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- WiNGS Welcomes 12 Local Professionals to Board of Directors
Please help us welcome 12 new members to the WiNGS Board of Directors. These professionals bring expertise from the financial, healthcare, legal and real estate industries, among others. They join with 18 existing members where they will provide leadership and expertise to drive our mission forward. New members will serve a 2-year term through June ... Read More - WiNGS Mentors & Allies Awards Luncheon Raised $230,000 for Programs Helping Women
WiNGS, a nonprofit that empowers women, fights poverty and impacts generations, welcomed 400 guests to its Mentors & Allies Awards Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency Dallas on May 9. The annual event honors individuals and corporations for their commitment to helping women in our community. The 2018 honorees included Salah Boukadoum, Sunny Nunan and Mary ... Read More - WiNGS 2018 Mentors & Allies Awards Luncheon Welcomes Business Powerhouse Elaine Agather as Keynote Speaker
WiNGS, a nonprofit organization that provides women the tools and resources to become strong mothers, successful in the workplace and financially secure, will host the Mentors & Allies Awards Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency Dallas on May 9, 2018. The annual event recognizes individuals and companies whose leadership and commitment positively impact women. Elaine Agather, Chairman ... Read More - Mentors & Allies Raises $250,000 to Help Women Lift Themselves Out of Poverty
WiNGS, a nonprofit organization that helps Dallas women lift themselves out of poverty, hosted its Annual Mentors & Allies Awards Luncheon at the Omni Dallas Hotel on May 1. The Mentors & Allies Awards recognize women, men and companies whose leadership and commitment positively impact women. The fundraising and awards event raised $250,000 for programs ... Read More - WiNGS and Women’s Business Council – Southwest Announce Partnership Project for Women
WiNGS Dallas, a non-profit offering programs to help women lead a better life, and the Women’s Business Council – Southwest (WBCS), the leading certification and networking organization for women business owners in the southwest region, announce a partnership project to showcase the power of women helping women in the DFW metroplex. The project will help ... Read More - WiNGS Enterprise Showcase highlights female entrepreneurs
PRESS RELEASE WiNGS Enterprise Showcase highlights female entrepreneurs Media Contact: Jennifer Ware 214.584.2314 jware@wingsdallas.org On Wednesday, November 16, WiNGS, a nonprofit organization that helps Dallas women lift themselves out of poverty, will host its second annual Enterprise Showcase at the WiNGS Center at Ebby’s Place. The Showcase will feature business concept presentations from three Women’s Enterprise Center graduates, and feedback from ... Read More - WiNGS presents Financial Coaching Model at national conference
In September, six members of the WiNGS team joined 1,200 other advocates, policymakers and academics in Washington, D.C. at the 2016 Assets Learning Conference, sponsored by CFED (the Corporation for Enterprise Development). The conference focused on efforts to address growing wealth inequality and help all families achieve economic opportunity, and featured sessions on subjects ranging ... Read More - Mentors & Allies Press Release
PRESS RELEASE WiNGS Mentors & Allies Awards Luncheon honors leaders who support Dallas women Media Contact: Jennifer Ware 214.584.2314 jware@wingsdallas.org On Tuesday, April 12, WiNGS, a nonprofit organization that helps Dallas women lift themselves out of poverty, hosted its Mentors & Allies Awards luncheon at the Fairmont Dallas Hotel. This year’s event included a keynote speech from Nina Vaca, Chairman and ... Read More
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We had so much fun celebrating our Nurse-Family Partnership moms and their babies over the weekend. Thank you to those who held toy drives, purchased Holiday gifts on our Amazon Wish List, etc. You made the day one to remember for so many families! rjsphotography.pass.us/nfp-holiday-party/
We are so proud of our Women’s Enterprise program graduates! Do you want to start or grow your business? Contact us (it’s free)! info@wingsdallas.org #entrepreneurs
