Hispanic 100 Latina Giving Circle at Texas Women’s Foundation Grants $114,000 to 29 North Texas Nonprofits

The Hispanic 100 (H100) Latina Giving Circle at Texas Women’s Foundation has awarded $114,000 in grants to 29 North Texas area nonprofits serving the needs of Latina women and girls in low- and moderate-income communities. Since its inception, H100 has given $786,000 across 165 grants. 

The H100 Latina Giving Circle at Texas Women’s Foundation was established in 2019 by the Hispanic 100 Network to further engage Latinas in philanthropy, and to expand resources for local organizations whose mission is to empower, educate and support Latinas across North Texas.”

Jennifer Treviño and Maria Espinoza, H100 Latina Giving Circle Co-Chairs, said, “We are honored to be able to support so many worthy organizations who are serving Latina women and girls across North Texas to live healthier and more successful lives.” 

 

Grants were awarded to the following organizations:

(* indicates first-time grantees)

·      *Agape Clinic – Salary for Latina Director of Clinic Operations

·      *Attitudes & Attire –  Salary for a bilingual program manager

·      *AVANCE – Dallas-Parent-Child Education Program 

·      Bachman Lake Together – Community Action Network: parent leadership programming

·      Buckner Children and Family Services, Inc. – Dallas Family Hope Center and access to economic security

·      *Cannenta Foundation Inc. – Project Ayuda program

·      Cara Mia Theatre Co. – First Latinidades Art Symposium

·      Catch Up & Read –  Support for one campus

·      *ChildCareGroup – Born Learning Program

·      Family Place Inc. – Support for bilingual client-facing staff

·      *Frontiers of Flight Museum Inc. – Flight-Latina Young Ladies Aerospace-STEM Challenge

·      Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas – Programming for two Latina/Hispanic troops

·      Hispanic Women’s Network of Texas – Dallas Chapter-Latinas in Progress

·      Immschools – Family-led community workshops

·      *Mi Escuelita Preschool Inc. – Education Evolution Program

·      Mosaic Family Services Inc. – Support for survivors in the Transitional Housing program

·      Primos Dallas – Student mentoring program and to visit Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI)

·      Readers 2 Leaders – Family Reading 2024-2025 cohort

·      Rosa es Rojo, Inc. – The Rojo Way wellness program

·      *ScholarShot – Salary for Academic Manager

·      SER Jobs for Progress National, Inc. – SER STEM robotics program

·      *Sharing Life Community Outreach, Inc. – Expansion of program activities

·      *The Lullaby House – Support for education and program services

·      The Compelling Why – Two seminars and Leadership series

·      The Concilio – General support for educational programming

·      United to Learn – Student and educator support at 17 Dallas ISD campuses

·      *Volar – Capacity building support

·      Wesley-Rankin Community Center – Girls of Hope, Girls of Honor Program

·      Young Women’s Preparatory Network – Senior Mentoring Alliance at Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School

To learn more about joining the H100 Latina Giving Circle, visit https://www.txwf.org/h100latinagivingcircle/ or email H100latinagc@txwf.org

Hispanic 100 Latina Giving Circle at Texas Women’s Foundation Delivers $115,000 to North Texas Nonprofits

The Hispanic 100 (H100) Latina Giving Circle at Texas Women’s Foundation has awarded $115,000 in grants to 30 North Texas area nonprofits serving the needs of Latina women and girls in low- and moderate-income communities. Since 2019, the group has contributed $506,000 to dozens of worthy nonprofit organizations.

Hispanic 100 Latina Giving Circle at Texas Women’s Foundation and grantees

The H100 Latina Giving Circle at Texas Women’s Foundation was established in 2019 by the Hispanic 100 Network to further engage Latinas in philanthropy, and to expand resources for local organizations whose mission is to empower, educate and support Latinas across North Texas.

Cris Zertuche Wong, Lucinda Rocha; Suzanne Cruz-Sewell; Maryanne Piña Frodsham

Linda Valdez Thompson, H100 Latina Giving Circle Co-Chair, said, “From education to family support, housing and health, these grants will have an immediate impact on these organizations during a difficult few years. We are honored to support them.”

Kim Cummings (H100 LGCboardmember), Mylinh Luong (Orchid Giving Circle co-founder), Lisa Montgomery (The Village Giving Circle co-founder)

Lucinda Rocha, H100 Latina Giving Circle Co-Chair, added, “There were so many worthy nonprofit organizations as there are many needs in our community. We appreciate the H100 members who have helped research and pare down the list to these amazing organizations addressing social issues and making a difference in their communities.” 

Grants were given to the following:

•      After-School All-Stars – Career Exploration program for Latina All-Stars

•      Aspire – Early Education and Family Literacy Program for Latinas and children

•      Bachman Lake Together – Community Action Network program to equip parents 

•      Bryan’s House – Family Support Services Program for children with special needs

•      Catch Up & Read – Bilingual support to help at-risk children read on grade level 

•      The Compelling Why – Seminars and leadership programs for Latina students 

•      The Concilio – Parents Advocating for Student Excellence program

•      Foundation Communities – Housing for homeless and low-income families

•      Friends of Solar Prep – Educational programs for girls at Solar Prep for Girls 

•      Genesis Women’s Shelter – Bilingual services for Spanish speaking families  

•      Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas – Membership access for Latina girls 

•      Girlstart – Afterschool programs and summer camps

•      HHM Health – Women and Children’s Health Center support 

•      Hispanic Women Network of Texas (Latinas in Progress) – Operational support 

•      Hope Clinic of McKinney – Support for a medical doctor to provide care

•      Human Rights Initiative of North Texas – Support of HRI’s Crime Victims Program

•      Jubilee Park Community Center – Housing and Workforce Program for low-income residents 

