Viola's House is pleased to announce our 2nd Annual Gala, a black-tie event to be held on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Please join us in "Love Rules Our City," an evening of supporters, partners, and community that has focused on serving and spreading love throughout the city, connecting communities, and impacting people's lives. Our goal is to continue supporting moms and babies, investing in housing the homeless and providing resources needed to continue to make an impact within the communities.

Guests will be treated to an evening of inspiration and celebration with an evening of honor. The 2023 Viola's House Gala includes live music, a silent auction, raffle, and more. The Gala will benefit a community of teen moms, babies and Viola's House mission to continue to provide programming, services and housing support services to mothers who are faced with an unplanned pregnancy.

At this Sista Nonprofit Network's final professional development workshop of 2023, we will have a discussion about strategies for countering misogynoir in the nonprofit and philanthropic workplace. Dr. Yanique Redwood, author and former nonprofit/philanthropic professional will lead an engaging discussion" based on her essay ,"A Pleasure Virgin Discovers the Antidote to Whiteness." It's all about pleasure as a political activity to push back on grind culture, white supremacy, anti-black racism at work, etc.

Honoring Our Journey: 15 Years of Impact Gala

Join The Afiya Center for their anniversary celebration. As a nod to the Black rodeo, they will celebrate the longstanding history of Black folks as pioneers- a title we still hold today as birth workers, social activists, engineers, educators, and so much more. They look forward to coming together in the spirit of uplifting the legacy of Black cowboys, frontier homemakers, country soul music, and zydeco. As always, RJ will still be the center of their show!

Attire: Formal (rodeo inspired encouraged)

For 15 years The Afiya Center has been committed to addressing systemic and environmental concerns that position Black womxn to experience health disparities at higher rates than other individuals. What started as a mission to address the extraordinary prevalence of HIV among black womxn, The Afiya Center is now the only Black-led, unapologetically Black womxn centered reproductive justice organization in Texas.

Award winning giving circle, HERitage Giving Fund seeks to raise $30,000 for investment in North Texas' Black womxn and girls.

2023 marks the sixth year the Young, Black & Giving Back Institute (YBGB) will promote financial giving for Black-led and Black-benefiting nonprofits on August 28th at 8am ET! Early giving starts at 8am ET on August 21st. The current movement for racial justice highlights the importance of investing in the leaders working directly in our communities. Join the ONLY giving event dedicated to giving back to Black nonprofits!

Join HERitage Giving Fund for an inspiring and thought-provoking event where we celebrate the strength and resilience of Black mothers and daughters. This in-person gathering will take place on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at 12:30 PM (Central Daylight Time) at Pan-African Connection located at 4466 South Marsalis Avenue, Dallas, TX 75216.

Through open and honest conversations, we aim to mend fences and bridge gaps within our community. This event will provide a safe space for Black mothers and daughters to share their experiences, challenges, and triumphs. We believe that by coming together, we can empower and uplift one another.

Our panel of esteemed speakers, consisting of influential Black mothers and their daughters, from various backgrounds, will lead the discussion. They will cover topics such as motherhood, self-care, navigating societal expectations, and the importance of community support.

Whether you are a Black mother, daughter, an ally, or simply interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the unique experiences faced by Black mothers and daughters, this event is for you. Come prepared to listen, learn, and engage in meaningful conversations.

Spaces are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot today. We look forward to seeing you at Mended Fences: A Candid Discussion on Black Mother-Daughter Relationships!

Are you unable to join in-person? Watch the livestream on Instagram - @heritagegivingfund

Panelists

• Akwete Tyehimba - Owner and CEO, Pan-African Connection

• Adjwoa "Adgy" Tyehimba - Co-Owner and CFO, Pan-African Connection

• DeNita Lacking-Quinn - MWBE Diversity Manager, Balfour Beatty

• Chloe Lacking-Quinn - Student, Southern Methodist University (SMU)

Moderator

Alisha Woodall is a licensed therapist and founder of Finding the Foundation, a private counseling practice based in Dallas, TX.

As a licensed therapist, public speaker and trainer, she specializes in heightening self awareness and mental wellness education.

