The Women’s Fund

The Women’s Fund Hosts Spring Membership Luncheon with Focus on Making Good Medical Decisions

Friday, May 19, 2023 The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency, a nonprofit providing Houston-area women and girls with the tools needed to be advocates for their health, is hosting the annual Spring Membership Luncheon at Tony’s on Friday, May 19, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. During the luncheon, The Women’s Fund will announce the winners of the 8th Annual Barbara Devetski Scholarship Essay Contest. Two college-bound, graduating high school senior girls will each receive a $2,500 scholarship towards tuition for […]

The Women’s Fund Accepting Nominations for   5th Annual John P. McGovern Foundation   “Champion in Women’s Health and Wellness” Award 

The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency, a nonprofit providing Houston area women and girls with the tools needed to be advocates for their health, is seeking nominations for the 5th Annual John P. McGovern Foundation “Champion in Women’s Health and Wellness” Award. The award honors Dr. John P. McGovern, who devoted his life’s work to encouraging humanitarian practice over technology and medical science. Dr. McGovern, through his foundation, The John P. McGovern Foundation, has supported […]

The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency Hosts “Doc Talk” on Unmasking the Menopause Myth

Thursday, November 17, 2022 The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency, a nonprofit providing Houston-area women and girls with the tools needed to be advocates for their health, will present a hybrid “Doc Talk” presentation on “Unmasking the Menopause Myth” with Dr. Marieme Mbaye and Lisa Hanes on Thursday, November 17, 2022, from noon to 1:15 p.m., both online and at the offices of alliantgroup, 3009 Post Oak Blvd, Ste. 2000, Houston. The presentation […]

The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency: 12th Annual Rockin’ Resiliency Luncheon

Girls rule the world on Sunday, October 30, 2022 The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency, a nonprofit providing Houston-area women and girls with the tools needed to be advocates for their health, along with Luncheon Co-Chairs Laura Davenport with her daughter Lucy and Luba Bigman with her daughters, Katya and Keira are hosting a “Girls Who Rule the World” themed 12th Annual Rockin’ Resiliency Luncheon on Sunday, October 30, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. at the Royal Sonesta Hotel. Emcee ABC13’s Gina Gaston will welcome guests along with […]

The Women’s Fund Hosts Health and Wellness Awareness Presentation on Work-Life Balance

Anastasia Pasisis

The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency, a nonprofit providing Houston-area women and girls with the tools needed to be advocates for their health, will host a “Work-Life Balance in a Hybrid World” presentation with guest speaker Anastasia Pasisis, PA-C on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, from Noon to 1 p.m. To ensure positive outcomes for women and girls, The Women’s Fund in partnership with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic offers “Health and Wellness Awareness” presentations at no […]

Rhythm Energy Launches Partnership with The Women’s Fund to Promote Resiliency and Sustainability

  HOUSTON (July 13, 2022) – Rhythm Energy has proudly joined forces with The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency, a nonprofit providing Houston-area women and girls with the tools needed to be advocates for their health. The collaboration between Rhythm Energy and The Women’s Fund is part of Rhythm’s “Paint The Town Purple” campaign, which establishes ties with local nonprofit organizations in an effort to promote good energy by giving back to the community […]

The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency Hosts Virtual “Doc Talk” on COVID-19 Vaccines: Truths, Myths, and Questions Marks

Dr. LaCour- Chestnut

The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency, a nonprofit providing Houston-area women and girls with the tools needed to be advocates for their health, is hosting a virtual “Doc Talk” presentation on COVID-19 Vaccines: Truths, Myths, and Question Marks with Frene’ LaCour-Chestnut, M.D. on Saturday, March 6, 2021, from 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., and at no cost to the public. Dr. LaCour- Chestnut is an Associate Professor at the University of Houston College […]

The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency Presents “New Year, New You” and Health Educational Virtual Presentations

The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency, a nonprofit providing Houston-area women and girls with the tools needed to be advocates for their health, presents a “New Year, New You” month-long series with guest speakers and virtual presentations on time management, cervical cancer, along with goal setting and decision making. To ensure positive outcomes for women and girls, The Women’s Fund offers virtual presentations at no cost to the public. Each session will last […]

The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency Announces New Virtual Health Education Presentations 

The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency, a nonprofit providing Houston-area women and girls with the tools needed to be advocates for their health, announces upcoming virtual presentation during the month of November for National Diabetes Month sponsored by Kelsey-Seybold Clinic along with presentations on holiday stress, goal setting and decision making, as well as Alzheimer’s.  To ensure positive outcomes for women and girls, The Women’s Fund will continue to offer presentations at no […]