Nonprofit changes its name to Ascend DallasThe Dallas nonprofit that has been empowering women for over 100 years is getting a new name. Good Day talked to Kate Marquez, the Chief Executive Officer of Ascend Dallas, formerly known as WiNGS. Watch it here.
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WiNGS Named Finalist for 2022 D CEO Nonprofit and Corporate Citizenship AwardJune 8, 2022
D CEO recognizes WiNGS in the Capital One Impact Initiative category.
DALLAS – WiNGS has been named a finalist for D CEO’s 2022 Nonprofit and Corporate Citizenship Awards, presented in partnership with the Communities Foundation of Texas. Now in its fifth year, the awards honor professionals and organizations in the nonprofit world that make ...Read More
WiNGS Adds Five Members to Board of DirectorsJuly 26, 2022
Nonprofit also welcomes two new leaders to executive team.
Dallas – WiNGS has named five members to its Board of Directors – Andrea Albright, Managing Director at Bank of America; Leona Allen Ford, Chief Talent and Diversity Officer/Deputy Publisher at The Dallas Morning News; Jeff Harvey, Partner at Holland & Knight LLP; Malia Hodges, ...Read More
Q&A with Kate Rose Marquez, CEO, WiNGSBy Rob Schneider – Managing Editor, Dallas Business Journal
June 22, 2022
About the company: WiNGS’ mission is to empower women and fight generational poverty. Formerly the YWCA of Dallas, the 113-year-old organization serves as a bridge for women to arrive at a place of success and sustainability.
About the honoree: Marquez is excited to see the breadth and depth ...Read More
Kate Rose Marquez Named 2022 Most Admired CEODallas Business Journal recognizes WiNGS CEO among 18 outstanding North Texas leaders.
DALLAS, May 2022 – Kate Rose Marquez, CEO of WiNGS, has been named to Dallas Business Journal’s 2022 list of Most Admired CEOs. The distinction honors leaders in North Texas who deliver outstanding performances in guiding their companies to success and contributing to the ...Read More
WiNGS Receives $30,000 Grant from Truist to Help Women Improve Financial Literacy
DALLAS, October 14, 2021 – WiNGS today announced it received a $30,000 grant from Truist Financial Corporation through its Truist Charitable Fund, a donor-advised fund at The Winston-Salem Foundation, to support WiNGS Economic Advancement programs, helping women build financial security and assets and develop important work skills.
“Thanks to support from organizations like Truist, we are ...Read More
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