With over 15 years of clinical experience, Alisha has provided professional counsel in variety of therapeutic settings, including residential treatment centers, outpatient facilities and private practice. Skilled in curriculum development and corporate training, she enjoys meeting clients at their level of need and crafting therapeutic tools designed to illuminate the importance of mental health.

Specializations

• Emotional Introspection

• Introspective practices

• Mental Health education

• Behavior modification

• Effective communication

• Whole person wellness

During Back Black Through Giving Circles, the virtual panel will explore why who gives matters and how collective giving plays an essential role to fill gaps left by wider systems of philanthropic funding.

This event is part of a multi-platform campaign focused on building awareness and directing funds to Black-led nonprofits and community projects. Stay tuned for further details.

The world premiere of "One Year In Egypt" details the journey of writer and Oak Cliff native, Camika Spencer, during her first time abroad as a middle school ESL teacher in Al Giza, Egypt, during the same year she turned 50. This show is frank, funny, emotional, and informative, as she narrates her personal transformation while deconstructing the myths associated with how she romanticized Africa as a "woke" woman who'd never been to the Motherland - thus a wake-up call.

One Year in Egypt is a brief look at race, colorism, geography, history, sexism, class, and education being brought to the front and dealt with in a wonderful technologically enhanced moment on stage.

Written & directed by Camika Spencer
August 10 - 27, 2023

Uterine fibroids are one of the most common health issues facing women of all races. Many women experience symptoms such as significant pelvic pain, increased urinary frequency, anemia, miscarriages, infertility, and heavy bleeding. Despite the commonality of this condition, there is a lack of research funding, and overall awareness for women to talk through treatment options with their physicians.

To encourage women to speak with their OB/GYN about getting an updated screening for uterine fibroids and the best treatment options to protect their health, we are offering a Self-Care Fair. Please join us for giveaways (while supplies last), vendors, screenings, music, games, and fun!

The Barbara Jordan Leadership Institute is coordinating this event with the support of the City of Dallas, Fibroid Institute of Dallas, and community leaders. The event is family-friendly and FREE for guests to attend.

Dallas Soirée Awards HERitage Giving Fund

The International Girls Academy is proud to announce their 21 Shades of Pink Dinner Soirée Dallas edition! The 21 Shades of Pink Dinner Soiree is a national dinner highlighting and honoring amazing women in the field, while paying homage to the founder’s friend who took her life. “Pink” was her favorite color.

HERitage Giving Fund will be recognized with the inaugural Umoja Award. This award recognizes an individual/organization who has strived to maintain unity in their community, nation, and race.

100 % of the proceeds will go towards a scholarship giveaway and overall programing for International Girls Academy students!

Mekeba Green launched the organization to help provide resources to the next generation of girls of color so that they would never feel like they could not accomplish things due to social, economic status, background, etc.

The International Girls Academy's mission is to unite, uplift, and empower through the instruction and practice of the Nguzo Saba, aka The Seven Principles, created by Dr. Muluana Karenga. The seven principles of The International Girls Academy are: Unity, Self-Determination, Collective Work and Responsibility, Cooperative Economics, Purpose, Creativity, and Faith. By embedding the Nguzo Saba into our everyday lives, they strive to create a positive and open-minded society. Through the Nguzo Saba, The International Girls Academy will empower our girls to understand that they don't need to be given a seat at the table. They can create their own.

A virtual gathering to welcome new and renewing HERitage giving circle members. A brief overview of the giving circle’s history, purpose, opportunities for engagement and volunteering, and Q&A.

To join the HERitage giving circle, follow the instructions here.

We cannot wait to meet you!

A national model for collective giving, HERitage Giving Fund is elated to introduce the giving circle to a broader audience and reconnect with its membership. Founded in 2017 during Black Philanthropy Month (August) as North Texas' first Black giving circle, by 51 founding members, HERitage is welcoming new members, funding partners, prospective grantees and allies.

Register to join HERitage Giving fund on June 16th for EXCLUSIVE ACCESS to the Black Girl Magic Museum®. It is an interactive cultural experience to enlighten, empower, and educate the community on Black women's current and historical impact through magical exhibits.

Featuring a reception with catered refreshments and beverages by Kendra's Cocktails

This joyous occasion is especially for Black women looking to discover opportunities for community engagement and volunteerism, advocacy and investing for Black women's leadership and causes, and to build a legacy of philanthropy centered in equity and social impact.

