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Linda Valdez Thompson, left, and Alice Rodriguez [Photo: Kim Leeson]
Hispanic 100 Latina Giving Circle at Texas Women’s Foundation Gives $100K to 18 Local Nonprofits
by Lance Murray | Oct 30, 2025
Established in 2019 by the Hispanic 100 Network, The H100 Latina Giving Circle at Texas Women’s Foundation engages Latinas in philanthropy and expands resources for local organizations whose mission is to empower, educate, and support Latinas across North Texas.
by Lance Murray |
Mar 25, 2025
New data from the TXWF shows that the annual impact of the wage gap has grown 27% since 2019 to $60.1 billion annually in lost earnings and economic activity. "To sustain the level of economic success we enjoy here in Texas, the time is now to invest in women and that starts with closing the wage gap," said CEO Karen Hughes White.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 21, 2024
The foundation said it distributed $4.9 million of $6 million it collected in 2023-24 in grants to women- and girl-serving organizations—including those 23 local nonprofits, which impact around 13,000 women and girls in North Texas.
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Junior League of Dallas Appoints New Board, Kicks Off Its ‘Next 100 Years’
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report | Jul 29, 2022
The Junior League of Dallas is looking to its second century of service after celebrating the organization's centennial this year. The Dallas group, which started in 1922 and now has nearly 4,500 members, aims to help women flourish and to impact Dallas' most critical issues.
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by Alexa Vickaryous |
Feb 8, 2021
Meet the influential women who will be honored by the Texas Women's Foundation for their work in catalyzing change and new opportunities for other women and girls. The virtual event will be next level, says TWF CEO Roslyn Dawson Thompson.
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by Riley Farrell |
Nov 10, 2020
Designed to empower female entrepreneurs, the virtual event boasts a stacked line-up of participants, including the founder of Dallas-based Enseo Vanessa Ogle.
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by Alex Edwards |
Sep 10, 2020
COVID-19 delayed the opening of a 3D-printed display from Lyda Hill Philanthropies IF/THEN Initiative of the most statues of women ever assembled. Starting Sept. 10, the exhibit is instead doing a pop-up near Macy’s Court.
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Photo: SMU; Illustration: faithiecannoise via iStock
SMU-Hosted VC University LIVE is a Crash Course on How Venture Capital Works. Scholarships Remain, But Deadline Looms
by Dave Moore | Aug 26, 2020
Women and minorities, who are underrepresented in the venture capital industry, can apply for scholarships. Deadline for the virtual fall program is Friday, August 28.
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by Alex Edwards |
Aug 25, 2020
Texas Women's Foundation is leading a legacy of inclusion, including with its members: women of color and people who identify as LGBTQ make up 49 percent of the board and 53 percent of staff. It's one of the most diverse and powerful boards in the region, according to its board chair.
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by Quincy Preston |
Aug 18, 2020
Launched by TWU and Stoke, the AccelerateHER incubator program reflects Denton's culture with a focus on creative, education, and lifestyle early-stage startups.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Jul 30, 2020
The IF/THEN Collection aims to inspire girls to become scientists and engineers because they are 'exciting, relevant, and cool.'
As part of the project's kickoff, IF/THEN will offer a $1 million matching fund for teachers and a $650,000 grant program for science and technology centers and museums.
As part of the project's kickoff, IF/THEN will offer a $1 million matching fund for teachers and a $650,000 grant program for science and technology centers and museums.
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Anne Chow [Photo: Courtesy AT&T]
AT&T Business’ Anne Chow Becomes First Global Female CEO to Serve as United Way Dallas’ Campaign Chair
by Alex Edwards | Jun 29, 2020
As North Texas works to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, Chow plans to focus on improving community health in her role as United Way Dallas’ 96th annual campaign chair.
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by Alex Edwards |
Jun 16, 2020
The population of Texas women has grown by 19 percent in the last decade. But women still face disparity when it comes to income, health insurance, college loan debt, and housing stability. The TXWF has recommendations.
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by Riley Farrell |
Jun 16, 2020
Dallas-based Rosy's telehealth service connects Texas women to a network of licensed medical and mental health providers specializing in the treatment of women’s sexual health concerns.
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by Alex Edwards |
Jun 8, 2020
We spoke with the VP of Transform & Innovation for Frito-Lay North America on why she thinks supporting female entrepreneurs is more important now than ever.
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