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- WiNGS Mentors & Allies Luncheon Celebrates Champions for Women and Offers Solutions on Poverty
WiNGS, a Dallas nonprofit that empowers women, fights poverty and impacts generations, hosted more than 500 guests at its Mentors & Allies Awards Luncheon, Thursday, May 16, at the Omni Dallas Hotel. The annual event honors individuals and corporations for their commitment to lifting up women. This year’s luncheon also featured a panel of local ... Read More - WiNGS Mentors & Allies Awards Luncheon to Celebrate Women Champions and their Mentors
WiNGS will host the Mentors & Allies Awards Luncheon presented by Sammons Enterprises on Thursday, May 16, 2019. Hilda Galvan, Liz Minyard and Anne Motsenbocker are the 2019 Honorary Chairs for the event that will be held at the Omni Hotel Dallas. Award-winning business leader and WiNGS board member Tiffaney Dale Hunter is the 2019 Event Chair and Michelle Hudson, Principal ... Read More - 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 would like to take this opportunity to simply thank Jennifer Ware for the past 10 years! Her legacy will remain at Wings forever. Sending our warm wishes on her farewell! #wings
Laura and Anisah are at Victory Park right now (yes, right now at 5am!) representing WiNGS at Channel 8 Daybreak!! Tune in and cheer us on as we kick off #ntxgivingday on the morning show! Thank you News 8 Daybreak for hosting WiNGS today! #iamup
Learn about a full suite of business development training, services, and resources specially designed for women-owned micro-businesses.
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There is something magical about learning together, setting #goals together and taking the steps together to move forward. At Wings we have bunch of workshops waiting for you! Come and experience the magic! #education #goals #SMARTgoals #careerworkshops #financialeducation #groupcoaching #ged #esl #businessclasses #parentingclasses
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Conflict can be hard to deal with, whether it's at home or in your career. Join us on Thursday at the center for this no-cost workshop and get the tools you need to manage conflict in your life and at your workplace. Visit www.wingsdallas.org/calendar to sign up! #girlboss #wingswomen #conflict #management #tools #education #dallaslife #dallascommunity #dallasnonprofit #womenandfamilies #servingyou #welovecommunity
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😀 Class alert! ESL and GED orientation at Wings on Thursday 8/29 5.30-8.30pm. 📞 214.956.5901. Please spread the word! Thanks for your help! 🥰 #ged #timetostart #adultedu #wings
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Anyone can be a #philanthropist ! Everyone has something to give! How do you #dogood and #giveback? Consider investing in women and doubling your impact.
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Two is better than one - this #NationalNonprofitDay, your support for WiNGS will have DOUBLE the impact! Give through Stand Together Foundation's Giving Together Initiative to help us transform more lives in Dallas: www.crowdrise.com/o/en/campaign/wings7/stand-together?modified=1 @StandTgr
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Help First-Time Moms Create a Better Life for Themselves and Their Children Research indicates that 30 percent of households are female-headed, yet represent 53 percent of households in poverty. WiNGS is addressing the reality of women s lives and current lack of sufficient provisions to help women....A Huge Social Media Shout out to Vivian and #FinancialCoach Veronica! “WiNGS programs benefited me so greatly. My credit score had gone south but has turned around and is flying north now. My life is so much happier, to be able to live a financial productive life. It’s a blessing to be able to share the program that has changed my life with others that are looking to change theirs. I thank God for the stranger that told me about WiNGS.” - Vivian
Make your Weekend truly count, by investing in amazing women like Vivian and doubling your impact. Donate through www.crowdrise.com/o/en/campaign/wings7/stand-together?modified=1 and @STFoundation will MATCH your donation. @Standtgr #NND #NationalNonprofitDay
Tomorrow is #NationalNonprofitDay! We are proud to serve the #women and #families of #Dallas as part of a community of game-changing nonprofits. Want to learn more and get involved with our work? Check out the Giving Together Initiative and Stand Together Foundation will MATCH your support! #socialimpact #wings
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Help First-Time Moms Create a Better Life for Themselves and Their Children Research indicates that 30 percent of households are female-headed, yet represent 53 percent of households in poverty. WiNGS is addressing the reality of women s lives and current lack of sufficient provisions to help women....Keep Calm and Take a Deep Breath! Happy Friday from Wings ! #selfcare #officeyoga #breath #friday #fun #worklifebalance
Esta listo para empezar? Las clases de inglés como segundo idioma desarrolla habilidades de comunicación en las áreas de comprensión, pronunciación, lectura y escritura para el trabajo, educación y para la vida diaria.
