Texas Women’s Foundation Awards More Than $820,000 to support women and families across North Texas

Through its annual Community Grants Cycle, Texas Women’s Foundation (TXWF) has distributed $822,160 to 23 nonprofits improving the lives of more than 20,000 women, girls and families in North Texas. Among the grants, TXWF Board Alumnae awarded the Virginia B. Whitehill Board Alumnae Grant to Bonton Farms in the amount of $40,000; and TXWF’s Nineteen network provided a grant of $40,000 to Nexus Family Recovery Center.

TXWF Grantees

Grant recipients were recognized at a special reception on September 26 at Texas Women’s Foundation, which is celebrating its 40^th anniversary this year. This reception kicked off a year-long tribute honoring the rich history of TXWF’s founders and the four decades of impact the organization has made on the lives of women and girls across the state.

Karen Hughes White, Texas Women’s Foundation president and CEO, said, “These incredible nonprofit organizations are transforming public education, providing critical healthcare access and helping fill the increasing gap in basic needs such as food and housing. We are so thankful to our donors and philanthropic partners who make this support possible, allowing TXWF to remove barriers to women’s economic security, stability and success as we work to build a strong and vibrant Texas for all. 

Collin County: 

Texas Muslim Women’s Foundation Inc. – Economic Security 

The Samaritan Inn – Childcare

Dallas County:

Abide Women’s Health Services – Maternal Health 

After8toeducate – Maternal Health 

Bonton Farms – Economic Security

Brother Bill’s Helping Hand  – Workforce

Buckner Children and Family Services, Inc. – Workforce 

Dallas Leadership Foundation – Leadership 

Gateway of Grace – Economic Security 

Interfaith Family Services – Housing 

Junior Players  – Leadership Development 

LBU Community Clinic – Maternal Health 

Methodist Health System Foundation – Workforce 

Nexus Family Recovery Center – Women’s Health 

Poetic – Economic Security

Texas Woman’s University Foundation – Women’s Health  

Viola’s House – Housing 

Vogel Alcove – Child Care 

Young Women’s Preparatory Network – Balch Springs – Education

Denton County: 

Children’s Advocacy Center for North Texas Inc.  – Mental Health 

HSNT/Health Services of North Texas – Women’s Health

Ellis County:

The Heights Ellis County Family Resources Inc. – Mental Health

Tarrant County: 

Camp Fire First Texas – Workforce 

To learn more about Texas Women’s Foundation’s grants and for a complete grantee list, visit txwf.org/grants.

Liberty Street Garden Groundbreaking & Volunteer Opportunities

 

On June 29^th, The Meadows Foundation, NFNL, and Bonton Farms joined together to break ground on Liberty Street Garden (LSG), a unique social enterprise project. LSG will hire members enrolled in NFNL’s Women’s Program, providing work experience and a source of income to help survivors of trafficking and exploitation build their resumes as they rebuild their lives.

The Meadows Foundation developed the concept and provided seed funding through a grant to cover all start-up and operating costs for the first year. Bonton Farms is providing their expertise to guide the cultivation and development of the garden. NFNL is operating the project, providing the employees and volunteers to run and sustain the enterprise.

LSG will grow organic fruits, vegetables, and herbs for sale to farmers markets, local restaurants, and the community on a one-acre plot of land centered in the Wilson Historic District near downtown Dallas.

To learn how you can volunteer or support this endeavor, visit: 

https://www.newfriendsnewlife.org/libertystreetgarden

Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation Donates $100,000 in funding to Non-Profit Organizations

The Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation honored ten different non-profit organizations with a total of $100,000 in grants during the #TogetherWe Give Concert last Thursday Night.

The grants will help support 10 organizations that have worked tirelessly throughout 2020. Each organization received a grant for $10,000 to help with their efforts in the community. Grant recipients were chosen for the funds based on their mission and impact in the community.

Check Presentation to Bonton Farms

The organizations honored at the #TogetherWe Give Concert were:

• Mission Arlington
• Buckner International
• SafeHaven of Tarrant County
• Make-A-Wish North Texas
• Do It For Durrett Foundation
• NAACP – Arlington Chapter – for educational programs
• Bonton Farms
• USO- Spousal Support program
• Tarrant Area Food Bank 
• North Texas Food Bank

For more information on the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation, visit texasrangers.com/foundation.