•      LiftFund – Technical Assistance integration of Latina Small Business Recovery Program

•      Metrocrest Services – Metrocrest Empowerment Initiative for Women 

•      Mommies in Need – Support for Annie's Place to provide healthcare access

•      Mosaic Family Services – Support salary of a bilingual case manager

•      Primos Dallas – Support for young people to become college, career and life ready 

•      Rainbow Days, Inc. – Community Connection program for at-risk children 

•      Readers 2 Leaders – Support reading skills of underserved Dallas children 

•      Rosa es Rojo – Salary and support for SuperVive-Comunidad Virtual platform  

•      SER Jobs for Progress National, Inc. – SER STEM funds for girls to learn and compete in robotics 

•      United to Learn – Program support for public elementary schools 

•      Viola’s House Inc. – Maternity outreach program for new and expectant teen moms 

•      Wesley-Rankin Community Center – Girls of Hope and Girls of Honor courses 

•      Young Women’s Preparatory Network – Program support for all female schools

Miki Woodard, Texas Women’s Foundation president and CEO, said, “Thank you to the H100 Latina Giving Circle for raising funds and supporting these incredible nonprofit organizations. When we lift up a woman and her family, the community also rises and benefits.”

Leadership includes Maryanne Piña Frodsham, H100 Board President; Lucinda Rocha, co-chair; Linda Valdez Thompson, co-chair; Maria Espinoza, grants chair; Kim Cummings, board member; and Rachel C. Ybarra, board member. Committee members include Elsa Grivas, Betty Manetta, Evelyn Molina, Rosa Navejar, Silvana Rosero, Erma Saracho, Jennifer Treviño and Dora Tovar.

Donating to the H100 Latina Giving Circle is open to anyone who has a desire to join a legacy of philanthropy that creates positive change by investing in the lives of Latinas. To learn more about joining the H100 Latina Giving Circle, visit https://www.txwf.org/h100latinagivingcircle/ or email H100latinagc@txwf.org.

Hispanic 100 Latina Giving Circle at Texas Women’s Foundation Distributes a Record $150,000 in Grants to North Texas Nonprofits

The Hispanic 100 (H100) Latina Giving Circle at Texas Women’s Foundation awarded a record $150,000 in grants to 29 North Texas area nonprofits serving the needs of Latina women and girls in low- and moderate-income communities. 

Cris Zertuche Wong, co-chair H100 Latina Giving Circle; Delia Jasso, co-chair H100 Latina Giving Circle; Bridget Moreno Lopez, co-chair H100 Latina Giving Circle; Silvana Rosero, H100 President 

The H100 Latina Giving Circle at Texas Women’s Foundation was established in 2019 by the Hispanic 100 Network to further engage Latinas in philanthropy, and to expand resources for local organizations whose mission is to empower, educate and support Latinas across North Texas.

Grants were given to the following:

•      Avance-Dallas – Parent-Child Education Program and Leadership Academy

•      Bryan’s House – Family Support Services program

•      Buckner Children and Family Services, Inc. – Educational and parenting programs

•      Cara Mía Theatre – Salaries for Latinas in LUCHADORA! premiere 

•      Catch Up & Read – Teacher training and tutoring 

•      The Compelling Why – Seminars and leadership programs for students 

•      The Concilio – Parents Advocating for Student Excellence program

•      Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center – Translation and interpretation costs

•      Family Compass – Growing As Parents Program in Collin County

•      The Family Place – ESL teacher salary and Spanish therapy toys and resources

•      First3Years – Free access to Spanish trainings on infant topics

•      Genesis Women’s Shelter – Clinical counseling and advocacy programs 

•      Healing Hands Ministries Inc. – Primary and preventative healthcare 

•      Hope Clinic of McKinney – Operational support for healthcare in Collin County 

•      ImmSchools – Expansion of monthly communications with immigrant families

•      Jolt Initiative – Leadership development programming for young Latinas

•      Jubilee Park Community Center – Economic self-sufficiency programs 

•      LiftFund – DFW Women’s Business Center program 

•      Literacy Achieves – Bilingual staff costs for English Literacy and Life Skills program 

•      Metrocrest Services – Support for Hispanic female-led households 

•      Mommies in Need -- Support for Annie's Place at Parkland Hospital

•      Our Friend’s Place – Program and staff salary costs 

•      Rosa es Rojo – Virtual Wellness Community Center salary and costs 

•      SafeHaven of Tarrant County – Salaries for two bilingual case managers 

•      SER Jobs for Progress National, Inc. –SER STEM funds for girls to learn and compete in robotics 

•      Viola’s House Inc. – Maternity outreach program for new and expectant teen moms 

•      Wesley-Rankin Community Center – Girls of Hope and Girls of Honor courses 

•      Wilkinson Center –Integrated El Civics that trains ESL students for industry jobs

•      Young Women’s Preparatory Network – Support of Respect Starts Here program

Roslyn Dawson Thompson, Texas Women’s Foundation president and CEO, said, “We applaud the H100 Latina Giving Circle for setting a high fundraising goal and achieving it in order to support these outstanding nonprofits that are meeting the needs of Latinas in North Texas.”

Cindy Ryan (Bryan’s House), Michelle Wilner (The Concilio), Karla Stack (The Concilio), Kate Kettles (Young Women’s Preparatory Network)

Donating to the H100 Latina Giving Circle is open to anyone who has a desire to join a legacy of philanthropy that creates positive change by investing in the lives of Latinas. To learn more about joining the H100 Latina Giving Circle, visit https://www.txwf.org/h100latinagivingcircle/ or email H100latinagc@txwf.org

Victoria Mendoza (Metrocrest Services), Daniela Marez (The Family Place), Carmen Garcia (Metrocrest Services)