PA RT N E R , NE W YO RK LIFE (HONOREE); ANA I. HERNANDEZ, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND SENIOR LOAN OFFICER, PLAINSCAPITAL BANK ( HON O RE E ) ; S A L LY D UN N IN G , F OU N D E R , T H E DESIGN STUDIO (HONOREE); DR. HAESUNG HAN, CO-FOUNDER, POETIC (HONOREE); ANA I. RODRIGUEZ, DIRECTOR, L AT IN O L E A D E RS H IP IN I T IAT IV E , S M U ( H ON OR E E); ASHLEE KLEINERT, FOUNDER, RUTHIE’S ROLLING CAFE (HONOREE); NICOLE SMALL, CEO, LH HOLDINGS, INC., P RE S I D E N T, LY DA HI L L F O UN DAT IO N ( HO N OR E E ) ; THEAR SUZUKI, 2019 LEADERSHIP FORUM & AWARDS DINNER CO-CHAIR; EFFIE DENNISON, EXECUTIVE VICE PRES ID E NT, C O MM UN I T Y D E V E L OP M E N T, T E X A S C A P ITAL BANK; BRENDA L. JACKSON, AWARDS SELECTION COMMIT TEE CO-CHAIR; SALLIE KRAWCHECK, KEYNOTE SPEA K E R

Thank you to our sponsors

CRYSTAL SPONSORS

Catherine M. Coughlin Endowment for Women’s Leadership at TXWF

PRESENTING SPONSOR DIAMOND SPONSORS PLATINUM SPONSORS

Nancy Ann and Ray Hunt

SPEAKER SPONSOR

MEDIA SPONSORS


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MARGARET JORDAN, DIANA DUT TON

C A RE N L O C K , R O S LYN DAW SON THOMPSON, SHONN BROWN

S UE G A LVA N E K , J E N N IF E R BIRY

LAURA ESTRADA, SARAH MADSEN MILLER, ANGELA ROSS

P E T E R K R A US, D E B B IE B A R NES, LESLIE MACLEAN, PETER BRODSKY, LAEL BRODSKY

PETE AND PAT SCHE NK E L

E ME R A L D S P ONS OR S : Sally and Tom Dunning, Fossil Group, Haynes and Boone, LLP, Ashlee and Chris Kleinert, Southwest Airlines, Women’s Foodservice Forum

G OL D S P ONS OR S : 7‑Eleven, Inc., Allegis Group, BNSF Railway, Cecilia Boone, Celanese, Dallas Mavericks, Beverly Goulet Interstate Batteries, Brenda Jackson, Oncor Electric Delivery, PlainsCapital Bank, Regions Bank, RGT Wealth Advisors, The Sister Fund, Nicole & Justin Small, SMU Cox School of Business, Texas Instruments, Inc., Texas Woman’s University, TIAA, Toyota

S ILVE R S P ONS OR S : Boeing Global Services, Lael Brodsky & Tricia Miller, Shonn Brown & Charmaine Tang, Julie England, Greenhill School, Locke Lord LLP, Carrie Freeman Parsons, Perot Museum, Southern Methodist University, Roslyn Dawson Thompson & Rex Thompson

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V I E WPOIN TS :

Women in Leadership Texas Women’s Foundation hosted its quarterly Viewpionts (formerly Breakfast Club) series on May 9 in Collin and Dallas counties. Each event featured a panel of women leaders who shared their perspectives on what it’s like to lead at various levels, break down barriers and create opportunities for other women to have a seat at the table. The panels, moderated by Texas Women’s Foundation President & CEO Roslyn Dawson Thompson, also included a Q&A portion where attendees asked the panelists about their experiences overcoming obstacles, how to seek out mentors and adapting in various work cultures. Texas Women’s Foundation seeks to increase the number of women in leadership across every sector. Each year $3 million is invested into

V I E WPOIN TS | C O L L IN C O UN TY PANELISTS: ANITA PAXTON, VICE PRESIDENT OF TALE N T MA NAG E M E N T, AXXESS; MARIA LOPEZ, YOUNG WOMEN’S ADVISORY C OU NC IL F E L L OW AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT; BONNIE CLINTON, CHIEF P E O P L E OF F I C E R INDIRECT PROCUREMENT, TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S. A . , I N C. MODERATOR: ROSLYN DAWSON THOMPSON

programs that provide unique and effective opportunities for women and girls to acquire, refine and strengthen their leadership skills and potential. In addition, we host forums and convenings, such as Viewpoints, to bring communities together to share issues and provide solutions for ways to work together to help drive positive change.