Come prepared for a beautiful evening filled with Black girl magic, inspiration and impact.

Community members are invited to help celebrate the reopening of the Juanita J. Craft Civil Rights House & Museum.

Historic Juanita Craft House set to reopen in May

Please help us stock the Craft Library with a few select favorites. Our goal is to collect 2 copies per title. The list of books can be found on the Amazon wish list.

Thank you for helping us build the Craft Library at the Juanita J. Craft Civil Rights House & Museum!

Making sure that right person in the right seat.

Instructor: HERitage member, Margertree Holmes

Registration details to come.

What do you need to know to survive and thrive as a start up nonprofit? Find out during this free, virtual workshop hosted by Kimberly O’Neil, an award-winning professor, executive leader, social good expert and HERitage Founding Member.

Most people pay thousands for this level of content. HERitage Giving Fund is offering it to the community for FREE. Register today!

To celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Black Philanthropy Month, this virtual event will explore the far-reaching impact of Black professionals working in the field of philanthropy. The session will be moderated by Dr. Halima Leak Francis, Director of Tulane’s Public Administration Program, who will lead a dynamic discussion with panelists:

• Marc Barnes, Ph.D. – Vice President, Institutional Advancement and Ex Officio Board Member, Center For Racial Justice - Dillard University

• Kimberly O’Neil – Founding Member, HERitage Giving Fund and Faculty, Tulane SoPA Public Administration Program

• Christy Slater – Program Officer, W.K. Kellogg Foundation

Launched in August 2011, Black Philanthropy Month (BPM) was created by Dr. Jackie Bouvier Copeland and the Pan-African Women's Philanthropy Network (PAWPNet). BPM is commemorated annually in August and is a global celebration of giving by people of African-descent. Marking the 10th anniversary of BPM, the 2021 theme is “TENacity: Making Equity Real.”

Join this essential discussion on Tuesday, August 17 at 7:00 pm CT, with Black female OBGYNs and Abide Women's Health Services about Black women and fibroids, and our maternal health. To increase awareness about women's healthcare options and garner community support during Black Philanthropy Month.

Speakers include:

• Sheila Chhutani, MD

• Quanita Crable, MD

• Paige Y. Jackson, Clinic Director, Abide Women's Health Services

• Tiffanny Jones, MD (fertility specialist)

• Suzanne Slonim, MD, Fibroid Institute Dallas

This HERitage Giving Fund event is in partnership with Fibroid Institute Dallas.

Speaker Bios

Sheila Chhutani, MD, MBA
Gyn/Ob Associates
214-369-1203

Dr. Sheila Chhutani is a board certified OB/GYN practicing at Texas Health Dallas. Originally hailing from Chicago, she moved to Dallas in 2007 to be a partner in a single specialty group, Gyn/OB Associates. She graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine in 1999 and completed her OB/GYN training in Chicago, IL at Rush University in 2003. She first came to Dallas in 2004 for a one year pelvic surgery fellowship where she focused on honing her surgical skills.

Currently, she practices general obstetrics and gynecology, with a particular focus on benign minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. In addition to her clinical responsibilities, she is currently the president of the medical staff at Texas Health Dallas. She is married with two step children.

Quanita Crable, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
469-364-3764

Quanita Crable, MD, has made it her goal to provide women with the quality of care that earns their trust, and considers it a privilege to participate in their health care decisions. She provides obstetrical care (including 3-D/4-D ultrasound), minimally invasive surgical procedures with the da Vinci robotic system, routine gynecologic examinations, contraception, and much more. She currently practices at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas. She trained in Kansas City, KS where she also attended medical school. Dr. Crable is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, a member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the American Academy for Gynecologic Laparoscopists, and the American Medical Association. “I am honored to serve women of Dallas and count it a privilege to be chosen as their doctor,” says Dr. Crable.