Our Financial Coaches attended a Raise Texas conference this week at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas – which highlighted WiNGS Coaching Institute and a new statewide coaching initiative. We're so proud of our WiNGS team! #FinancialCoaching
It's #InternationalVolunteerDay! "Be the change you wish to see in the world". ~ Mahatma Gandhi volunteer@wingsdallas.org
This holiday season, share hope with your loved ones. Jewelry designer Maja Arnold began designing necklaces in order to commemorate the initials of her own family. She had lost one of her twins to SIDS and had another going through stage III cancer and wanted to incorporate all her family members into a custom monogram design. Now, Maja helps others heal and celebrate their families with custom designs as well as necklaces that represent "Hope," "Faith,", "God,", "Happy," "Kind," and "Live." Check out Maja's website at www.majaarnold.com and use the note "WiNGS" to donate 10% of sales of your new necklace back to WiNGS Dallas. #womeninbusiness
LAST DAY TO MAKE YOUR DONATION COUNT DOUBLE! When you contribute to WiNGS at www.StandTogetherAgainstPoverty.org, Stand Together will match your donation. #GivingTuesday #MakeItCount #EmpowerWomen
On a day centered on saving, Stand Together gave everyone the chance to #MakeItCount. See how Deion Sanders and our social entrepreneurs came together for a day of giving back. Continue donating through #GivingTuesday on www.StandTogetherAgainstPoverty.org, and
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On a day centered on saving, Stand Together and Deion Sanders gave everyone the chance to #MakeItCount for WiNGS and other great org's. Continue donating through #GivingTuesday on www.StandTogetherAgainstPoverty.org, and S+ will MATCH YOUR DONATION! #FightPoverty @Standtgthr @DeionSanders
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Dallas has one of the highest poverty rates in the country, with one in four households making less than $25,000 per year. And yet last year on...On a day centered on saving, Stand Together is giving the opportunity to invest and #MakeItCount. From #BlackFriday through #GivingTuesday, when you donate to WiNGS, Stand Together will MATCH IT!
Donate online at www.StandTogetherAgainstPoverty.org, scroll down and select "WiNGS". Your donation will be MATCHED!!
This #BlackFriday, #makeitcount for those who make it count every day. Choose WiNGS, donate at Stonebriar Centre today (in the middle of the mall) or at www.StandTogetherAgainstPoverty.org, and GET YOUR DONATION MATCHED by Stand Together to double your impact.
Help our Nurse-Family Partnership families celebrate the holidays by donating toys and necessities to their children in need. Items you choose from our wishlist can be delivered directly to WiNGS! #FightPoverty #ImpactGenerations
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Many thanks to our host Anne Kniffen, speaker Hope Oriabure, Board of Directors and some of our new friends of WiNGS for joining us at our first official House Party! The company, the home and Hope's thoughtful words could not have been any better.
As Hope shared so beautifully...”at WiNGS we're not in the business of judging where women are or or where they've been. Rather we're in the business of helping them discover their next stop”.
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Thanks BlueCross BlueShield of TX for giving WiNGS an opportunity to engage with approximately 3,500 of your employees at Blue Cross Community Partner Agency Fair. Blue Bear made us feel very welcome! #weloveourvolunteers #communityimpact
Thanks Women's Business Council - Southwest for extending an invitation to our Women’s Enterprise Showcase finalists and WiNGS staff to the Harvesting Partnerships event. The round table discussions on business themes - marketing, legal, human resources and the networking reception were fabulous! #WomenEntrepreneurs
Each year, hundreds of thousands of babies are born to vulnerable first-time moms facing serious challenges. Nurse-Family Partnership provides first-time moms with specially trained nurses to help them be the best moms they can be!
INVITE OTHERS TO JOIN THE MOVEMENT AND SHARE THE VIDEO. Many more moms and babies need our help! Nurse-Family Partnership
youtu.be/rn8V784A6tEEach year, hundreds of thousands of babies are born to vulnerable first-time moms facing serious challenges. Nurse-Family Partnership provides first-time mom...