¡Prepárese para el GED atreves de nuestro programa gratuito! El programa le ayudara en artes linguísticas, estudios sociales, ciencia, y matemáticas.
Llame a 214-956-5901 para más información.
Thank you for your support last year on #NTxGivingDay! This year our goal is $50K! Save the date: 9/19/19!
12 top notch graduates of our Women's Enterprise program competed in our first Business Pitch Contest earlier this month. Our top 3 finalists are: Tah Thomas of St. KaBa, Dr. Angel Durr of DataReady, and Amber Williams of Seaux Tasty Foodtruck. Tah, Angel, and Amber will compete for the TOP PRIZE at the Women's Enterprise Showcase on October 2. Congratulations ladies!
Your future starts here! Earn your #ged at Wings in partnership with Dallas County Community College District - Give us a call 214-956-5901! #gedsuccess #wings
Did you know? Wings has a career closet full of donated new career clothing waiting for you! After attending one of our career workshops, you get to pick and choose one outfit! For more information give us a call 214-956-5901. We would love to talk to you!
A HUGE Social Media Shout Out to WiNGS board member Brendon Riley for leading our Women's Enterprise Showcase event! The 4th annual Showcase is on October 2nd at WiNGS. For more information and sponsorship opportunities visit wingsdallas.org/events/womens-enterprise-showcase/
Brendon is Senior Vice President and Market Executive of Wells Fargo Commercial Banking practice in Dallas, Texas. We are so grateful of his leadership and dedication! #charitytuesday #wings #wellsfargo #leaders #smallbusinesslove
You got this. And WiNGS is here to support you on your journey! Join 'Understanding and Managing Conflict' -workshop on August 22, 2019 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM. To register visit: wingsdallas.org/calendar/ #motivationmonday #successatwings #wings
Ice cream is the best way to beat this summer Dallas heat! Thank you Nurse-Family Partnership for hosting a fruitful (and candy- filled) ice cream social for our WiNGS staff yesterday! Comment below with your favorite ice cream flavor and let's see what's most popular! #keepcool #NFP #icecreamsocial
We're so excited for Tuesday's class on Collaboration & Teamwork! Can you make it? WiNGS offers no-cost classes to the Dallas community. Learn how to collaborate with potential partners and work effectively in teams, no matter what your field is! Register at www.wingsdallas.org/calendar! #freeclasses #education #dallasnonprofit #dallasbusiness #communityresources #collaboration #teamwork #success #selfimprovement #lifetimelearner #wingsdallas
We can’t wait to be a part of such a BIG day! Save the date: 9/19/19 is #NTxGivingDay! #WiNGS
Staff and interns celebrate the amazing impact the interns have had in their time at WINGS with a little Indian food! Roti Grill was delicious! #Indianfood #interns #wingsvolunteers #internship #Socialwork #UTA #BSW #MSW #dallas
We're saying goodbye to this amazing group of Social Work interns today! Shoutout to Grace, Delilah, Tammy, Lori-Ana for improving women's lives and removing barriers to self-sufficiency through their work at WiNGS! We appreciate all of the incredible work you've done with our staff and members. We're going to miss you! #SocialWorkinterns #wingsvolunteers #UTA #TXAandM #thankyou
We are excited to share a spotlight of our amazing volunteer, Dora Cantu! Dora is the Community Reinvestment Community Partnership Relationship Officer at Chase in Houston. She has flown to Dallas quite a few times to facilitate financial education classes in Spanish for our members. Thank you, Dora, for making such a great effort to contribute your skills to members of the Dallas community through WiNGS! #FlyingforWiNGS #HoustontoDallas #WiNGSVolunteers
Happy National Breastfeeding month! Our WiNGS nurses of Nurse-Family Partnership help first-time moms become the best moms they can be 💕! From education during pregnancy to encouragement in breastfeeding and providing general care, our nurses love empowering moms during their motherhood journey. #supportchangeseverything #nationalbreastfeedingweek #nbm19 #breastfeedingmom #wingsmoms #momlife #motherhood #breastfeedingweek
An exciting announcement: Wings received a generous grant from Wells Fargo! THANK YOU, Wells Fargo for your generous support! Together we are creating solutions for stronger, more resilient communities! #wellsfargo #WiNGS
Saturdays at the center are super fun, and busy! We had three classes and a volunteer training going on today! This group wrapped up their class on Credit: Road to Better Score this morning with volunteer Nancy, who brought delicious cookies to share 🙂! Credit tips AND cookies? Sounds good to us! #wingsclasses #busysaturdays #wingsvolunteers #financialeducation
Do you remember your first job or internship? Princess just wrapped up her Mayor's Internship with WINGS! We can't say enough good things about her and the contribution she's made to our organization. Although today is her last day, we're excited to keep in touch as she begins her senior year of high school and continues to have an impact in the Dallas community. Thank you for everything, Princess! #firstjob #dallasmayorsintern #wingsfamily
Equifax has agreed to pay $700 million for claims tied to the hack, which occurred after Equifax botched a software update, and up to $425 million of the total can be claimed directly by consumers.