V I E WPOIN TS | DA L L A S C O UN TY PANELISTS: MARIA LOPEZ, YOUNG WOMEN’S ADVISOR Y C OU N C IL F E L L OW AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT; TANYA WINCHEL, SENIO R V IC E P R E S ID E N T, CORPORATE TAX DIRECTOR, HILLTOP HOLDINGS INC.; NE E N A N E W B E R R Y, PRESIDENT, NEWBERRY EXECUTIVE SOLUTIONS MODERATOR:ROSLYN DAWSON THOMPSON R OS LY N DAW S O N T H OM P S ON, ANITA PAXTON, MARIA LOPEZ, BONNIE CLINTON

SAVE THE DATE

V I E WPOIN TS : UN L O C K IN G A S S E TS COLLIN COUNT Y

Wealth inequality is a central challenge

ownership, its connection to wealth

October 10, 2019, 8:00 AM

facing U.S. women, stemming from

and some of the challenges that

DALL AS COUNT Y

a variety of complex and often

prevent more women from starting

October 10, 2019, 11:30 AM

intertwined discriminatory and

and growing businesses to the point

TARRANT COUNT Y

systemic factors. One key source

where they produce wealth for their

October 24, 2019, 9:00 AM

of this disparity is the gender gap

owners.

in business ownership and business growth.

We will also be talking with women business owners from the North Texas

For more information: https://www.txwf.org/

This Viewpoints series will highlight

community to hear their first-hand

events/viewpoints/

current research on women’s business

experiences.


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XIX Society Members Tour Local Agencies in Collin County Texas Women’s Foundation’s XIX Society members went on a Collin Countyfocused nonprofit outing on June 6. They boarded the bus to tour City House, a shelter that is dedicated to providing homeless children and teens in North Texas with emergency shelter and transitional residential services. They also toured Agape Resource & Assistance Center Inc., an organization that provides stable and safe support services to homeless women, moms and children, and empowers them to move from crisis and poverty to fulfilling self-sustaining lives. Each agency led attendees through a tour of their facilities and talked about their programs and how they support vulnerable women and children in Collin County. The bus tour was followed by a social gathering of XIX Society members at Urban Rio in Plano. B OA R D A L UM N A E C O- C H A IR, MIRJAM KIRK AND IMMEDIATE PAST BOARD C HA IR , C A R E N L OC K , P R E S ENT CHECK TO WALTER H. NGUYEN, PH.D.

Board Alumnae Support Mosaic Family Services

XIX Society members support Texas Women’s Foundation’s mission to make a meaningful impact on the economic security and leadership development of women and girls in North Texas and across the state. Members contribute annually at various levels to create positive change in our communities. To find out how you can become a member, contact Natalia Brownfield,

On May 14, Texas Women’s Foundation Board Alumnae gathered for

Annual Giving Manager, at nbrownfield@txwf.org or 214-525-5313.

their annual spring reception, hosted by Lisa Singleton. They enjoyed catching up with fellow board alumnae and hearing of the new developments and impact that Texas Women’s Foundation is making across the state. Through their continued support of the Virginia B. Whitehill Board Alumnae Endowment at Texas Women’s Foundation, formed for the board alumnae to make annual investments in the work of Texas Women’s Foundation and its mission, the board alumnae presented a $30,000 donation to Mosaic Family Services. Mosaic Family Services is an organization that supports survivors of human rights abuses, including human trafficking and domestic violence. Their donation provides funding for the Multicultural Family Violence Program, which is designed to meet the needs of immigrant and refugee women and

XIX SOCIETY MEMBERS BOARD THE BUS FOR THE AGENCY B U S TOU R .

girls who are escaping abuse.

B OA R D A L UM N A E L IS T E N D URING CHECK PRESENTATION

KATE DANIELS, DEE MADDOX, NATALIA BROWNFIELD

CITY HOUSE P RE S E N T S TO XIX SOCIETY M E MB E RS.


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Texas Women’s Foundation Welcomes H100 Latina Giving Circle The Hispanic 100 is a network of trailblazing Latina leaders in the Dallas/ Fort Worth area. On June 19, at Latino Arts Project, the Hispanic 100 officially launched the H100 Giving Circle at Texas Women’s Foundation, joining three other giving circles hosted at the Foundation: Orchid Giving Circle, HERitage Giving Fund and The Village Giving Circle. The H100 Latina Giving Circle was formed to further engage Latinas in philanthropy, and to expand resources for local organizations whose missions are to empower, educate and support Latinas in the community. The Hispanic 100 Network has contributed $50,000 as a matching gift to launch the Circle, so all gifts are being matched up to that amount. The H100 Latina Giving Circle provides grants to eligible North Texas area nonprofits that reflect the mission of The Hispanic 100 and primarily serve the needs of Hispanic women and girls in low and moderate income communities. To learn more about giving to the H100 Latina Giving Circle, visit