Paige Y. Jackson
Clinical Director, Abide Women’s Health Services
Clinic: 972-474-6311

Paige Y. Jackson, is a graduate of Mercy In Action College of Midwifery, a mother who has experienced infant loss, a Black Maternal-Infant Health Supporter and the Clinic Director of Abide Women’s Health Services located in Sunny South Dallas. Serving women with similar lived experiences further fuels Paige’s commitment to bringing historical awareness to and discussing present solutions for the disparities Black families face surrounding childbirth in the United States. She considers it an honor to serve Black women and their families, helping to educate and encourage them to effectively advocate for themselves during one of the most vulnerable times in their life.

Tiffanny Jones, MD
Conceive Fertility Center
214-224-0778

After earning her medical degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tiffanny Jones MD completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at LAC+USC Medical Center in Los Angeles. Dr. Jones gained a wealth of knowledge in fertility research and patient care after completing a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

Dr. Tiffanny Jones was inspired to become a reproductive endocrinologist because it is a growing field of medicine where she feels she can have the greatest impact on the lives of patients. “I really like the research aspect of reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Compared to other areas of medicine, it’s a newer field and I can make a difference in it to help men and women become parents.”

Tiffanny Jones MD has earned many awards, including membership in Alpha Omega Alpha and the Nurses Choice Award for Resident of the Year. She has also served as a fellow representative on the Education Committee and a lecturer at the Mayo Clinic. She is a member of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, the Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, the Pacific Coast Reproductive Society, the Society for Reproductive Investigation and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine.

Suzanne Slonim, MD
Fibroid Institute Dallas
214-838-6440

Dr. Suzanne Slonim is the Founder and Medical Director of Fibroid Institute Dallas. Originally from Miami, Florida, she earned her education from Duke University, George Washington University School of Medicine and completed her internship at UCLA, residency at the Lahey Clinic Medical Center, and fellowship at Stanford University Medical Center. Dr. Slonim served as the first female medical staff President at Methodist Dallas Medical Center, where she also served as Director of Interventional Radiology for 15 years. In 2016, she followed her passion and started her current practice at Fibroid Institute Dallas.

Dr. Slonim is the only Interventional Radiologist in the region who solely focuses on performing Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE), an in-office minimally invasive procedure to treat fibroids without surgery. Equipped with twenty-six years experience and performing over 30,000 procedures, Dr. Suzanne Slonim, is considered a pioneer in interventional radiology and widely regarded as a leading expert in UFE. Additionally, she is a speaker and author of the book, Pain-Free Periods — Banish Menstrual Misery, Fight Fibroids, and Get Your Life Back.

Oftentimes, we hear about being reflective in our day to day lives. The advice usually comes as “take time for reflection, write in your journal, take 5!” and the list goes on. But how often are we encouraged to take time for reflection in our work. Usually reflection is something that is tried here and there but there is no true intentionality behind the process.

Together, we will discuss a practice that involves building in time to your projects, events, initiatives and experiences, that will bridge thoughtfulness and strategy.

Instructor: HERitage member and CEO/Owner - Community Power Consulting, Kristina Dove

HERitage Giving Fund members, Lexie Okeke and Tamela Thornton invite you to join them and members of the giving circle for a summer mixer, as they countdown to Black Philanthropy Month. Come out to socialize with diverse, Black women committed to investing their time, talent, treasure and testimony for collective impact.

Learn how to engage with the HERitage giving circle and invest in Black women and girls. While also connecting with business leaders, change agents and philanthropists.

Light bites and complimentary valet parking (cash only tips) provided. Wine sponsored by Wallace Consultancy.

Join Dallas TRHT, the Embrey Family Foundation and other community partners for a call to action to fund racial equity work in North Texas! This event is for our local and national funding community including foundations, corporate giving organizations, giving circles, individual donors, and any philanthropically connected community members!

HERitage Giving Fund founder and chair, Akilah S. Wallace, will moderate some of this timely discussion.

Writing grant proposals doesn't have to be a mystery! This workshop will cover the basics with an inside look at researching and selecting the appropriate grants for your organization, writing winning proposals, as well as the Do’s and Don’ts for a successful proposal submission. Learn from the expertise of HERitage members as they share their experiences in fund development strategies.

Interested in joining HERitage Giving Fund as a giving circle member? Join this interest meeting to learn about giving levels, and member expectations.

Instructor: HERitage founding member, Akilah Wallace, Executive Director, Faith in Texas