We are super excited to announce that our Women's Enterprise members had their 1st Capstone Project for Cohort 1. Our members worked hard for the last 12 weeks learning all the components of a business plan and developing their business models. Thanks to our panelist, visitors and staff that provided feedback and encouragement to our members. #WomenEntrepreneurs
As the Dallas economy has grown, so too has the racial wealth divide between Whites and people of color. Dallas is already majority-minority, meaning that the financial health of communities of color is crucial to the economic well-being of the entire city. Prosperity Now’s latest Racial Wealth Profile looks at indicators of racial wealth disparity in the city and highlights local organizations working to narrow it. #FightPoverty
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The Racial Wealth Divide in Dallas | Prosperity Now
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Racial economic inequality is deeply embedded throughout the United States and profoundly impacts communities throughout the country. This inequality is so prevalent that it is almost a universal phenomenon in cities across the nation, though it is always shaped by unique local socio-economic condit...We are super proud of our member Tijuana Johnson on launching her business Bello Bath & Body at Grow DeSoto Incubator. We are happy WiNGS Women's Enterprise program was able to help you on your journey towards #entrepreneurship. Congratulations!
Looking to launch or grow your small business? Do you have a talent or hobby that you think you can turn into your own business? WiNGS Women’s Enterprise teaches women how to put together a solid business plan, network with other small business owners, meet with business experts, and develop professional skills. Contact info@wingsdallas.org or 214.956.2305 for more information
Thanks J.Crew for supporting WiNGS by donating 10% of your sales on Saturday. We had an AMAZING time meeting your CREW and speaking to your customers on how our programs empower women and impact generations. We enjoyed the "GOOD KARMA EVENT".
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WiNGS GOOD KARMA SHOPPING PARTY. WiNGS and J.Crew invite you for styling and shopping while getting a first look at new arrivals and enjoy 20% off your purchase of $125 or more. Plus, good shopping vibes: 10% of event sales will benefit WiNGS. Saturday, October 20; 3:00PM – 8:00PM
J.Crew, 13350 Dallas Parkway.
What an AMAZING time we had at WiNGS Women's Enterprise Showcase. Our members did a phenomenal job on their presentations! Thank our to our dynamic panelist’s Patricia Coleman, Terrie Hudson, and Carol Roehrig for empowering our members and providing feedback. And thanks to Frost and Mutual of Omaha Bank for sponsoring the event, helping women on their journey towards entrepreneurship.
Thanks #SunTrustFoundation for recognizing @WiNGSDallas with this incredible award and $75,000 donation!
Thanks J.Jill for helping disadvantaged women become self-sufficient and build a foundation for lasting success. #WomenHelpingWomen
Congratulations to our graduate, Tijuana Johnson on launching her business at the Grow Desoto Incubator space! Our no-cost business plan training program is designed for women who want to start or expand their existing small business. #Entrepreneurs
Thanks JuiceLand for designating WiNGS as your Feel Good, Do Good Dallas beneficiary. 50% of profits from their specially made juice will be donated to WiNGS. #EmpowerWomen
Special thanks to our friends at North Texas Ford Dealers for their contribution to supporting us in our continued efforts to empower women and fight poverty. #TexasTributes #empoweringwomen
What an amazing Women’s Enterprise class we had yesterday. Thanks to our volunteer Heather Selitrennikoff for teaching a dynamic class to our members on SALES and effective ways to properly manage time and conduct cold calls! Our members learned many sales techniques that will help them with their business and increase revenue.
Are you looking to grow or launch your financial coaching services? WiNGS Coaching Instutute can help -- our next session starts October 8th. Register today at wingsdallas.org/register/ or contact Lcontreras@wingsdallas.org.
Genesis came to us at 15, preparing to have her son Jayden. With our Nurse-Family Partnership program, she found the support she needed to build a happy family! Help us continue to support young women like Genesis! Donate at www.northtexasgivingday.org/wings this #NTxGivingDay
Did you know we offer coaching for business start-ups? Candice Null came to us in 2016 and found that the coaching program offered the support she wouldn’t normally receive. Donate this #NTxGivingDay so we can continue to support entrepreneurs like Candice!