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s a leading organization, the Hispanic 100 is proud to be partnering with Texas Women’s Foundation in our philanthropic efforts by establishing the H100 Latina Giving Circle. For over a decade, we have supported many nonprofit organizations through our annual grants cycle. We have witnessed the lifechanging impact that funding makes in the daily lives of the women and girls served through our funding. We also know that when women do well, the entire community does well. Through the collaborative relationship at Texas Women’s Foundation, we are positively impacting the future of Latinas, especially young Latinas, and that is good news for the North Texas community and beyond.” – PATRICIA RO D RI G U E Z C HR IS T I A N, H100 LATINA G IV IN G C I RC L E C H A IR

www.txwf.org/h100latinagivingcircle/ or email H100latinagc@txwf.org

R OS LY N DAW S O N T H OM P S ON, MARIA MENDEZ, CRIS ZERTUCHE-WONG, ARCILIA AC O S TA , PAT R IC I A RO D R IG UEZ CHRISTIAN, VERONICA TORRES HAZLEY

LINDA VALDEZ-THOMPSON, ROSLYN DAWSON THOMP S ON, PAT R IC IA RODRIGUEZ CHRISTIAN, CRIS ZERTUCHE-WONG

C A MI L E E L E N A , V E R O NI C A TORRES HAZLEY, MARGIE AGUILAR, A D R IA N A G A L L E G O S, M E L ISSA ALFARO

ANA I. RODRIGUEZ, PEARL GARZA FRACCHIA, LUPE VA L D E Z , ELSA ALCALA-GRIVAS, RACHEL RAMIREZ-MOON


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POLICY & ADVOCACY:

Texas Women’s Foundation’s Army of Advocates Texas Women’s Foundation engages in advocacy – both in local communities

comprehensive sex education curriculum for grades 5 through 12. This was

and at the state level – where innovation and investment can help empower

passed and will be implemented in the 2019-2020 school year.

women, lead to positive economic and social change, and achieve equity for Texas women and girls. We share research on key issues impacting

Other activities included hosting the initial ReflectUS convening in Dallas

women, girls and their families to provide lawmakers and decision-makers

for women working to advance the representation of women in elected office.

with timely, targeted information to shape policies relating to women and

This was a bipartisan event and over 70 women, including current and

girls. Texas Women’s Foundation also supports alliances and coalitions that

former board members and founders of Texas Women’s Foundation, were in

bring together leading voices to advance our key issues. With our Advocacy committee, we encourage action by our Board members, key donors and supporters. Texas Women’s Foundation has been active in several advocacy efforts this past year. We started our Army of Advocates updates via

attendance. The fourth Dallas County Family

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oin our Army of Advocates today at www.txwf.org/army-of-advocates/ to receive regular updates and your own calls to action in support of women and girls.

email and social media that included “calls to

Violence Prevention Council candidate forum was also hosted by Texas Women’s Foundation and included candidates for county judges, commissioners, sheriff, district attorney and Congress. Advocacy is a key part of our strategic plan. First is in our vision, where we see an equitable

action” around issues effecting women and girls. A letter of support was also

society for women and girls, and then through raising our voices to promote

submitted to the Dallas City Council regarding the use of HUD block grant

social and economic change at the local, state and national levels. By

funding to help support out of school time programming. This was done in

combining all of our voices, we drive social change on important issues

conjunction with Texas Women’s Foundation grantee, After the Bell Alliance,

across Texas, while also increasing awareness of Texas Women’s Foundation

and in late June it was announced that the Dallas City Council approved the

as a resource on issues impacting women and girls. Driving meaningful

use of $300,000 from the HUD grant driving additional government funding

change in public policy is a powerful way to make real progress in advancing

to out of school time. Texas Women’s Foundation also wrote, submitted, as

our vision – and a better Texas for all.

well as attended the voting meeting, in support of Dallas ISD adopting a new


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Viewpoints DON’T MISS OUT!

For more information visit:

www.txwf.org/get-involved/#events

or contact:

events@txwf.org

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OCTOBER 10, 2019 – 8:00 AM | COLLIN COUNTY OCTOBER 10, 2019 – 11:30 AM | DALLAS COUNTY We welcome you and a friend to our quarterly Viewpoints (formerly Breakfast Clubs), a complimentary content series, to learn about the unique issues facing women and girls in Texas.

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Viewpoints

OCTOBER 24, 2019 – 9:00 AM | TARRANT COUNTY We welcome you and a friend to our quarterly Viewpoints (formerly Breakfast Clubs), a complimentary content series, to learn about the unique issues facing women and girls in Texas.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2019 | HILTON ANATOLE Our Annual Luncheon gathers more than 1,500 of our community’s most influential business and philanthropic leaders, decision makers and individuals – and raises money in support of our mission to advance opportunities for Texas women, girls and their families.

Leadership Forum & Awards Dinner APR

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APRIL 30, 2020 | OMNI DALLAS HOTEL Our Leadership Forum & Awards Dinner celebrates and elevates women leaders through the presentation of the Maura Women Helping Women and Young Leader Awards. 2020 Leadership Award Nominations Are Open. Nominate a deserving woman for the Maura Women Helping Women or Young Leader Award. Nomination deadline is October 25, 2019. Submit your nominations here: www.txwf.co/mauraawardnomination or www.txwf.co/youngleaderawardnomination


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