Learn more about how you can file a claim and receive $125 or free credit monitoring.
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One of our Core Values is - Bring Your Best Self. We work hard, move fast and value a positive, fun spirit. We support a happy, healthy team by creating an environment that allows everyone to be their best. #WiNGS #Wednesdaywisdom #fun #work #balance #baby #worklifebalance
We love our interns and are so grateful for the amazing work they've done! #nationalinternday #wayup #WiNGSvolunteers #WiNGS #Socialwork #BSW #MSW #interns @utarlington @tamuc
The Washington Post reports on the impacts of chronic stress in children. Low-income children and African American children are more likely to experience frightening and threatening events. The Nurse-Family Partnership program is a listed recommendation to promote protective parenting. Please help us share the findings of this report!
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African American children growing up poor are at greater risk of disrupted physiological functioningand depressed academic achievement, report says.Juggling being a boss and motherhood can be challenging! Join us on 7/23 for a panel discussion of other boss-moms who have gone through the joys and challenges of leading a business or at work and being a mom. Sign up now at: classesatwings.as.me/MomBoss
Thinking about starting your own business? Does being your own boss sound appealing to you? Join us this Thursday, July 18 from 6pm - 7:30pm to learn about all of the resources, training, and services WiNGS offers to entrepreneurs. YOUR PATH TO BUSINESS OWNERSHIP STARTS HERE!!
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Happy 4th of July!! We hope you have a wonderful day with friends, family, and good food!! 🎆🇺🇸💥
Thanks Anne Calhoun Duffy for buying the WiNGS team a delicious brunch. We enjoyed it so much! #WiNGSBoardMember
Hi friends! We are in need of porta cribs, umbrella strollers, outfits, board books, diapers, little sleepers, and other basic necessities. Our nurses distribute these gifts to moms and babies enrolled in our Nurse-Family Partnership program. Check out our Amazon Wish List and help a family today! www.amazon.com/baby-reg/23UTEK0UL4H7N
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We would like to take this opportunity to simply thank @JenniferMWare for her leadership for the past 10 years at @WiNGS_Dallas! Sending our warm wishes on her farewell! #farewell #ThankYou #CEO #SaturdayThoughts #leadership #inspiration #Legacy
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Happy #BeAnAngelDay! Thank you to all of the amazing volunteers who wear their wings by serving women and families through WiNGS! ✨
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Grab a friend and join us at the center this Thurs! This is a no-cost class to help you excel in your personal life and in your career. Register: wingsdallas.org/calendar #dallaseducation #dallasnonprofit #success #womanboss #management
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Thank you for your support last year at #NTxGivingDay!! This year our goal is $50K!!! Save the date: 9/19/19! #wings #ThrowbackThursday #ThursdayMotivation #SupportWhatYouBelieveIn #women #nonprofit #donate #savethedate #ThankfulThursday
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Tah Thomas of St. KaBa, Dr. Angel Durr of DataReady, and Amber Williams of Seaux Tasty Foodtruck are the TOP 3 FINALISTS in our 1st Business Pitch Contest. They will compete for the TOP PRIZE on October 2. Congratulations ladies! #startupbusiness #wings #smallbusinesslove
@WiNGS_Dallas the volunteers are the heart of our community! We want to start this new fantastic week by thanking all our Super Volunteers! 🥰😍 #MondayMotivaton #volunteer #WiNGSVolunteers #ThankYou
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