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Give to WiNGS this #NTxGivingDay and support a network of women working toward a poverty-free Dallas. www.northtexasgivingday.org/wings
Its #NTxGivingDay! Please consider helping women and families in our community by donating here: www.northtexasgivingday.org/wings
We love our volunteers. Help us change lives! Contact volunteer@wingsdallas.org today! #WiNGSVolunteerEvent
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We had so much fun celebrating our @NFP_nursefamily moms and their babies over the weekend. Thank you to those who sponsored toy drives, purchased Holiday gifts on our Amazon Wish List, etc. You made the day one to remember for so many families! rjsphotography.pass.us/nfp-holiday-pa…
We are so proud of our Women’s Enterprise program graduates! Do you want to start or grow your business? Contact us (it’s free)! info@wingsdallas.org #entrepreneurs
Our Financial Coaches attended a @RAISETexas conference this week at the @federalreserve Bank of Dallas – which highlighted WiNGS Coaching Institute and a new statewide coaching initiative. We're so proud of our WiNGS team!
It's #InternationalVolunteerDay! "Be the change you wish to see in the world". ~ Mahatma Gandhi. volunteer@wingsdallas.org
WiNGS is seeking a leader to guide our programs team as our Chief Programs Officer. If you are high-performing, collaborative, team-oriented and you view change as opportunity, then you could be just the right person to join our team! wingsdallas.org/about-us/jobs/
LAST DAY TO MAKE YOUR DONATION COUNT DOUBLE! When you contribute to WiNGS at StandTogetherAgainstPoverty.org, @StandTgthr will match your donation. #GivingTuesday #MakeItCount @DeionSanders
@StandTgthr gave everyone the chance to #MakeItCount. See how @DeionSanders and social entrepreneurs came together for a day of giving back. Continue donating to WiNGS through #GivingTuesday on StandTogetherAgainstPoverty.org, and S+ will MATCH your donation. youtu.be/dboBq2btr-U
Donate where it counts extra this #CyberMonday. Through #GivingTuesday, when you contribute to StandTogetherAgainstPoverty.org, @StandTgthr will match your investment to double your impact! Lets #MakeItCount together.
Make your Sunday truly count by investing in women and doubling your impact. Donate through StandTogetherAgainstPoverty.org and @StandTgthr will MATCH your donation! #MakeItCount
On a day centered on giving, @StandTgthr and @DeionSanders gave everyone the chance to #MakeItCount for WiNGS and other great org’s. Continue donating through #GivingTuesday on StandTogetherAgainstPoverty.org and your donation WILL BE MATCHED!
On a day centered on saving, @StandTgthr is giving the opportunity to invest and #MakeItCount. From #BlackFriday through #GivingTuesday, when you donate to WiNGS, Stand Together will MATCH IT! Donate at StandTogetherAgainstPoverty.org, scroll down and select WiNGS.
Help our Nurse-Family Partnership moms celebrate the holidays by donating toys and necessities to their children in need. You can choose from our wish list here: amazon.com/registry/wishl…
Thanks @bluecrossbluesheild for allowing @WiNGS_Dallas staff engage with approximately 3,500 of your employees at Blue Cross Community Partner Agency Fair. Blue Bear made us feel very welcome! #communityimpact
Each year, hundreds of thousands of babies are born to vulnerable first-time moms facing serious challenges. Nurse-Family Partnership provides first-time moms with specially trained nurses to help them be the best moms they can be! youtu.be/rn8V784A6tE
We are super excited to announce that our Women's Enterprise Program members had their 1st Capstone Project for Cohort 1. Our members worked hard for the last 12 weeks learning all the components of a business plan and developing their business models.
We are super proud of our member Tijuana Johnson on launching her business Bello Bath & Body at Grow DeSoto Incubator last weekend. We are happy that WiNGS Women's Enterprise program was able to help you on your journey towards entrepreneurship. Congratulations!
Looking to launch or grow your small business? In the WiNGS Women’s Enterprise Center, you learn how to put together a solid business plan, network with other small business owners, meet with business experts and develop professional skills. Contact 214.956.2305.
Thanks J Crew for supporting WiNGS Dallas by donating 10% of your sales on last Saturday. We had an AMAZING time meeting your CREW and speaking to your customers on how our programs empower women and impact generations. We enjoyed the " GOOD KARMA EVENT".
Thanks #SunTrustFoundation for recognizing @WiNGSDallas with this incredible award and $75,000 donation!
Thanks @JJillStyle for helping disadvantaged women become self-sufficient and build a foundation for lasting success. #WomenHelpingWomen
