Story 1 - About Us Page
“I want my daughters to see me as a woman motivated to improve myself,”decided Elizabeth Ontiveros. “I want them to realize the importance of getting an education.”
That determination led Elizabeth to change the direction of her life through a DWF-funded program at AVANCE. Now daughters Yadira, Elizabeth, and Shelia are benefiting from their mother’s determination to give them brighter futures.
You can help create a brighter future for generations of Dallas, Collin, and Denton County women with a legacy gift to the Dallas Women’s Foundation. Back
Story 2 - Impact Page
Young girls often feel alone. Add the pressure of poverty, and dreams can often start to fade. Being part of the Dallas Starlings volleyball team has taught Camilla, Caressa, Kierra, and Tia more than how to handle a ball. They have found new friends, formed healthy relationships, and have begun to recognize their own inner strengths.
In the summer of 2006, this diverse group of 40 girls traveled with their parents to San Diego to participate in a Starling’s National Volleyball tournament. The twelve year old team won first place in the nation.
Teamwork, exercise, and the importance of economic achievement are lifelong tools that will help the girls of Dallas Starling’s team handle the new challenge they face. The Dallas Women’s Foundation funds the SouthFair Community Development Corporation so it can sponsor teams such as the South Dallas Starlings. Back
Story 3 - Ways to Invest Page
Maelene Simpson, 62, married 47 years and the mother of four, has spent her life taking care of others. And she has done it with a smile in her heart. Finally, it was time for someone to do something for Maelene.
From a program at Community Dental Health funded through the Dallas Women’s Foundation, she received a beautiful smile to match her heart. Back
Story 4 - Grants Page
After a decade in the U.S., Maricela learned to speak English through a DWF program at Vickery Meadows Learning Center. With new communication skills, Maricela found a stable, higher-paying job and was able to talk to her daughter’s teacher. Now, Maricela and her family are well on their way to achieving independence in the community.
DWF also funds education and training programs that teach computer skills and job training, help girls excel in math and sciences, educate the community about issues facing women, and provide continuing education for teachers. These programs give women and girls the skills they need to be economically independent. Back
Story 5 - Partners Page
Veronica fled from an abusive husband. When she arrived at The Family Place with her oldest child, she feared for her life because of her husband’s dangerous involvement with drugs.
Veronica had a college degree in accounting from a school in Mexico. Upon evaluation, she was awarded a High School diploma and 135 U.S. college credits. When she graduates next spring from the Supportive Living programs of The Family Place, she will relocate to another state where she has two job offers waiting for her.
Domestic violence is the leading cause of homelessness in Dallas, and is the number one cause of injury in the United States. The Dallas Women’s Foundation grants money each year to organizations combatting domestic violence. Back
Story 5 - News & Resources Page
On her first day as a Texas Silver-Haired Legislator representing Dallas, Edna Mae Jackson Hart fired her initial salvo to a male contingent in a state capital elevator: “You gentlemen probably thought we came to Austin with no greater issues than the relative merits of white and yellow cornmeal.”
Not true, as they soon learned. Throughout her 83 years, Edna has fought for a variety of women’s issues in politics and as a community volunteer. Her investment of time and energy has made a difference for women and has also enriched her life. Most recently, she has been active in The Senior Source and The Advocacy Group for Elders, funded by DWF. You can bet a cup of cornmeal her involvement is mixing things up. Back